- Cupping therapy is one of the oldest and most effective methods of releasing toxins from the tissues and organs.

- The therapist puts special cups on the skin to create suction.

- This causes the tissue beneath the cup to be drawn up, causing increased blood flow to the treatment area.

- Enhanced blood flow under the cups draws impurities and toxins away from the nearby tissues and organs towards the surface for elimination.

- Cupping reduces muscle tension and can help restore range of movement.

- Removal of edema after injury.

- Removal of stagnant blood and waste products within muscle and fascia.

- Increased circulation to the muscle, fascia and skin.

- Produces a stretch reflex in the muscle, fascia and connective tissue, which increases the mobility at the joint.

- Promotes healing and the formation of new blood vessels.

- Enhances lymphatic system.

- Reduces joint and muscle pain.

- Stimulates sensory nerves of skin and improves autonomic nervous system.

- Cupping is a low-risk therapy. The side effects will typically occur during your treatment or immediately after.

- Light-headedness, dizziness, sweating or nausea may be experienced.

- After treatment, the skin around the rim of the cup may become irritated and marked in a circular pattern.

- Marks can last for 5-20 days, because of the process of drawing stagnant blood and new blood to the surface of the skin.

- Marks are normal and the different colours indicate the level of circulation in that area. They will fade naturally over time.