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Cupping

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Cupping Therapy

 

Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine practice in which cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction. Depending on the treatment, the cups may remain in one position for a short time or be carefully moved across the skin.

 

In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping is understood through the concepts of Qi, Blood and meridian pathways. Today, many people choose it as a hands-on complementary treatment and an opportunity to relax, particularly when areas of the body feel tight or overworked.

 

Cupping can leave temporary red, pink or purple circular marks on the skin. These marks are a response to the suction and usually fade gradually. Their colour does not indicate the presence of toxins, “dampness” or a particular medical condition and should not be used for diagnosis.

Why Do Cupping Marks Vary in Colour?

 

Cupping uses suction to gently lift the skin and the tissues beneath it. This affects the small blood vessels close to the skin and may leave temporary circular marks ranging from light pink or red to dark red or purple.

 

The colour and intensity of the marks can vary depending on the strength of the suction, how long the cups remain in place, the area treated, your skin tone and your individual response. It is therefore normal for different areas—or different treatment sessions—to produce different-looking marks.

 

Darker marks do not mean that the body contains more toxins or “dampness”, and they should not be used to diagnose Yin deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis or any other medical condition.

 

The marks normally fade gradually without treatment. Please contact your practitioner or seek medical advice if you experience severe pain, significant blistering, signs of infection or a skin reaction that concerns you.

​About My Service

What will you get from my Cupping treatment :

1. Consultation

2. A few minutes of massage to relax muscles

3.  Put the Cups on 

4. The Cups are left on the body for 10-15 minutes while the patient relaxes

5. Removal of Cups

6. A few minutes of massage to further relax muscles

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