Cupping Therapy
A traditional deep-tissue therapy that uses gentle suction to stimulate circulation, release muscle tension and support your body's natural healing process.
Release toxins, clear blockages, melt away stress
If your muscles feel tight, your body feels heavy, or you're carrying tension that just won't seem to let go, cupping may be worth exploring.
Cupping therapy uses specially designed cups to create gentle suction on the skin. The lifting sensation can help loosen tight muscles and encourage circulation to the treated area.
Cupping may be helpful when you're looking for support with:
- Muscle tension and stiffness
- Back and neck discomfort
- Shoulder tension
- Sports recovery
- Joint discomfort
- Headaches and migraines
- Stress and relaxation
- Circulation
- General muscle recovery
At Essential Balance, cupping can be incorporated into your acupuncture treatment or used as a treatment on its own, depending on your needs.
What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping is a traditional therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and other healing traditions.
During treatment, cups are placed on the skin and suction is created inside the cup. This gently lifts the skin and underlying tissues rather than pressing down on them like a traditional massage.
The suction creates a pulling sensation that many people find surprisingly relaxing.
Cupping is often used over areas where muscles feel tight or uncomfortable and can be combined with acupuncture for a more comprehensive treatment.
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What are the Benefits of Cupping?
At Essential Balance, cupping therapy is most commonly used to support muscle relaxation, circulation and recovery.
Release Muscle Tension
The lifting action of the cups can help loosen areas of tightness and stiffness, making cupping a popular choice for the back, shoulders and neck.
Support Circulation
Cupping increases circulation to the treated area, which may support the body's natural recovery process.
Relieve Muscle Discomfort
Cupping may be incorporated into treatment for muscular aches and discomfort, particularly when an area feels tight or restricted.
Support Recovery
Some people use cupping as part of their recovery routine following physical activity or when muscles feel overworked.
Promote Relaxation
The sensation of the cups and the release of muscle tension can make cupping a deeply relaxing treatment.
At Essential Balance, cupping is not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
We look at your individual concerns and determine whether cupping should be used on its own or incorporated into your acupuncture treatment.
We will also determine which type of cupping is most appropriate based on your symptoms, health history and treatment goals.
Types of Cupping We Offer
At Essential Balance, different cupping techniques can be used depending on your individual treatment.
Regular Cupping Therapy
Cups using suction are placed on the skin. Effective for muscle aches and mobility, headaches and migraines, insomnia, anxiety, general fatigue, cough, high blood pressure, congestion from a cold/flu, and cellulite.
Acupuncture with Cupping
A combination of acupuncture and cupping. Recommended for a deeper effect and more powerful than regular cupping for all of the conditions listed under Regular Cupping.
Wet Cupping
Small cuts are made in the skin followed by a cupping treatment; this pulls out the blood in droplet amounts. Effective for those suffering severe fever and other heat conditions including anxiety, mood swings, busy mind, difficulty in focusing, constipation, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and vivid dreams.
Fire Cupping
Using a flame and glass cups, cups are placed on the skin for quick release of tight muscles. The cups are moved along the skin with oil; or placed momentarily, then moved. Effective for cellulite, stiff / tight muscles, and back pain.
Depending on your needs, we may use regular cupping, acupuncture with cupping, fire cupping or another appropriate technique.
Our goal is to use the right treatment — and the right amount of stimulation — for you.
Did you know?
Cupping therapy is covered under most health insurance plans.
Be sure to check your insurance plan before booking an appointment as cupping is often covered.
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Your Questions Answered
This lifting action may increase local blood flow and encourage the tissues and muscles in the treated area to relax.
The cups may remain stationary for several minutes or, depending on the technique, be moved across the skin using oil.
The treatment is adjusted according to the area being treated and how your body responds.
Rather than having pressure applied downward onto your muscles, the cups create a gentle pulling sensation as the skin and underlying tissues are lifted.
You may feel pressure, warmth or a mild pulling sensation.