Myofascial cupping is a modern twist on ancient cupping techniques. It is a form of myofascial release.   With myofascial cupping the cup can be moved while the suction of the skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin, muscle and fascia.  The benefits are:      

• Increased range of motion by passively stretching the tissue      
• An increase in nutrient rich blood supply and heat to the area being treated        
• Increased fluid movement to the tissue assisting in recovery        
• Decrease in scar tissue       
• Reduction in muscle trigger points       
• Reduction in fascial adhesions      
• Rehydration of the fascia        
• Reduction in muscle firing causing muscle RELAXATION       
• Decrease in nervous system firing causing FULL BODY  RELAXATION       
• Relief of pain!

Most manual massage therapy techniques involve pushing into the body causing a positive pressure change whereas myofascial cupping is unique because it uses negative pressure by pulling the tissue  to release adhesions.

Oil is applied during treatment in order to allow easy movement of the cups along the skin, making myofascial cupping different from typical myofascial release treatments where no oil is used. This makes cupping a great addition to your regular massage treatments!

Myofascial cupping can be used throughout the body; in fact the only areas that cannot be cupped are areas where there is a concentration of superficial veins such as the back of the forearm or the front of the neck.

Persons who may benefit the most from cupping are those with chronic pain, fascial restrictions such as iliotibial band syndrome, scar tissue from old injuries or surgeries and athletes.  Cupping is for anybody and can be used on its own or easily incorporated into your next massage treatment!

Practitioners:
Hannah Luft - Reflexologist, Acupressure Therapist & Reiki Master. registered through NHPC

30 minute treatment ............................................ $50
60 minute treatment ............................................ $80

*Please note this massage may not be covered by your insurance company, please check with your insurance company prior to booking if you will be submitting your receipt to insurance.

**Our massage therapists are registered through either the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) or the Remedial Massage Therapists Association (RMTA) with 1100 hours. If you have insurance coverage for massage therapies please check with your provider prior to your appointment to determine if they will cover your desired service and ask how many hours training the massage therapist is required to have as there have been some recent changes.