Body massage using positive pressure rather than negative (as opposed to traditional massages).
By placing a glass or a plastic cup onto the skin, the therapist creates a vacuum in the cup which draws the skin, muscle, and fascia up into the cup. This vacuum is created with a hand suction pump.
Benefits
- Relaxation: suction cups provide a negative pressure on the skin, muscles, and fascia. This is in contrast to the positive pressure of the deep tissue massage, and can be a very relaxing and soothing experience.
- Promotes blood circulation speeds up muscle recovery. The negative pressure from the suction allows new blood to flow into that area of tissue with several benefits –
1. Provides a feeling of relief from physical and emotional tensions
2. Begins the healing and regeneration process – the exchange of blood allows the removal of toxins and dead cells
3. Enhances circulation
4. Warms the skin, and softens tissues to regain elasticity
5. Reduces inflammation
What to expect
It is pretty much like a traditional massage. You will get undressed and oil will be applied over your body.
The cup will be placed on your body, at this point I will use a pump or fire to extract some air from the cup creating a gentle suction of your skin.
I will regularly check if the pressure is comfortable for you.
I will massage you buy using different techniques such a flash cupping, moving cups, and fix cups.