08/26/2025
Why add cupping therapy to your massage?
Cupping can help with:
•Pain reduction
•scar tissue & fascial adhesions
•reducing trigger points
•reducing muscle tension
•improving blood and lymph circulation
•promoting mobility and range of motion
Cupping is a form of massage therapy that decompresses soft tissues using vacuum suction, unlike other forms of massage that compress soft tissues. During cupping, the cup gently suctions to your skin and lifts underlying soft tissue into the cup.
What does it feel like?
Cupping is relaxing and not painful. The sensation that is experienced is a pulling of the skin as the cup is stationary for short periods of time and moved in a gliding fashion. Redness or a feeling of warmth is usually experienced after the release of the cup due to increased blood flow to the area.
Who can benefit?
Almost anyone can benefit from cupping. It can help treat pain, tight muscles, headaches, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and the release of trigger points.
(Cupping is contraindicated if you're pregnant, on blood thinners, have older fragile skin, hemophilia/blood disorders, recent stroke or pacemaker, blood clots or certain skin conditions)
What to expect after treatment?
Mild soreness is possible, similar to deep tissue massage. Red circular bruise-like marks are possible and may be expected for minutes, to hours, to several days.
