Fire Cupping is a Traditional Chinese Medicine modality that has many therapuetic benefits. During the treament, glass cups are placed over the skin to create a suction through negative pressure. To achieve this, we apply a flame to the inside of the glass cup, removing any oxygen. This creates a suction through the lifting of the skin into the cup. The cups are placed on certain body areas or meridian pathways to stimulate bloodflow, activate the lymphatic system, alleviate pain, and remove blockages, toxins, and fluid build up.

Static Cupping involves placing cups on the skin and leaving them in a fixed position. This method helps to draw blood to a specific area, reducing muscle tension and relieving localized pain.

Slide Cupping, a more dynamic technique, involves moving the cups over the skin after applying a small amount of oil or lotion. This creates a sliding or gliding effect, helping to stimulate lymph and blood flow, improve circulation, and deliver fresh, oxygenated blood and nutrients to tissues. Slide cupping is particularly beneficial for lymphatic drainage because it stimulates fluid movement through the lymphatic system, reducing swelling and aiding in detoxification.

Cupping therapy may help to eliminate toxins and waste from the cells, remove stagnation and blockages in the body, and stimulate the free flow of Qi (vital energy) by opening up meridians pathways in the body. According to modern research, cupping therapy has been shown to activate the lymphatic system and boost overall health.

Benefits of Cupping Include:

☲ Enhanced lymph drainage
☲ Improved immune function
☲ Detoxification
☲ Increased blood circulation & tissue oxygenation
☲ Relief from muscle pain + soreness
☲ Enhanced recovery + tissue repair

• Fibromyalgia

• Arthritis & Joint pain

• Acute Fever

• Immune support

• Lower respiratory issues/Bronchitis

• Apperance of Cellulite

• Muscle pain & soreness

• Enhanced circulation blood flow

• Dermatological conditions

• Headaches/Migraines

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Menstrual pain & OBGYN conditions

• Stress & Anxiety

• Inflammation

Though generally safe, cupping is contraindicated for:

• patients with bleeding disorders or taking blood thinner medications

• severe cardiovascular diseases

• open cuts or wounds

• hyper-sensitive skin or skin conditions such as Psoriasis or Eczema

• history of stroke or Epilepsy

For the 12-24 hours follow a cupping therapy treatment, clients should avoid:

• Caffeine & alcohol

• Processed foods/meats, dairy, & excess sugar (to aid the detoxification process)

• Cold exposure (cold showers, swims, strong air conditioning)

• Hot showers, saunas, hot tubs and extreme heat

• Intense exercise

The apperance of circular marks is a normal side effect of cupping therapy! These marks may range in shades (from light pink to deep purple in color) and apperance. The color and form of the marks reflects the state of your internal body and health at the time of the treatment.

These bruise-like marks are painless and will typically heal on their own within 7 to 10 days.