Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy that is still popular today.
When applied to the skin, suction is created which draws an increase in blood and qi (vital energy) to an area of injury or imbalance.
Cupping rapidly facilitates rigid soft tissue release, loosens and lifts connective tissues, breaks up and drains stagnation while increasing blood and lymph flow to skin and muscles in ways not possible using compression.
When the cups move, Negative Pressure Massage feels great. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing a deep relaxation to move through the entire body. It is not unusual to fall asleep during a cupping treatment. People are often surprised at how relaxed, warm, and light they feel for hours…sometimes even days afterwards.
Cupping Therapy causes tissues to release toxins, stimulate the lymphatic, skin, and circulatory systems, clear colon blockages, reduce stretch marks, and improve varicose veins.
Suction Therapy can be beneficial for:
- traumatic injuries
- stubborn and orthopedic conditions
- deep tissue and sports massage
- trigger points
- lymphatic drainage
- neurological dysfunctions
- myofascial release
- health maintenance
- relaxation
Facial Cupping
Women in Asia, Europe, and Russia have been using negative pressure facial exercises for rejuvenation and maintenence for generations. Protocols for the face use the small cups to vacuum and lift facial tissue and increase the actions of lymphatic drainage. This method replicates the effects of equipment used in most aesthetic establishments.
Facial cupping can increase circulation, bring nutrients to the skin, and enhance the absorption of facial topicals. Draining stagnant fluids from stagnant areas will reduce edema and chronic puffiness. Lines, wrinkles, and scar tissue can soften from Cupping, making it an effective and surprisingly relaxing facial treatment.
Sinus infections and inflammation are also directly relieved by loosening and draining effects of the cups, often resolving issues where patients resort to more invasive procedures for relief.
