Cupping Therapy Canberra
What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping is an ancient Chinese deep tissue therapy in which the opening of a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by either heat or suction) in order to draw and hold skin and superficial muscles inside the cup, causing local congestion.
There provides a greater emphasis on the acupuncture points due to the ease with which it can be performed. Cupping is frequently used after acupuncture and was developed to open up the meridians of the body. It was designed to remove any stagnation in the meridians of the body whilst opening those meridians so that qi can flow freely.
It also helps to rejuvenate certain meridians and organs that are not functioning at their best and draws toxins to the surface of the body. Cupping is also known to help activate the lymphatic system, promote blood circulation and is good for deep tissue repair.
When applied to the back, there are five meridians that can be opened to allow the energy to travel throughout the entire length of the body.
Safe
Effective
Alleviates Symptoms
Deep Tissue Repair
The Types of Cupping Therapy
There are three main types of cupping that we provide at our clinic.
Most types of cupping use the process of slowly burning oxygen inside a cup, which creates suction when the cup is placed on skin. This pressure helps to release muscle tension, improving blood circulation in the area below the skin. In general, cupping can be an effective remedy for muscle aches, period pain, or problems involving the wind or coldness (which is related to the five elements in Chinese medicine).

Three Types of Cupping
There is a fourth main type of cupping, commonly known as ‘wet cupping’, that involves using a thin blade against the skin. Then, cups are applied to draw further blood. Unfortunately, we do not offer this type of cupping for hygienic purposes, and recommend that inquiring clients try alternative types of cupping.
Our practitioners will always consult with clients to determine the approach that will best support their health needs, even beyond these sample types of cupping described above. There are many different options, which make it possible to create a supportive and effective personalised treatment plan.
Cupping Pricing
Standard Cupping $40
Bloodletting Therapy $85
Sliding Cupping $65