Cupping
Cupping is an ancient therapy that creates suction on the skin to promote blood flow and healing. Common in traditional Chinese medicine, it’s known for pain and reducing inflammation. With various styles like dry and wet cu, many find it a relaxing addition to their wellness routine.
Moving Cupping
Moving cupping is a therapeutic technique that combines cupping with dynamic movement. It relieves muscle tension, improves circulation, and enhances flexibility. Using specialized cups that glide over the skin, this method targets discomfort while providing a relaxing effect. Experience the benefits of this innovative approach to holistic healing!
Holding Cupping
Cupping therapy uses fire to create negative pressure inside the cup, allowing it to adhere to the skin. This process helps to unblock meridians, promote the flow of Qi and blood, dispel dampness and cold, relieve pain, regulate internal organ functions, and enhance immunity. The cups are typically holded on the skin for 8 to 15 minutes, often leaving marks of varying colors.
Wet cupping
It combines cupping with controlled bloodletting. It involves lightly pricking the skin before applying the cup to draw out a small amount of stagnant blood. This method helps promote blood circulation, remove toxins, relieve pain, and unblock meridians. It is commonly used for treating chronic pain and blood stasis. The procedure should be performed under professional supervision with strict attention to hygiene and safety.
Wet Cupping
Wet cupping is an ancient method used to help alleviate pain and rejuvenate individuals. Suction cups are placed on the surface of the skin to lift the soft tissue and associated fascia. The cups are then removed for incisions to be made. The suction cups are reapplied to draw out a small quantity of blood – also known as toxic or causative pathological substances – to enhance healing.
Who can have wet cupping treatment?
A few individuals and certain conditions are contraindicated to receive wet cupping treatment – your clinician will complete a thorough screening to see if you are eligible to receive wet cupping treatment.
Who can perform wet cupping?
A clinician or individual who has undertaken further qualifications in wet cupping therapy.
Is it painful?
Wet cupping is not painful, only a small amount of discomfort will be felt when the incisions are being made – this can be compared to a small flick onto the skin.
How long does the session take?
Wet cupping sessions can vary depending on the area being treated. Usually 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Is there anything I should do before treatment?
Yes, try to avoid eating any heavy meals for 2-3 hours prior to your session. This is because after a meal blood tends to rush to the stomach and intestines to provide relevant systems with oxygen and transport the products of digestion.
Is there anything I should do after treatment?
Yes;Avoid eating any heavy meals that require more energy to digest for at least 1 day, to allow increased level of blood flow around the body. Consume light and whole foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, chicken and fish.Drink lots of water to stay hydrated – as research suggests this helps to regulate blood pressure.Avoid vigorous activities for 1 day.Avoid strenuous activities for 24 hours.Avoid itching the treated area.Apple olive, black seed or coconut oil to the minor incisions to assist with itching and aid in the healing process.
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