Cupping therapy is a safe and effective modality that involves utilizing round jars (often made of glass, plastic, or even bamboo) to be placed on various acupuncture related points or trigger points of the body for “suction release”. It is a non-invasive yet very powerful procedure that enhances lymphatic flow, promotes blood circulation, and opens up blocked pathways that often triggers inflammatory responses within the body.

Along with tight muscles and tension, cupping is also known to decrease inflammation and encourages faster and more complete healing. Cupping can also help to calm the nervous system, so if you are struggling with anxiety, migraines, and sleeping – this may help! For most people, their biggest issue is lower back pain

Cupping became more well-known thanks to athletes and celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow showing off the dark circular marks on their backs. While they may look painful, the marks aren’t painful at all! During the application, you will feel tightness in the beginning, which will slowly begin to decrease. The marks will be pretty swollen right after and then they will begin to show more color throughout the first 24 hours. The darker the area is where you are holding more tension or toxins. Each day the marks will fade and by day 5 or 6, you can barely see them!