Cupping Therapy
Experience cupping therapy—a traditional technique to release stagnation, ease pain, and boost circulation. Gentle, grounding, and deeply healing.
Where Release Begins
Some tension doesn’t go away with stretching or massage. It lingers. It settles deep in the tissue—tight, full, almost stuck. You know it’s there, but it won’t move. Like your body is holding on… even if you’re ready to let go.
Cupping therapy helps the body do just that.
It’s a traditional method. Ancient, really. Used in Greek, Chinese, and Middle Eastern medicine for centuries. The technique is simple—but the effect? Often profound. Suction cups are applied to the skin to lift and decompress tight tissue, bringing fresh blood and oxygen into stagnant areas.
It’s not invasive. It’s not aggressive. But it moves things.
What Does a Session Feel Like?
Quiet. Slow. Intentional.
After a short consultation, your therapist will apply cups to your skin—usually on your back, shoulders, or thighs. You’ll feel a gentle tug as the air is drawn out. The sensation is like a pulling hug: firm but supportive.
Most people describe it as odd at first, then oddly comforting.
There may be moments of warmth or tingling as blood rushes to the surface. In some sessions, the therapist might move the cups slowly along tight muscles, creating a deep, massaging glide. Other times, they stay still, allowing your body to soften and release on its own.
You just lie there. Breathe. Let the work happen.
Cupping Therapy: A World of Benefits
From athletes to office workers, cupping therapy has proven to provide relief from chronic pain, improve circulation, and boost the immune system. Trust in the time-tested practice of cupping therapy to enhance your overall well-being and achieve optimal health.
Cupping therapy can be used to treat a variety of ailments, including joint issues, digestive problems, and even skin complaints. The technique involves placing small glass or bamboo cups on the body at strategic points along energy pathways. Through suction, stagnant energy is released from the area and replaced with healthier energy that can help reduce pain and inflammation.
Cupping provides benefits beyond physical healing as well – emotional release, increased mental clarity, and improved mood have all been reported from those who practice cupping therapy regularly. Working to clear away blockages can result in an overall sense of balance in mind and body.
Holistic Approach
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine that has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including pain and inflammation. This ancient practice involves placing heated cups on the skin and using suction to draw out toxins and improve circulation.
Release Tension & Restore Flow
The process of cupping helps to relieve stress, improve lymphatic drainage, reduce muscle tension, stimulate blood flow, ease digestion, support immune system function and accelerate healing.
Why People Try Cupping
Cupping is often chosen by those who feel:
Stuck in their body—whether emotionally or physically
Sore or tight, especially in the back, shoulders, or legs
Inflamed or heavy, with sluggish circulation or water retention
Depleted from overtraining or burnout
Sensitive to deep pressure, but still needing deep release
It’s a way of working with the body instead of against it. Lifting, not pressing. Releasing, not forcing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not typically. You’ll feel a pulling or stretching sensation, which can be strong but not painful. If anything feels like too much, your therapist can reduce the pressure or remove the cup immediately. Most people find it oddly relaxing after the first few seconds.
Those round discolorations are signs of stagnant blood and energy being brought to the surface. They’re not bruises and don’t feel tender. Depending on your body, they may last 2–7 days. Think of them as proof something moved.
For general maintenance or wellness, once or twice a month may be enough. If you’re recovering from injury, experiencing chronic pain, or going through detox, weekly sessions might be helpful for a few weeks. Your therapist can guide you based on your body.
