What Is It?
Cupping is used frequently and complements acupuncture and massage. Suction cups placed at various points on the body create a vacuum that draws toxins to the surface of the skin. This stimulates the person's protective energy and consequently their immune system because skin has the richest circulation it clears toxins quickly and efficiently.

How Does It Work?
A vacuum is created inside the cup by burning a taper for a moment in the cup, then immediately placing the cup down over the selected area. The taper flame exhausts all the oxygen in the cup thus creating a vacuum that has the effect of drawing the skin up beneath the cup.

The effect of this is to encourage the flow of Chi and Blood in the area beneath the cup. By moving the Chi (inner energy) and Blood, local stagnation and pain can be cleared, Chi flows more smoothly, enhancing its function. In the case of Protective Chi this is to fight disease.

What are the benefits of Vacuum Cupping?
In most cases the patient feels an immediate shift in their condition particularly in their pain or sense of constraint. Gua Sha moves stuck Chi (inner energy) and Blood, releases the Exterior mimicking sweating, and moves Fluids. In a modern medical construct these fluids contain metabolic waste that congested the surface tissues and muscles. Gua Sha promotes circulation and normalizes metabolic processes. It is a valuable treatment for both external and internal pain, and facilitates the resolution of both acute and chronic disorders.

What are the possible Side-Effects?
Cupping and spooning naturally draw blood to the external capillaries of the body and as a result minor welts or bruises may be left after a treatment. They generally disappear with a few days