Cupping is the application of heated glass or silicone cups containing reduced air pressure (light suction) on the surface of the skin. A vacuum is created causing the skin to be lightly sucked into the cup. Cups are left in place for 5 minutes to ½ hour. They can be left stationary or moved along the skin in a gliding motion with oil.

Cupping is used to break up stagnated Qi and increase circulation. This is used as a form of deep tissue massage. The suction and negative pressure can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, lower blood pressure, and sedate the nervous system. Cupping is used to relieve neck and back pains, stiff muscles and joints, fatigue, headaches, prevention of common cold, and even cellulite. Toxins are released, blockages are cleared, and blood is circulated.

Conditions that Benefit:

  • Muscle Pain
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Tense Stiff Shoulders
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Sciatica
  • Diminished Range of Motion
  • Muscle spasms
  • Common Cold or Flu
  • High fever
  • Congestion (throat and lungs)

Benefits of cupping include:

  • Improved blood circulation
  • Improved flexibility
  • Relaxation and stress reliever
  • Loosens tight muscles
  • Stimulates digestive system and nervous system
  • Causes the tissues to release toxins
  • Activates the skin, veins, arteries and capillaries
  • Activates the lymphatic system

Cellulite Treatments

Oil is applied to the skin, and then the cups are moved up and down the surrounding area. This is called running cupping, or gliding cupping as I slide the cups along your skin. It yields amazing results as it breaks down the stubborn cellulite giving an overall smooth and less rippling and dimples appearance. It also loosens the fibers that hold the skin to the muscle, which often get tight and force fat through them, making a dimpling look on the surface. Of ALL the treatments I have ever done, cupping yields the absolute best results for cellulite.

Cupping aids weight loss by moving fluids and fat to lymphatic drainage areas. It breaks up stubborn fat so it can be broken down and escorted out of your body.