Back Fire Cupping Sensation | 55 Minutes | £50.00

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Enjoy the benefits of Fire Cupping within a massage with a pressure suited to you. This treatment is back specific and finishes face up on the shoulders. Works on the acupressure points to help with relaxation and anxiety as well as a form of deep tissue massage. 

-not hot
-only as painful as a deep tissue 
-deeply relaxing
-can stop at anytime and stick with a normal massage. 
-marks may last up to 10 days  

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What is Cupping Therapy?

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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. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures.

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In my opinion - cupping is the BEST treatment ever. It feels incredible and works wonders! The treatment is done at the same time as a massage, so you aren't missing out. It is a game changer and you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner.

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What does Cupping help with?

• Arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome.

• High blood pressure (hypertension).

• Back pain, neck pain, knee pain and shoulder pain.

• Breathing problems, such as asthma.

• Gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel disease (IBD).

• Headaches and migraines.

• Anxiety & Depression​

• Fatigue

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I do ask clients to be aware that cupping does leave marks on your skin so please take this into consideration and plan this treatment away from special events. But it isn't painful - can be slightly uncomfortable in some areas but no more than a normal massage. Communication is key! 

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In cupping therapy there are three methods commonly used by cupping therapists:

• Fire cupping

• Pump cups

• Rubber (silicone) cups

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The method I use is fire cupping, where cups are applied with the use of heat. In this method, a flame is introduced to the empty space of the cup to consume the oxygen. The cup is then quickly applied to the body creating a vacuum. In my opinion, this technique provides a much better treatment. Some therapists use a pump that sucks the air out of the cup after it is placed on the skin or the more modern invention of rubber cups. These are first squeezed to remove the empty space and then applied to the body. This is a lot more gentle. I don't currently offer these options. 

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During your first session I will start with flash cupping. This gets you used to the sensation and eases your mind about how it feels. Flash cupping involves the quick repeated application of cups, with minimal retention. This is a method to reduce local congestion and stimulate circulation over a broader area, without being overly strong. I'll then use different techniques to help ease muscle tension. One technique is sliding. This is a fairly strong technique where cups are attached to the body and then slid across an area. It is useful to release congestion in areas. This can either be slow and relaxing or it can be fast and invigorating. 

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My main technique will be placement. This will cover a variety of areas to help with tension. Some placement also helps with things like anxiety or headaches. Whilst the cups are on I will complete massage on other areas.

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Due to the thoroughness of cupping.. I like to spend 60 minutes on the back. This may include another area. If I do a full body cupping, it isn't quite the same, however it is a great introduction to cupping. Please bare this in mind when booking. I do offer 1.5 hour cupping sessions too. 

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Please see my booking page for options and pricing. 

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Hijama and wet cupping- I DON'T offer this. 

When cups are applied after a piercing of the skin, this is known as wet cupping or Hijama cupping in middle eastern cultures. The piercing removes static blood and toxins from the body. The suction of the cups speeds up this process and draw out blood. This is a different type of cupping, one of which you need specific training for. Make sure you do your research before booking this with someone.

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