Cupping Massage

Do you know of the many benefits of cupping?

• Truly deep therapy as the cupping suction can affect the tissues up to 4 inches deep with reverse pressure.
• Reduces muscular pain and tension as cupping stretches surrounding fascia making space in the tissue allowing for better circulation, mobility, and reduced residual inflammation.
• Releases muscle spasms by flushing lactic acid away from the muscle to stop the prolonged contraction.
• Detoxifies by draining toxins and lymph from restricted areas of the body. Helps to ensure a healthy lymphatic system.
• Increases circulation and warmth to limbs in winter months.
• Better digestive system: when applied to the abdomen the cups assist with peristalsis of tired and tense muscles in the large intestine.
• Relieves the congestion from coughs, colds, allergies, and asthma.
• Improves skin health through rejuvenating the layer of collagen and elastin under the skin.
• Promotes healing: initially increases inflammation to damaged tissue by bringing blood to the area while also channelling toxins toward the surface of the skin that were released during the healing process.
• Increases relaxation related to increased blood flow and reduced muscular tension.

Cups are traditionally left stationary on the body but with the addition of massage oil they are glided along soft tissues of the body. Lisa uses softer silicone cups that are conducive to gliding over ridges and bony surfaces. The softer cups and gliding usually result in less marking on the skin surface.Try a cupping massage for no extra charge as part of any massage with Lisa today!

Thanks to Lisa Chepil for this information on using Cupping with Massage Therapy. Lisa is a Registered Massage Therapist with our office Elan Family Wellness Centre.