Chinese Fire Cupping
and cupping massage
Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin(back, neck, shoulders, hips, thighs) and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by using change in heat or by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In some cases, the cup may be moved (massaged) while the suction of skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin and muscle (the technique is called gliding cupping).
Generally, the cup is left in place for about 10 minutes (typical range is 5�15 minutes). The skin becomes reddened due to the congestion of blood flow. The cup is removed by pressing the skin along side it to allow some outside air to leak into it, thus equalizing the pressure and releasing it. Some bruising along the site of the rim of the cup is expected.
Today, cupping is mainly recommended for the treatment of:
* Musculoskeletal pain, paralysis
* Gastro-intestinal disorders
* Respiratory diseases-pneumonia, bronchitis (especially chronic cough and asthma)
* Common cold, headaches
* Cupping massage can be used for other disorders as well
* Lymphatic Drainage, Detoxification, improving blood circulation
* Reduction of Cellulite, Stretch marks,Varicosities,Traumatic injuries
* General Relaxation and Wellness
Valerie Reeder
800 S. Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Reflexology Building
Phone: (702) 544-1166