Cupping

Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It is effective for acute and chronic pain, releases tight, sore muscles, improves circulation, and can also help with respiratory and digestive issues. I place a number of specialized vacuum "cups" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It can feel intense, but doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). Cupping can leave dark, circular marks on the skin, which fade after 5-10 days. The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.