Chinese Cupping Therapy

What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping Therapy is an ancient form of Chinese therapy, where the therapist places special cups on your skin for a few minutes, which creates suction. 

Before placing the cup on the skin, the cup is warmed inside with a small flame.  The cup is applied to the skin and as the air inside the cup cools it create a vacuum, drawing the skin into the mouth of the cup.  This increases blood flow and relaxes the fascia / connective tissues.  

What are the benefits?

Cupping can be used to encourage blood flow, treat blood pressure problems, calm the nervous system, relieve back and neck pain, stiff muscles, anxiety and fatigue, amongst many other benefits.

This treatment may not be suitable for patients with eczema or psoriasis.