11/19/2025
❤️Thank you to my amazing client for letting me take a picture during her cupping session and after I took the cups off. Kirsten Haugland
✨ Curious About Cupping? Here’s What You Should Know! ✨
Cupping is an ancient wellness technique that uses gentle suction to lift the skin and tissues. It may look a little intense, but the benefits are absolutely worth it! Here’s a deeper look at what cupping can do for your body:
💆♀️ Releases Deep Muscle Tension
The suction lifts tight muscles and connective tissues, increasing blood flow to stubborn knots. This helps reduce pain, improve flexibility, and release those areas that traditional massage sometimes can’t reach.
🩸 Improves Circulation & Speeds Healing
Cupping brings fresh oxygen-rich blood to the surface. This boosts your body’s natural healing response and can help soothe chronic muscle soreness, inflammation, and stiffness.
😌 Reduces Stress & Promotes Relaxation
It activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your “rest and relax” mode). Many clients report that cupping provides a deeper, more calming effect than a regular massage alone.
🧹 Supports Lymphatic Drainage & Detoxification
The gentle pulling motion encourages lymph movement—helping your body flush out waste, reduce swelling, and improve overall immune function.
🏃♂️ A Favorite for Athletes & Active Lifestyles
Cupping is often used to help speed recovery, reduce muscle fatigue, and enhance mobility. Perfect after workouts, long shifts, or periods of high stress.
🎯 Helps With Common Issues
• Chronic neck and shoulder tension
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Muscle knots
• Limited range of motion
• Post-workout soreness
✨ Yes, the marks are normal!
Those little circular marks aren’t bruises—they’re the result of increased blood flow and typically fade within a few days.
If you’re interested in trying cupping or incorporating it into your next massage session, please send me a message! I’m happy to answer any questions. 💖
