We get it.
When you’re in pain, it’s tough to try something new.
Will it be a waste of time or money?
What if it disagrees with me and makes things worse?
These are all valid questions!
Kinetric Wellness is an evidence-based practice so we pride ourselves on educating our clients! Here’s what you need to know about Cupping Therapy.
What’s Up with Cupping?
How does it work?
The body gets rid of toxins and cell waste (like carbon dioxide) via the circulatory & lymphatic systems. Sometimes this junk gets stuck in our muscles and it’s hard for our body to get rid of them. causing pain and dysfunction.
That’s where cupping comes in!
Cupping pulls stagnation from these tissues and brings it to skin level. Circulation improves and removes this build up!
The cups are placed on the skin and a vacuum is formed. The decrease in pressure allows the tissues below to be lifted up.
This helps the tissue relax and soften faster, and activates production of fluids that loosen stiff joints. Metabolism increases within the skin stimulating sweating, flushing the capillaries, draining stagnant blood & toxins and resupplying vital nutrients.
Benefits & Considerations
What Does Cupping Help?
What have ya got?
There are a lot of conditions that can benefit from cupping therapy!
High Blood Pressure
Fatigue & Chronic Headache
Sciatica & Back Discomfort
Edema & Cellulite
Nervous Tension
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatism
Sports Injuries
In addition, all body systems can benefit from localized cupping.
Skin - Strengthens renewing power
Muscles - Excretion of lactic acids & toxins
Circulatory - Increased red & white blood cell activity
Nervous - Reduction of hypersensitive pain in local area
Digestive - Increased absorption of nutrients
Joints - Decreased stiffness, greater range of motion
There are a few things to consider before you jump in:
Contraindications are conditions serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm that it would cause the patient.
Reconsider cupping if you have any of the following:
Liver or Kidney Disorders, Cardiopathy, 3D Varicosites, Systemic Cancers, Recent Surgical Incisions, Broken Bones, Dislocations, Hernias, Slipped Discs, Organ Failure, Undergoing Cancer Therapies
Conditions to Discuss with your Massage Therapist:
-If you're pregnant: (Consider waiting until the 2nd trimester)
-If you are breastfeeding
-If you're on blood thinners, or have trouble with clotting
-If you have high or low blood pressure
-If you are diabetic
-If you have areas of psoriasis, eczema, or rosacea
-If you have an implant like a pacemaker or joint replacement
Still Unsure? Click here to send us a message explaining your concern, we’ll talk you through it.
The Experience
Cupping should feel like a light to medium pressure.
There may be some tenderness but no more than you may experience during a massage. If you're experiencing more intensity than you would prefer:
Don't be shy! Tell your therapist and they can make an adjustment.
Have you seen those red circles that people get after they get cupping?
These discolorations are not bruises.
They are the result of dead cellular debris, stagnant fluids, and blood poison from deep within the tissues being pulled to the surface. Discoloration can fade in a few hours or up to 2 weeks depending on the amount of stagnation moved based on the patients condition.
The color (or lack thereof) will give you and your therapist insight on what is going on in your body and how to pursue future treatment! As treatment continues, these marks will occur less and less as circulation increases. Cupping makes space for oxygen, living cells and nutrients to return to these depleted areas.
Ready to Get Cupped Up?
Cupping is a great addition to your wellness regime.
If you’re ready to reinvigorate your muscles and give your body a boost, choose one of our cupping sessions below!
1 Hour of Cupping Therapy includes traditional massage massage and stretching with added cupping of the back and back of legs & feet only.
1 hour 15 minutes $125.00
1 Hour and a half of Cupping Therapy includes traditional massage massage and stretching with added cupping of the back, legs + feet, arms + hands, finished with the face*.
1 hour 45 minutes $160.00
Two hours of Cupping Therapy includes traditional massage massage and stretching with added cupping of the back, legs, cupping reflexology on feet, arms + hands, finished with the face*.
2 hours 15 minutes $190
*Face cupping does not leave any marks as we are focused on gliding the cups and clearing any congestion
In most cases, a 24-hour advance notice is required when canceling an individual appointment.
Our Cancellation Policy in full: https://www.kinetricwellness.com/cancellation-policy
Cupping not your thing?
Don’t worry!
Kinetric Wellness has plenty of services to heal what’s ailing you.
