30 minutes standalone, or add to any massage
Cupping Therapy
Suction cups to release deep fascia and chronic tension
Cupping is the inverse of massage — instead of pressing into the tissue, we lift it up and away from the body using suction. That decompression releases fascia and connective tissue that hands-only work struggles to reach. Yes, it can leave round marks for a few days. Those marks are doing the work — and they fade.
What it helps with
- ·Releases stuck fascia that resists hands-only massage
- ·Improves circulation deep into tissue
- ·Reduces chronic muscle tightness
- ·Eases respiratory tension and tight chest
- ·Lasting effect — marks indicate real change
Especially good for
- ·Chronic upper-back and shoulder tightness
- ·Athletes with stubborn restrictions
- ·Tight chest from stress or posture
- ·Anyone whose tightness isn't responding to standard massage
- ·Adjunct to deep tissue or sports massage
What to expect
- 01We discuss the marks beforehand — they look dramatic but are normal.
- 02Cups are placed and either left static or glided over oiled skin.
- 03Sensation is unusual — pulling, not pressing — but rarely painful.
- 04Marks usually fade in 3-7 days. Plan around any beach trips.
Common questions
Do the marks hurt?
The marks themselves don't hurt — the tissue may feel a bit tender for a day, similar to post-massage soreness. The marks are pulled stagnant blood and toxins coming to the surface; they fade naturally.
Should I do cupping standalone or add it to a massage?
Honestly, most people benefit most when we add 15-20 minutes of cupping into a deep tissue or sports session. We get the suction work plus the manual work. Standalone cupping is great when you know exactly where you need it.