Massage Cupping or Baguanfa is the combination of massage movements and negative pressure with the use of a suction device on the skin. A cup is positioned at the area to be treated and a vacuum is created within the cup to draw the skin and underlying tissue into the cup. The produced vacuum creates a suction effect that increases blood and lymphatic circulation systemically and to the local area, relaxes muscle tissue, draws stagnation and toxins out of the body and releases a myriad of pain causing factors.
Using negative pressure rapidly facilitates rigid soft tissue release by stretching it from underlying structures, loosens & lifts areas of adhesion or restriction, breaks up and drains stagnation while increasing blood & lymph flow to skin & muscles in ways not possible using compression.
You may notice some discolorations or marks during and after a cupping session. This is the therapeutically desired effect – the more this is visible, the greater the level of stagnation and toxicity. The suction created by cupping pulls stagnant fluids, dead cellular debris and poisons to the surface removing toxic pathogens and sometimes leaving deposits under the skin. This promotes fresh oxygenated, nutrient rich blood & lymph flow. The discoloration will fade over a few days.
Cupping Massage is very relaxing. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system, thus allowing a deep relaxation to move through the entire body. It is not unusual to fall asleep when receiving this treatment. Clients are surprised at how relaxed, warm and light they feel – hours... sometimes even days afterwards.
Therapeutic Effects of Massage Cupping
- Lymph Drainage
- Loosen Adhesions
- Release Deep Tissue Restrictions
- Move Stagnation
- Stimulate Blood Flow
- Relieve Inflammation
- Sedate the Nervous System
- Improve Circulation
- Release and Soften Scar Tissue
Facial Cupping
Microcups are used to vacuum across the skin or mimic the pumping movements of lymphatic drainage. This increases local circulation to the skin, bringing nutrition to the surface, stimulating natural elasticity along with enhanced assimilation of masks and serums. Vacuum therapy on the face is remarkable for relieving sinus congestion and for draining stagnant fluids to ease puffiness, while eyebrows often actually lift back up to the brow line. The muscles of the face benefit from reduced tension and tightness, easing expression lines and loosening rigid muscles associated with TMJ disorders. Lines, wrinkles and scar tissue will soften with Massage Cupping and rosaceous or congested skin can quickly clear. Massage Cupping to the face will tone, firm and lift the muscles of the face making you look and feel more youthful and radiant!
Therapeutic Effects of Facial Cupping
- Reduce puffiness
- Lift muscles
- Reduce dark circles
- Minimize under-eye bags
- Firm jowls
- Minimize wrinkles
- Plump lips
- Diminish facial scars
- Reduce sinus & allergies
- Relieve headaches and earaches
- Decrease TMJ pain and swelling