Thanks to Michael Phelps and the 2008 Olympics, the ancient therapy of massage cupping has boomed in popularity.
It may be famed as Olympic athletes’ secret sauce, but you don’t have to be going for gold to explore the benefits of our cupping and deep tissue massages. A cult favorite across the board, from those who spend hours hunched over their desk to sportspeople seeking overnight relief, this service is the latest treatment to send shockwaves through the alternative medicine realm. But as popularity rises and new techniques emerge, is cupping really worth the hype? Let’s dive in.
WHAT IS CUPPING?
It’s the treatment you didn’t know you needed – until now. Designed to create a suction sensation, pulling blood to the back, shoulders, and neck, cupping therapy takes the gold for instant pain relief. Reeling subcutaneous fatty tissue, connective tissue, lactic acid, and stagnant fluid to the surface of the skin, this service is designed to drain your hidden nasties. Offering all the benefits of deep tissue massages, without the discomfort, you can enjoy powerful results long after you step out of our doors.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CUPPING?
When we say the list is endless – we mean it. Unlocking complete relaxation, we view our clinic as the ultimate zen zone, activating the parasympathetic nervous system to ease anxiety, while bringing aches and pains to the surface. A ‘win’ for your lymphatic system, digestive system, and respiratory system (and more!), cupping is championed for transforming bodies from top-to-toe.
Enhancing circulation to support cell repair, encouraging fresh blood flow to reduce the appearance of varicose veins, and stimulating the lymphatic system to aid digestion, this service is renowned for rejuvenating the body from the inside out. And if you’re looking for something a little different? This treatment has been given the thumbs-up for removing impurities and toxins from the blood, while hitting the brakes on excess congestion and mucus.
WHERE DOES CUPPING COME FROM?
We’re taking this opportunity to give a hat tip to Greece, the driving force behind the treatment we all know and love. Dating back to around 400 BC, cupping therapy was used by the Hippocrates of Kos for a laundry list of concerns, from gynecological issues and pharyngitis to lung diseases and ear ailments. Today, we’d like to think that cupping therapy is much more comfortable, exchanging glass, bamboo, and animal horn suction cups for our ultra-gentle silicon and plastic alternatives. Effective, pleasant, and irritation-free – as it should be.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
When performed by an experienced practitioner, cupping and deep tissue massages are no riskier than your monthly mani-pedi. While the suction cups may look daunting, they’re responsible for encouraging your body to behave in the way it was designed to, relieving tight muscles, stimulating nutrient-rich blood flow, encouraging tissue repair, and pulling waste to the surface. Think of cupping marks like those good ol’ hickies – unsightly, perhaps, but completely risk-free, steering well clear of tissue damage.
CUPPING THERAPY COLUMBUS, OHIO
We love head-to-toe transformations. Whether you’re seeking instant pain relief, complete relaxation, or to hit ‘reset’ on your wellness routine, our cupping specialists are just a tap away. Let’s chat!
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