Cupping, also known as cupping massage, is a traditional Chinese therapy based on the principle of applying targeted suction to the skin. I use glass cups in cupping, which I place on the skin and create a vacuum either by burning or with the help of a vacuum pump. In static cupping, I use 8 to 12 cups that I place on your body. In sliding cupping, I use a glass cup that, after creating a vacuum, I glide over the areas to be treated, which feels like a massage and can be performed with varying intensities.

Cupping aims to promote circulation, stimulate lymph flow, and relieve tension. The suction effect can cause skin redness, known as “cupping marks” or “cupping bruises.” In my practice, I use this therapy to treat muscle tension, back pain, detoxify toxins, and other complaints.

Together with acupuncture, herbal therapy, and other procedures, Gua Sha and cupping provide optimal balance.