Have Cupping therapy is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine practice that promotes healing and mobilizes blood flow. When you visit Sagee Canada Wellness in Richmond Hill, Toronto (Canada), we will do our best to make you feel comfortable and relaxed during your cupping therapy session. Wondering what to expect? We create a vacuum inside a cup, which is then placed on the skin, causing blood vessels to expand and the skin to rise. Our experienced staff will make sure this process is done safely and comfortably. Cupping therapy often leads to reduced pain and less inflammation throughout the body. It also helps to enhance physical relaxation and mental well-being.
There are two main categories of cupping performed today:
- Dry cupping is a suction-only method. The inside of each cup is heated — typically with an alcohol-soaked cotton ball that is set aflame. The heat sends oxygen out of the cup, creating a vacuum. Some providers use a suction device to remove air from cups. Once placed on your skin, the vacuum force pulls skin up into the cup.
- Wet cupping may involve both suction and controlled medicinal bleeding. A needle is used to lightly puncture your skin before, and sometimes after, cupping. Toxins leave the body through the puncture wounds during the cupping procedure.