Our cupping sessions consist of gentle techniques that apply suction to the skin and underlying soft tissues. We do not use fire cupping and we do not use aggressive techniques that causes bleeding into the cups.
These treatments are suitable for professional or recreational athletes to recover after exercise or a big event such as a marathon, half marathon or triathlon.
They are extensively used in professional sport in recovery sessions along with acupuncture, cold water immersion and yoga.
Cupping is also suitable for office workers who suffer from a stiff neck, back and shoulders from spending long hours at a desk. Your session will be delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist or Massage Therapist qualified in Cupping Therapy Massage.
We offer a Deluxe Cupping – a 1 hour appointment including deep tissue massage as well as an Express 30 minute appointment or sliding cupping session.
You are not suitable for this treatment if you suffer:
In a static cupping session we use a technique where the cups are applied to the skin to draw up and create suction of the skin and underlying soft tissues into the cup.
This type of treatment stimulates blood into the treated area and can loosen adhesion in the fascia surrounding the muscle. The technique does causes some very mild discomfort and can lead to visible bruises that last for 3 to 5 days.
It’s also very useful when applied the neck, back and shoulders if you suffer from posture related pain from working long hours at a desk and the effects are enhanced when combining this session with an Express Relaxing Swedish or Deep Tissue Sports Massage and yoga for strengthening. It’s also great to treat scar tissue and muscle trigger points.
We can also perform sliding cupping. This is where massage oil is applied to the skin prior to the cup being posited. The cup is then slid along the skin. This type of appointment stimulates suction to the muscles and fascia, creating heat and friction that loosens up adhesions at the soft tissues interfaces and deactivates tension points in the muscles and drawing up blood into the soft tissues.
This type of treatment also promotes blood flow to the areas worked on bringing in fresh oxygen and nutrients and stimulates lymph flow from the areas worked on to remove waste products. Cupping does leave visible bruises however this is less visible with sliding cupping.
It is particularly useful on the IT band if you suffer from running related knee pain or over the neck and shoulders if you suffer from posture related pain.
