Cupping / Gua Sha

Service Description

Cupping is a technique used throughout Asia and also historically in the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and European countries to move blood and Qi, and expel pathogens from the body. Cups are placed onto the skin after creating a vacuum within them. They are often used in musculoskeletal conditions. Furthermore it can help with eczema, cough, early symptoms of flu. The patient should not experience pain, just a warm, stretching or pulling sensation on the skin. Normally there will be slight redness or a ring mark after the treatment, which will fade within 10 days. Gua Sha, a method of scraping the skin to improve circulation, can help relieve pain and inflammation. Our experienced practitioners at Acupuncture Clinic integrate gua sha into treatment plans to enhance the effectiveness of acupuncture. Visit us to experience the benefits of this ancient healing practice combined with modern acupuncture techniques.