Gentle suction that lifts tight fascia, improves circulation and releases tissue that manual pressure alone cannot reach.
Most hands-on therapy works by pressing into tissue. Cupping does the opposite, cups create gentle suction that lifts skin and fascia away from the muscle underneath, decompressing the layers and drawing fresh blood into the area.
That lift is useful where tissue feels stuck rather than simply tight. Cups may be left in place or moved across the area and treatment is generally comfortable and relaxing.
Cupping often leaves round marks for several days. They are not bruises in the usual sense and are not painful, they reflect blood drawn toward the surface. If you have an event coming up, tell your therapist and we will adjust placement or intensity.
Cupping suits tissue restriction, particularly across the back, shoulders and large muscle groups.
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Your therapist identifies which areas are restricted and whether cupping suits them.
Cups are placed and suction is adjusted to a level that feels firm but comfortable.
Cups may rest in place or glide across oiled skin, depending on the goal.
Cupping is usually combined with hands-on treatment and movement advice.
Every plan is tailored to you. Depending on your assessment, your treatment may draw on a combination of these.
Cups remain in place over a restricted area for several minutes.
Cups glide across the skin to cover broader regions of tissue.
Softer cups allowing gentler suction and easier movement.
Frequently used to open an area before hands-on treatment.
You move the limb while cups are applied to release tissue under load.
Suction is adjusted throughout and you can ask for less at any time.
Decompression addresses restriction that pressure alone cannot resolve.
Suction draws blood into areas that have become sluggish.
Most people find cupping relaxing rather than intense.
Fits easily within a physiotherapy or massage appointment.
Hands-on assessment and treatment to assess factors contributing to your pain and movement limitations.
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Our friendly team is happy to help. Reach us during clinic hours. We are open 8:00am to 8:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Book an appointmentNo. The circular marks are painless and typically fade within three to seven days.
Yes, when applied by a trained clinician. We screen for skin conditions, blood thinners and other factors first.
It is usually combined with physiotherapy or massage, which produces better results than cupping alone.
Most people feel looser immediately. Mild tenderness for a day is normal.
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