Cupping uses suction to draw blood to a specific area of the body, breaking open small blood vessels and encouraging the body to increase the flow of blood to that area. The vacuum effect of the cup also lifts up the underlying fascia and muscle fibers. 

There are two common ways to administer cupping: by pulling the cup along the body (dynamic cupping), or by leaving the cup on a specific area for a few minutes (static cupping). 

At Rebalanced Massage, we utilize dynamic cupping to heat up muscles, prep for deeper manual work, and release fascia. Static cupping is utilized on specific points of pain to promote blood flow and break down trigger points.

The benefits of cupping range widely based on your needs and how the cups are administered. During a massage, we will use evaluate what needs you have and utilize the cups accordingly. Here are a few benefits your body will experience:

• Increased blood flow
• Removal of toxins/waste
• Stimulated neural pathways
• Loosened Fascia
• Increased pain threshold