Why We Love Cupping

Cupping Therapy ✨

We love cupping, it is one of our favorite forms of bodywork! It involves momentarily placing fire into glass cups so that the heat creates suction when they are subsequently placed on the skin. We love performing this service in conjunction with acupuncture, or as a stand-alone treatment.

Cupping is unique in its use of counterpressure, lifting the skin and fascia and thereby releasing tension in the underlying muscles. It acts as a form of deep massage and unblocks stubborn stagnation, thereby increasing circulation, alleviating pain, opening the channels, and helping you feel like you have a new body!

There is also a wonderful detox element to cupping - pulling stagnation out of the muscles, removing cellular debris, and unblocking physical and emotional holding patterns.

Note: Most people find cupping enjoyable, but if it is ever uncomfortable for you, please let your practitioner know so she can lessen the pressure.

Blue Heron’s acupuncturists offer this excellent form of bodywork as stand alone appointments or as part of an acupuncture treatment. Schedule your treatment today!