Cupping Therapy at Inner Compass Healing

Cupping is a holistic healing practice that involves the use of warmed glass or plastic cups placed on the skin to create suction. This suction helps draw blood and Qi (energy) to the surface, promoting better circulation, relieving stagnation, and alleviating discomfort in the local area. 

Many people describe cupping as feeling similar to a deep tissue massage, but instead of pressing down into tight muscles, it works by lifting tension up and out of the body. 

Cupping can effectively serve as a muscular tightness treatment, addressing: 

- Muscular tightness, aches, and tension 

- Neck, shoulder, and back pain 

- The early stages of colds and/or flus 

- Digestive sluggishness and bloating 

- General fatigue 

This supportive therapy works well alongside acupuncture or can be used independently. 

The purple-pink marks left behind are a normal part of the healing process; they are not painful, and the marks typically fade within a few days. 

At Inner Compass Healing, cupping is applied thoughtfully and intentionally, always tailored to meet you where you're at.