Cupping Therapy, combined with massage therapy, is a safe, long-practiced treatment that helps ease the symptoms of acute and chronic health conditions.  It promotes circulation, reduces toxins, decreases pain, and improves immunity.  Cupping therapy is applied by creating a vacuum in a glass cup and then placing the cup on the body in areas of tension.  

 

Cupping can leave non-painful, bruise-like marks for 1-4 weeks after treatment.  You should not do cupping if you are taking prescription blood thinners.  Caution should be used with senior citizens, pregnant women, and children. 
 

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There are different methods of cupping depending on the your needs. 

Stationary cupping- Cups remain still for a period of time in a specific area of tension. 

Slide cupping- Lotion is used to slide cups across a broad area to release tension and increase circulation. 

Flash cupping- Cups are quickly and repeatedly placed on and off across the broadest areas of the back to improve immunity and break up chest congestion.