Ease Your Tension With Cupping
Conditions We Treat with Cupping
Anxiety and stress
Asthma
Back pain
Chronic pain
Headaches and migraines
Inflammation reduction
Muscle tension, strains, and sprains
Neck pain
What is Cupping and How Does it Work?
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing practice originating from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with roots tracing back over 2,000 years in China, where it was developed to improve circulation, release toxins, and promote the body's natural healing processes. This non-invasive therapy involves placing special cups on the skin to create suction, drawing the underlying tissues upward and stimulating blood flow to alleviate stagnation that causes pain or discomfort.
Modern science suggests it works by enhancing local blood circulation, reducing inflammation, releasing tight fascia and muscles, and triggering the body's pain-relief mechanisms, making it effective for a wide range of conditions like muscle tension and chronic pain. Widely used today as a complementary treatment, cupping has gained global recognition for its holistic approach, minimal side effects (such as temporary bruising), and ability to enhance overall well-being without relying solely on medications. Sessions typically last 10-30 minutes, often inducing deep relaxation, and are tailored to individual needs for optimal results.
What to Expect With Cupping
In a cupping session, you'll find a welcoming, calm space with calming music, and a comfy spot to relax right away. Your practitioner starts with a quick chat about your goals, health history, and any worries. They place glass or plastic cups on your skin to create light suction which draws up tissues for better blood flow and tissue release. Sessions are brief, about 10-30 minutes, and easy to fit in your day, though they can leave temporary round marks that can stay on your back from a few hours to 1-2 weeks. These marks are darker in areas that had more tension or worse circulation.
Afterward, expect looser muscles and less stiffness for easier movement, a fresh energy boost from better blood flow, and maybe some toxin release through the lymphatic system. It often leaves you feeling deeply relaxed. Your practitioner will share simple aftercare like staying hydrated and taking it easy, and over time, regular treatments can bring better sleep, less pain, and more mobility
Some of the Top Benefits of Cupping
For thousands of years, cupping has been used to treat and relieve muscular tension. These treatments can provide relief by relaxing the fascia around the muscles, improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and reducing stress.
Pain Relief
For back, neck, and muscular pains, cupping therapy delivers effective relief by generating suction that lifts tissues, eases tight fascia, and accelerates healing. It's particularly helpful for persistent discomfort in these areas, with evidence showing notable reductions in pain levels when used alone or alongside standard care. Many individuals notice improved movement and less soreness shortly after treatment, positioning it as a gentle option over drugs.
Muscle Relaxation
Muscle relaxation comes naturally with cupping, as the suction softens tense areas, dissolves knots, and restores flexibility. Athletes and those with ongoing strain find it particularly soothing, mimicking a deep tissue massage that lingers. The result is often greater range of motion and diminished fatigue, supporting daily activities with ease.
Improved Circulation
Through boosted circulation, cupping effectively cuts down inflammation by pulling fresh blood to inflamed zones, supplying essential nutrients and clearing out waste. This is especially useful for joint issues or post-injury swelling, where enhanced vascular activity aids in quicker tissue mending. Clinical insights reveal its role in lowering inflammatory markers, offering sustained comfort naturally.
Stress Relief
Stress melts away with cupping's help, as it engages the body's rest response, drops stress hormones, and encourages a tranquil state. This makes it great for easing anxiety or insomnia, building emotional steadiness over time. Consistent use can heighten resistance to life's pressures, all in a side-effect-free way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Cupping therapy typically does not cause significant pain during the procedure; most people describe it as a feeling of tightness or pulling on the skin, similar to a deep tissue massage. However, sensitivity varies—some may experience mild discomfort, especially in tender areas or if the suction is strong, but it's generally tolerable and even relaxing for many. After the session, you might feel slight soreness or see temporary bruising (like hickeys), which fades in a few days and is a normal sign of increased circulation. If performed by a licensed practitioner, the process is safe and shouldn't be painful, though communicating any discomfort allows adjustments.
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A basic cupping treatment is 15 minutes long, and there are 30, 60, and 90 minute options available as well. These other options include acupuncture, tuina massage, or both.
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It depends on what we are treating, but if you want your full back to be cupped then you will have to remove your top
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We accept cash, check, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).
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At this time we are not accepting insurance, but we can give you an invoice/superbill to give to your insurance company for reimbursement.