Chinese Flame Cupping

Cupping or Chinese Flame Cupping is a safe and effective traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment that primarily aims to relieve muscle congestion and move Qi (energy). 

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When incorporated into Remedial Massage Therapy or Relaxation Massage Therapy, it is used to help treat muscle pain, joint stiffness, muscle congestion and fatigue, helps improve flexibility and range of motion in joints as well as stimulates the Lymphatic System. 

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How it is done is: the therapist lights a flammable cotton ball, places it inside a glass cup for 1-2 seconds then places it on the skin focusing on specific muscle areas of the back, neck, shoulders, legs and even the feet.

As the air cools it creates a vacuum effect, causing the skin to gently rise creating a red or purple suction mark, this helps to encourage blood flow and remove toxins and congestion build up of the area.

Cupping can also be done in a sliding / gliding method which is when the cup is placed on the body and with oil gently sliding up and down the back to help relax the muscles and boost blood flow throughout the body.