Body Cupping + Gua Sha
Cupping
Considered a reverse deep tissue massage. Instead of pressing down on the skin, cups are placed along acupuncture meridians to create a suction to lift the skin, muscles and connective tissue upwards. The cups are applied to the skin for seconds to a few minutes. This technique will help reduce pain, inflammation, increase blood flow and aid in relaxation and well being. This modality can be its own treatment or used in conjunction with gua sha or acupuncture treatments.
We us two types of cupping in clinic, fire and manual
Gua Sha
A technique used in treatments to enhance circulation and break up tension and constraint within the body. Using a smooth-edged tool, it is gently scraped across the body to break up superficial tension to provide increased blood flow. This therapy can be used alone, or incorporated into cupping and acupuncture treatments.
Petiche - Marks on the skin post treatment
Cupping marks or gua sha marks on the skin after a treatment is normal, these are NOT bruises. These marks actually indicate a lack of blood flow, toxins within the body, lack of energetic flow or heat and inflammation. The provider can use these marks as a diagnostic tool depending on the color and severity. You may notice, even though you were cupped/ gua sha in multiple areas of the body, only a few spots may have marks.
After treatment, it is normal to feel relaxed and fatigued, and may experience soreness for 24-48 hours. It is important that you hydrate! Give your body extra fluids as it has worked hard to shift the dynamic of your current health.
Benefits of Cupping + Gua Sha
Included in acupuncture treatments | $0
body pain
headaches and migraine
menstrual pain
stress
Treatment time: 30 minutes | $60
Benefits include the reduction of
chronic pain
skin conditions
respiratory congestion
high blood pressure