What is Cupping

We specialize in cupping therapy for athletes and individuals who want to improve their overall health and wellness. Our cupping sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each client, using suction cups to stimulate circulation, decrease inflammation, and promote relaxation. Whether you're recovering from an injury or just want to improve your strength and endurance, our cupping therapy can help you achieve your goals.

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Cupping therapy 

 

An ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

The cups may be made of:

• Glass

• Bamboo

• Earthenware

• Silicone

Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.

 

Types

 

There are different methods of cupping, including:

• Dry (what we practice)

• Wet

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You might get 3-5 cups in your first session. Or you might just try one to see how it goes. It’s rare to get more than 5-7 cups, the British Cupping Society notes.

Afterward, you may get an antibiotic ointment and bandage to prevent infection. Your skin should look normal again within 10 days.