Cupping Therapy

"Where there is pain there is stagnation"
                                                            Chinese medicine adage

Remove the stagnation, and you remove the pain. A healthy pain-free body and immune system are reliant on the movement of blood, Qi (energy) and body fluids (lymph and hormones). Oriental medicine teaches us that all pain is due to stagnation in one of these systems. Cupping is at least 3000 years old and owes its reputation to stimulating and awakening the greatest responses in the circulatory system by cleansing, detoxing, opening up the meridians and healing. The pulling action of the cups engage the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows for deep relaxation of the body and mind offering a more holistic wellness approach to stress reduction and insomnia. With this modernized Cupping system the cups are made of silicone, making them softer and gentler on the skin.

    Please refrain from Cupping if you have:

Hernias
Slipped disc
Pregnant
Cancer
Blood disorders
Weak, ulcerated or broken skin
Varicose veins or phlebitis
Renal failure
Cirrhosis of the liver
Heart disease
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Uncontrolled diabetes
On any blood thinning medication

Conditions that are Assisted with Cupping:

Tissue & joint inflammation
Myofascial release
Sprains, strains & spasms
Tired, sore & overworked muscles
Arthritis
Back & joint pain
Carpal tunnel
Fibromyalgia
Neuralgia
Rheumatism
IBS & sluggish colon
Cough & asthma
Lymphatic drainage
Oedema & fluid retention
Poor circulation
Sciatica
Insomnia
Infertility
Anxiety
Balances the nervous system
Headaches & migraines
Clearing of the sinuses
Detoxification
Spider veins
Clears broken capillaries
Chilblains
Stretch marks
Firms flabby areas
Cellulite breakdown
Softens scar tissue & fascial adhesions
Increase in collagen & elastin
Improves skin elasticity

Before your Cupping session please avoid:

Any aggressive exfoliation
Strenuous exercise
Using saunas and steam rooms

Please take care for a couple of hours after Cupping to:

Stay away from excess heat (saunas & steam rooms)
Avoid hot showers and baths
Avoid exercise
Nothing cold on worked areas
Keep the body warm
Most importantly drink lots of water.

What is a 'Cup Kiss'?
Much like a 'hickey' or 'love bite' it is caused by the pulling of static blood, lymph, cellular debris and toxins from the deeper tissue layers to the surface, thus allowing fresh oxygenated blood to nourish underlying areas. It's painless and fades away after a few days but if you prefer not to be smooched, just let me know and I will keep the cups flowing gracefully.

How will you feel afterwards?
You will often experience a deep warmth and tingling sensation. A profound state of relaxation is felt as the therapy is very sedating on the nervous system.

Price List (EFT or Cash):

60 min Session: R450 (Cupping for specific target areas or full body)

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