Chinese Cupping Therapy in Regina

There are different cupping methods but the typical modern process is called dry cupping. It involves putting a specially designed cup on a person’s skin at an area that has been assessed to a problem area. There are two types of cups, glass cups and the more modern plastic ones with a special valve. The modern ones use a hand pump that creates a vacuum by removing the air inside the cup. Blood and fluid is pulled up into the surface of the skin from the underlying tissues.

At HealthWorks Regina, a typical cupping session will last for 10-15 minutes where the cups are just left in place. Several cups will be put in strategic locations during the therapy. Your therapist will keep an eye on the cups to avoid a rare reaction where blisters form on the skin.

Where areas of the body are painful and inflamed, the effectiveness of cupping is excellent and can significantly benefit the symptoms and help reduce the inflammation. The theory is it reduces congestion, stagnant blood allowing the blood of the body to flow better. The strength of the suction in the cups can vary from light to medium to strong depending on what is being treated.

Another type of cupping is known as moving and is done with oil. The therapist applies the oil to the area, which is often done in conjunction with massage and referred to as a cupping massage. The cup is placed on the skin with light suction, allowing the cup to be moved around on the surface of the skin while maintaining the vacuuminside the cup. The therapist will move the cup around an area, usually in a circular or linear movement. It can also be done in combination with leaving some cups in place. The treatment time tends to be up to 1/2 hour but will be based upon what your condition needs.

Chinese cupping is typically added to and done in conjunction with your massage therapy treatment, sometimes with myofascial release, and is part of the overall treatment time. If you receive a 30 minute massage and 15 minutes of cupping, you will be billed a total treatment time of 45 minutes.

Book an appointment at HealthWorks for your cupping massage by calling our Regina office at 306-525-0007. Appointments available during daytime hours and evenings. Direct billing available to most insurance companies.