Cupping

Cupping Therapy: Ancient Healing, Modern Relief

Cupping therapy is a time-honored healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Using gentle suction applied to the skin, cupping encourages fresh circulation, eases muscle tension, pulls out stagnant toxins, and restores balance to the body’s deeper layers.

You may recognize cupping from the circular marks sometimes seen on athletes or wellness enthusiasts. While the visual may seem dramatic, the experience is anything but—many people find it deeply relaxing, like a reverse massage that releases tension you didn’t even know you were holding.

What to Expect

During your session, small cups are placed on specific areas of the body, most commonly the back, and suction is used to gently lift the tissue. You might feel a firm pulling sensation, but it’s typically soothing—many clients report feeling lighter, looser, and clearer after treatment.

Depending on your body’s needs that day, cups may be left in place (fixed cupping) or gently glided across the skin with oil (moving cupping). Each session is personalized to support your unique symptoms and energy.

Cupping may leave temporary red, purple, or pink marks where the suction was applied—this is a normal and positive response, a sign that your body is releasing tension or blockages from deeper layers. These marks are rarely tender and usually fade within a few days.

Why Try Cupping?

Cupping is especially beneficial for:

• Muscle tension and tightness

• Chronic or acute pain (neck, shoulders, back)

• Stress and fatigue

• Common colds, flu, and seasonal congestion

• Headaches and migraines

• Skin conditions like eczema or itchiness

• Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Cupping can be used on its own or as part of a broader treatment plan including acupuncture, herbal support, or nutritional therapy. It’s a simple yet powerful way to feel reconnected, renewed, and back in your body.