05/15/2026
Why cupping?
In 2006 I had a few clients who were professional athletes. I had to figure out how to have an effect on their deeper muscles than my hands would allow. My career would have been over 15 years ago if it were not for finding vacuum therapies back then. I was able to keep those clients and attract more people in that demographic.
Cupping with a vacuum therapy machine offers so much more than pressing my elbow, thumb or fist into an area that already hurts. And it definitely saved my hands!
Now I use cupping therapy in almost every session for a number of different reasons. Sometimes it's face cupping for sinus issues or to reduce puffiness.
Sometimes it is to help my client's nervous system relax.
And of course sometimes it is to loosen superficial and deep restrictions.
So why not cupping?
The equipment is high quality and inexpensive.
The techniques are modernly ancient.
The results are incredible.
To learn more about TACT: Therapeutic Active Cupping Techniques, register for workshops and purchase your equipment, visit www.chrissystiteslmt.com.
Chrissy Stites is an experienced Massage Therapist, Cupping Specialist, Industry Educator, and Passionate Care Provider that trains massage therapists in Therapeutic Active Cupping Techniques (TACT). She offers TACT workshops all across the United States and offers her massage therapy services in Fl...