Cupping
What is Cupping?
Cupping is traditional, time-honored treatment remaining favored by millions of people worldwide because it's safe, comfortable and remarkably effective for many health disorders.
Massage Cupping is the combination of massage movements and negative pressure with the use of a suction device on the skin. A cup is positioned at the area to be treated and, depending on the type of cups being used; a vacuum is created within the cup to draw the skin and underlying tissue into the cup.
Cupping treatments include:
- Massage Therapy
- Cellulite Treatments
- Spa Treatments
- Facial Cupping
- Reflexology Treatments
- Biomagnetic Field Therapy
- Abdominal Cupping
- Orthopedic Cupping
- TTM Cupping (Traditional Thai Massage)
- Sports Cupping
- Pedi Cupping
- TMJ and Sinus Release
- Detoxification Treatments
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Trigger Point and Myo Fascia Release
- Aquatic Cupping
Cupping is very beneficial for conditions such as:
Headaches, abscesses, arthritis, intercostals neuralgia, intestinal disorders, hemorrhoids, sciatica, rheumatism, high blood pressure, stroke and arteriosclerosis, bronchial asthma & congestion, gynecological disorders, kidney disorders, respiratory infections, relives gastrointestinal symptoms, liver disorders, gallbladder disorders, depression, fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety & insomnia, post-injury trauma, post-surgery adhesions, cellulite, musculo-skeletal problems, vertigo, menopausal discomforts, activates the skin, clears stretch marks and wrinkles, improves varicose veins.
Cupping is contraindicated in cases of severe diseases, i.e. cardiac failure, renal failure, asides due to hepato-cirrhosis and severe edema, as well as hemorrhagic diseases such as allergic pupura, hemophilia and leukemia, and clients with dermatosis, destruction of skin, or allergic dermatitis. Cupping should not be applied on the portion where hernia exists or has occurred in the past. For pregnant women, the lower abdomen, medial leg and lumbo sacral region should be avoided.
