Cupping Therapy
Cupping is an ancient method thats been traditionally practiced for many years to treat infectious disease. In Traditional Chinese Medicine cupping is used to draw out what is no longer needed from the body. In alignment with the belief that we are part of our environment, this can include elements such as wind, cold or heat, which are believed to be able to invade the body. Depending on your concerns, cups are applied in selected acupressure points along the meridian channels and each point correlates to different organ functions.
Both wet/dry cupping delivers wonderful and many immense benefits. Clients always feel comfortable and relaxed during treatment and after sending the body into parasymathetic state by calming the central nervous system. Only in this state the body can repair itself relieving stress and tension. Other benefits include, improved metabolism, improved digestive system, improved lymphatic system, increase blood flow, reduce cortisol and stress hormones, reduce inflammation, respiratory system, activate and modulate the immune system. This is super powerful detox for the body, motivates your natural healing powers to reach physical, emotional and mental energy force. Leaving the body strong and revitalised.
How does it work?
Cups are placed onto the skin and gentle pull suction is applied. Then followed by wet cupping with controlled non-invasive hair like incisions at the epidermis layer of skin, removes cellular waste, toxins and byproduct from the blood and interstitial fluid.
Please note: The round red marks similar to large ‘hickies’ where the cups are applied is normal. These round marks usually disappear within 10days depending on the healing process. The marks typically range from bright red to a darker purple. Darker colouring means that there is a high level of toxins and stagnation in the section of the body. In this case, the marks can last for up to 2-3 weeks.
Cupping for skin:
-Reverse ageing process
-Helps tone, tighten and firm skin
-Reduce inflammation and dermatological skin conditions
-Improves varicose veins and spider veins
-Reduces cellulite and oedema (water retention)
Cupping can benefit anyone with:
-Back and neck pains
-Stiff /sore muscles
-Pain /inflammation
-Help weight loss
-Headaches / migraines
-Epilepsy / other neurological disorders
-Arthritis and other joint problems
-High blood pressure
-High Cholesterol
-Poor blood circulation
-Insomnia, anxiety and depression
-Menstrual cramps, PMS & other OBGYN issues
-Fertility
Other suprising benefits with Wet Cupping Therapy
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Reverse Aging
When cupping is applied on the fascia it activates our collagen network, compeling evidence points to this system as the anatomical network through which the accupuntutre meridian flow resulting in less wrinkles, fine lines, and natural collagen synthesis etc. It fulfils the needs of your skin to a great extent by bringing more blood flow, thus more oxygenation and nutrition to the skin surface.
We also offer facial cupping therapy which can help relax your tense facial muscles, experiencing younger, softer, brighter and glowing skin.
Improve Skin Health and Dermatological Skin Conditions
Cupping therapy is also known to improve skin conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins, diminishes cellulite, mitigates herpes breakouts, prevents skin inflammation, eliminates eczema, psoriasis as well as acne. It works from reducing lymphatic stagnation and improve an over active or underachieve immune system, rebalance cortisol and stress hormones, digestive disorders that can all be linked to a skin problem.
It will help the skin tissue with platelets, nutrients, blood flow, white blood cells along with fibroblasts to aid in healing. It works to bring the blood to the affected parts and consequently, it promotes to create new blood vessels providing more nutrients and oxygen to heal faster thus removing any impurities and toxins.
Cellulite and Oedema
Cupping is applied by breaking down adhesion under the skin which causes dimples and swelling. By increasing circulation, the body can detoxify naturally. It draws out and declogs debris, and toxins that have harmfully settled in the fatty tissue, and that dilates capillaries and increase dermal blood flow thus improve nutrients and oxygenation to the affected area.
Helps Detoxification
Most of the time, problem of poor detox pathway such as the kidney's not filtering, bowels not moving, respiratory system, and blood circulation lare signs of toxin build-up inside the organs and tissues of the body causing illness, cupping is a great holistic alternative to western medicine but should not replace medication or and doctors care.
Cupping therapy dislodges the stagnation removing toxins, heavy metals and pathogen, cellular waste, cancer cells, dead blood cells, uric acid, carbon dioxide, metabolic waste, and byproduct. Cupping therapy makes your body toxins free as it eliminates such unwanted elements naturally.
Prior To Appointment Clients Must:
- It is HIGHLY recommended that clients take a shower before coming in for treatment.
- Clients with severe health conditions should consult with their healthcare professionals prior to booking Wet Cupping.
- Clients should wear comfortable and loose clothing for their own comfort.
Aftercare
- The tiny superficial cuts can feel itchy after Wet Cupping. Do not scratch or itch where the treatment was performed to prevent any infection.
- Wet Cupping tends to make clients feel very relaxed and sleepy. It is important to stay active for at least 2 hours after Wet Cupping.
- Clients should avoid workout for at least 24 hours after Wet Cupping.
- Avoid showering for 8 hours post treatment. This will allow the skin to produce natural oils to help with the healing process.
- Clients should drink plenty of fluids, and avoid processed and packaged foods to help with the detox.
- The round red marks similar to large ‘hickies’ where the cups are applied is normal. These round marks usually disappear within 10days depending on the healing process. The marks typically range from bright red to a darker purple. Darker colouring means that there is a high level of toxins and stagnation in the section of the body. In this case, the marks can last for up to 2-3 weeks.