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What to expect

Unlock the full potential of your body with the unique blend of Massage and Cupping therapy, tailored specifically to your needs. Each session begins with a consultation, allowing me to understand your body’s specific needs and design a treatment plan that delivers the most benefit to you and the focus areas are precisely chosen to target your concerns. While our sessions are primarily remedial, I always adapt to your preferences to what is needed that day, ensuring you receive the perfect balance of both therapies.

What is Cupping?

Cupping creates space within the body by creating a partial vacuum in cups placed on the skin, either through heat or suction.

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Credit to the ICAHT Centre of Integrative Medicine

Benefits

This space creation has multiple benefits:

  • It changes the mechanical forces within the body, which stimulates the fascia (connective tissue) and the nervous system, leading to various responses.

  • It reduces pressure within the tissues (decompression), allowing the body to release excess fluid and pressure that build up due to inflammation. The body uses its own systems (like the lymphatic system) to remove this fluid.

  • It enhances the body's natural filtration and detoxification processes, potentially even more effectively than the kidneys.


In simpler terms, cupping may help the body to:

  • Reduce inflammation: By creating space and reducing pressure, it may help to clear out fluids and substances that contribute to inflammation.

  • Improve circulation: The changes in pressure and tissue space may help to improve blood and lymph flow

  • Detoxify: By enhancing the body's filtration processes, it may help to remove waste products and toxins more efficiently.

  • Stimulate the nervous system: The mechanical changes may trigger responses in the nervous system that promote healing and relaxation.

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Credit to the ICAHT Centre of Integrative Medicine

Treatment is not suitable for:

  • Individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • Those with burns, skin diseases, or open wounds.

  • Cancer patients, especially if undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.

  • People with deep vein thrombosis or severe cardiovascular conditions

Possible side affects:

  • Burns:  The use of fire to create suction can sometimes cause burns if not performed correctly by the practitioner, if this is a concern, I do offer alternative of suction cups.

  • Discoloration: This is the most common side effect, resulting from the suction pulling blood to the surface of the skin.

  • Skin Infections: If the skin is not properly cleaned before and after treatment, there is a risk of infection.

  • Blistering: Prolonged suction or excessive heat can cause blisters.

  • Discomfort: Some people may experience discomfort or pain during or after the treatment.

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