10/27/2025
Knead Pressure is proud to announce that we've added myofascial cupping to our repertoire, and for the rest of 2025, you can try it for free! You can simply request cupping during your session, or we may suggest it during the session depending on what we find during assessment. As of 2026, a new option will be made available in the booking site to book cupping massage at a cost of $15 above the regular massage rate.
What is it exactly? Myofascial cupping is a soft tissue therapy that encourages healing by creating suction on the skin using plastic or glass cups. The suction pulls up underlying tissues, blood, and other fluids close to the surface of the skin. In other words, it helps to break up myofascial adhesions under the skin by pulling it towards the skin surface, whereas many other myofascial techniques push the fascia deeper into the skin.
You may be familiar with the concept of cupping through the strange circular bruise-like marks that someone shows after a session. Rest assured that they do not hurt like typical bruises, but they do show if blood flow is stagnated! So if you do see marks, it's a sign that that area needs better blood flow!
Cupping also provides a wide range of other benefits, including:
- Reduction of muscular tension
- Breaking apart fascial adhesions and reducing associated pain
- Reduction in size and rigidity of scar tissue
- Flushing of cellular fluid that contributes to pain and immobilization
- Improved rehabilitation from injuries
To learn more, check out these resources:
https://www.nhpcanada.org/NHPC-Blog/Myofascial-Cupping-What-to-Expect-at-Your-First-Appointment
https://www.acupuncturecollective.ca/blog/8-benefits-of-myofascial-cupping
https://myrecoverylab.ca/what-is-myofascial-cupping/
We look forward to adding cupping to your treatment during your healing journey! See you on the table!
A reminder also that if your benefits refresh at the end of the calendar year, you've got 2 months to use up your benefits! Check how much you have left, and be sure to book in as we anticipate a busy autumn!
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