Cupping Treatments
In Richmond, VA
The cupping-only session is designed to resolve targeted areas of tension in the body. During the 25-minute treatment, cups are applied to areas of the body experiencing pain or tension, most commonly on the back, shoulders, hips or thighs. Unlike regular acupuncture treatments, the initial client session and detailed intake is not required prior to booking.
Cost: $60 per session
About Cupping Therapy —
Cupping therapy, an ancient practice which is thought to have originated in China or Egypt, has become increasingly popular over the last several years for the treatment of pain and other conditions. The cups work by using suction to create a vacuum, which gently pulls on the skin and creates more space between the layers of tissue, increasing blood flow to the area. The cups I use in my clinic are known as “pump cups” (as opposed to glass, fire or silicone) which allow for a high level of precision in the amount of suction applied during the treatment.
A cupping session may leave circular red or purplish marks for up to one week. These marks not painful and actually help us to understand more about your body, such as where pain is originating from and how much “stagnation” is being held in a given area. With regular cupping treatments we often see these marks get lighter or disappear altogether as the body releases tension and proper circulation is restored.
