Cupping

Did you watch the 2016 Summer Olympics? Did you wonder what caused the red circles on Michael Phelps back? Did you hear the announcers talk about cupping?

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. We utilize a pump to create suction which causes your skin to rise and redden as your blood vessels expand.

Cupping has various health benefits including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.