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Cupping
What Is Cupping?
Vacuum cupping is a therapeutic technique that utilises a vacuum force created using a small silicone or plastic cup applied to the skin’s surface. It’s main aim is to improve blood flow to specific areas of the body. It can also help to remove toxins from tissues and reduce pain as a result.
Cupping is a form of chinese medicine and can facilitate the flow of “qi” meaning energy. It can help balance yin and yang which is thought to help the body fight pathogens, increase blood flow and reduce pain. It can leave you with what look like bruises in the shape of circles. This is however the blood that has been brought towards the surface of the skin and out of stagnant muscles.
How Can Cupping Benefit You?
- Pain Relief: By promoting blood flow and flushing out toxins such as lactic acid and uric acid.
- Reduce inflammation: By promoting blood flow.
- Boost immunity: By improving blood flow and stimulating the nervous system creating local short term inflammation.
- Abdominal pain: Using the cups in circular motions over the abdomen promotes movement through the digestive tract.
Is Cupping Right For You?
Cupping is used to complement other forms of therapy to promoting healing and reduce pain. Best avoided if you take blood thinners, skin conditions, varicose veins.
Book Your Cupping Session
Ready to experience the benefits of Cupping? As with all out therapies, cupping can also be used as part of a session. Book your session with Katie and she will personalise your treatment with what you need / want.
While my treatments are available for individual booking, I often combine various approaches, including massage, dry needling, cupping, hot stones therapy, and craniosacral therapy, to create a holistic treatment tailored to your unique needs. If you prefer to stick with just one service, let me know, and I will ensure your session is customised to meet your preferences.
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