Fire Cupping and Gua Sea

Fire Cupping and Gua Sha

Cupping or Gua Sha can be used to help improve circulation and alleviate pain.  Ease muscle discomfort and stiffness with care tailored to you. Fire cupping uses suction to gently lift the skin, while gua sha uses a smooth tool to apply rhythmic strokes over lubricated skin. We adjust each treatment to your needs and comfort.

One way to understand how these techniques work are when an area remains chronically tight, new blood cannot get into the tissue or as Gua Sha would describe the Sha (dead blood) is trapped in-between the tissue layers. This technique is effective in encouraging circulation so that the body can nourish and repair as it should.

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Both techniques can leave temporary marks that fade with time.

 

Gua sha and local circulation