Waterwheel Family Acupuncture is offering stand-alone cupping treatments for $50.
Cupping is a therapeutic practice in which special glass or plastic cups are placed on the skin with the aid of suction. Often used for colds and flus, cupping can ward off an oncoming cold if used when the first signs of the cold appear. Cupping is very effective for muscle tension, especially generalized tightness over a whole region of the back. When you contact me to schedule your appointment we will determine first if cupping is indicated for you. |
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Cupping is a traditional technique that is often used to treat localized pain, respiratory conditions, and other problems that result in stagnation and holding patterns. Cups may either be plastic and use suction to adhere to the body, or in "fire cupping" rounded glass cups are warmed via a burning flame that is held for a very short period of time inside the cup. The cup is then quickly placed over the selected area. Due to the flame, all of the oxygen in the cup is removed and when placed open side down a vacuum is created which anchors the cup to the skin and pulls the skin upward on the inside of the glass. The resulting pressure encourages the flow of qi and blood in the area beneath the cup, and the local stagnation begins to clear. Cupping clears toxins, removes stagnation, and relieves tension.
Cupping is a traditional technique that is often used to treat localized pain, respiratory conditions, and other problems that result in stagnation and holding patterns. Cups may either be plastic and use suction to adhere to the body, or in "fire cupping" rounded glass cups are warmed via a burning flame that is held for a very short period of time inside the cup. The cup is then quickly placed over the selected area. Due to the flame, all of the oxygen in the cup is removed and when placed open side down a vacuum is created which anchors the cup to the skin and pulls the skin upward on the inside of the glass. The resulting pressure encourages the flow of qi and blood in the area beneath the cup, and the local stagnation begins to clear. Cupping clears toxins, removes stagnation, and relieves tension.