cupping therapy

this treatment, well paired with a deep tissue massage, involves the use of cups placed on your skin, create suction and allowing movement between layers of tissue. during a session I may apply cups statically - leaving them in one area for a few minutes at a time, they may be used for massage - moving them around while suction is applied or I may use a more intense form of 'flash cupping' to stimulate and invigorate tissue. 

cupping therapy is beneficial for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. 

cupping therapy is not painful, but the cups can be described as a mild pinching sensation when they are applied - nothing compared to the release you feel when they are removed! 

the cups can leave marks when applied statically which may last for 10 - 14 days.