What is "Cupping"?

 

Cupping is an Ancient Chinese method of relieving local congestion, using glass or plastic cups and a suction pump to create a vacuum on the skin, causing blood stasis and localized healing to take place.  Cupping has been found to be effective in reaching up to 4 inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activating the lymphatic system, which helps to activate and clear veins, arteries and capilaries, helps to clear stretch marks and improves varicose veins.  And although there are some for whom cupping would not be advised, ( those with serious heart troubles or diseases prone to bleeding, pregnant or menstruating women, people suffering from cancer, people with trauma or bone fractures) it is a very beneficial, comfortable and safe deep tissue massage.  *It is a common result to have round, blueish discolorations in the areas where there was a lot of stagnant chi.

 

 

Cupping is now available at North River Body Therapies!   Call today to make an appointment to experience the wonderful benefits of this ancient healing art! 
 

Cupping can be done by Dr.Zynda, (or in addition to your Deep Tissue Massage by Jennifer Hargis.)

 

 

Click on the link below for more information on "Cupping":

 

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/12/earlyshow/health/main628788.shtml