Cupping has been used for over 3500 years for health benefits by healers in Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, and in recent times by therapists and practitioners all over the globe. Earliest recorded information is that famous Taoist alchemist and herbalist, Ge Hong (281–341 A.D.) utilized cupping with animal horns.

Benefits of cupping:

• easing pain
• restoring mobility
• fibromyalgia
• sciatica
• arthritis
• headaches
• respiratory issues
• numbness & stiffness
• relieve pressure on the nervous system
• soothing tissue tension and stiff muscles
• increasing lymph flow and toxin release
• improving circulation and cellulite
• better function of the digestive system
• detoxification of the whole body

The process involves applying small cups to the body that create a vacuum and pull the skin and surface fascial layers up into the cups. It's believed that there is stagnation in the system of the body where dense tissue exists. This may cause pain and stiffness to an area of the body; an excellent area to apply the cups. These may be areas of old trauma, scars or recent injuries.

Suction from the cups begins to lift and pull the fascia or connective tissue. The cups will draw blood to an area and allow the body to increase it's reach of micro veins, activating the blood flow to these restricted areas. 

This is important because the body sends helper cells via this venous system that aide us in healing. In short, we draw more blood to these cupped areas to assist in healing the dense, tight tissues.

Other benefits are decreased inflammation and increased removal of toxins.

Cupping produces circular bruises on the body that will often last from a few days to a week. Recently, atheletes have shown up in competition with these circular "octopus" rings, showing off their choice of cupping as a method to loosen their muscles and tissue prior to competition and after for pain relief. 

Clients may choose to combine cupping with myofascial release or as a stand alone treatment. The combination of myofascial release and cupping provides a powerful healing tool.

I utilize the non-flame method of cupping in my practice, where the air is pumped from the cup via a hose. 

Sessions are usually 30 minutes in length. 

Call and chat with me to determine if cupping is a good choice for you at 410-643-7660.

What does it look like?

Watch this video showing the cupping process.

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