CUPPING THERAPY at Health In The Bay.
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is a technique that involves using small glass, bamboo or plastic cups as suction devices that are placed on the skin. The suction in the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn, or sucked into the cup (creating a temporary cupping mark). For most patients, this is a very relaxing sensation.
The cups come in different sizes and are placed on the body where treatment is needed. They can be applied directly over acupuncture points, along the meridian channels, or on an area where there is pain (such as the back, neck or shoulder).
The cups are generally left in place for about 10 minutes while the patient relaxes. Cupping is often practiced in combination with acupuncture but can also be used as an effective treatment in its own right.
How does Cupping Therapy work?
The suction provided by cupping draws blood to the skin thereby increasing blood flow in the area and helping to bring toxins to the surface so that the body can eliminate them. The increase in blood flow provided by cupping promotes the natural healing response of the body to self-repair and correct.
Like acupuncture, cupping can target the meridian channels – the paths through which life energy flows freely throughout the body. The suctioning effect of cupping can help to balance these channels promoting a smoother free-flowing qi (life force).
Cupping is a great form of deep tissue massage. It has been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues to improve circulation, release toxins, reduce pain and muscle tension, activate the lymphatic system, clear blockages, and balance the internal organs.
You will feel great after a cupping treatment!
What is Cupping Therapy good for?
Cupping can treat many health problems and is often used in combination with Acupuncture. Cupping has many benefits – it increases and stimulates blood flow, helps to remove toxins, improves circulation, relieves pain and removes heat from the body.
Back pain
Cupping can be a great therapy for back pain (lower back, middle back and upper back pain) and is often a very effective, and soothing remedy for this common problem.
Stiff neck/shoulders
Modern day living, the mental stresses that can come with it and incorrect physical posture (often caused by long periods at office desks or being hunched over laptops) contribute to stiff neck and shoulder problems. Cupping improves blood flow and stimulates the flow of qi to these areas of stagnation that cause pain.
Joint pain
Cupping can be used on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle joints to treat pain, inflammation and discomfort.
Ann McCarthy
Ann is a licensed Acupuncturist with clinical experience assisting with a wide variety of symptoms including pain, stress and symptoms associated with pregnancy. More.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting tiny needles at specific points on the body to treat illness or promote health and well-being. Oriental medical theory describes a network of energy pathways in the body (meridians) that can be accessed on the surface at the Acupuncture points. The points to be used in a session are chosen by the practitioner based on traditional theories outlined in texts that are at least 2000 years old. More…
Availability
Ann is available:
- Georges Heights, Mosman
- Tuesday 9:30am – 6:00pm
- Thursday 9:30am – 7:00pm
Fees
Ann McCarthy
- First appt – $140
- Standard appt – $90
Rebates
Cupping is predominantly used alongside Acupuncture which is usually claimable. Cupping by itself may not be claimable. See our Rebates page for more information.