Cupping therapy can be traced back at least three
thousand years. Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans have documented
the use of the Cup as therapeutic.
Cupping fell out of favour
with medicine in the modern era, but is now enjoying a resurgence,
promoted by acupuncturists and other holistic healthcare
practitioners.
The equipment used has developed over the
centuries. Still in some cultures glass cups are used and suction being
fulfilled by burning off excess oxygen in the cups. The Bellabaci cup is
made from silicon, which makes it squeezable, eliminating any danger
from burns. The vacuum is easily controlled for the comfort of the
client.
I offer cupping therapy as an extra to complement
holistic body massage. During consultation, prior to treatment, any
particular tension areas are highlighted ie shoulders, back or legs. I
will then work extra over these areas to release the tension using hands
and Bellabaci cups.
Bellabaci cups can be left static over
tension areas to help with the release. Leaving cups like this can cause
what is termed 'cup kiss'. They are similar to a love bite and are
temporary.
By creating suction and negative pressure the cups
are used to glide over the body helping with lymphatic drainage, blood
circulation and improving muscle function.
The whole body
massage with Bellabaci cups usually takes about 60 minutes. If only back
or legs are required to be treated then I can adjust the therapy to the
client's needs.
Cupping therapy works by creating suction and negative
pressure thereby:
- helping to drain excess fluids and
toxins
- loosen adhesions
- lifts connective
tissue to bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin
-
intensifies metabolism and dermal respiration
- improves skin
elasticity
- improves muscle function
It is a
versatile treatment that can be modified to accomplish a range of
techniques from lymphatic drainage to deep tissue release.
It is important that prior to
receiving Cupping Therapy that you
DO NOT
-
exfoliate
- exercise just before treatment
- use
sauna or steam room
- stay away from excessive heat
- no hot
showers or baths
- no saunas or steam rooms
- no
exercise
- no extreme cold things on worked
areas
- keep body warm