Massage Cupping

The North American Health Community, and Health Conscience Consumers have developed a renewed interest in one of the most ancient of all therapeutic practices:

~ Cupping ~ ... the application of suction cups to the body.

This traditional therapy is a time-honored treatment, that remains favored by millions of people worldwide because it's safe, comfortable and remarkably effective for many health disorders.

Baguanfa is the modern umbrella term for Suction Cup Therapy. Baguanfa therapies have been used by healers for more than 5000 years - invented, some say, before acupuncture and is referred to in other cultures as Bentusa, Kyukaku, Ventosaterapia, SchrÖpftherapie, Kupa Cekme, Jiaofa, Bankovani, Ventouzzes, and Vacuume Terapi.

One extension of Baguanfa, when movement is involved, is referred to as Negative Pressure Massage, Koppingsmassage, Massage Cupping, Glide Cupping, Cupping Massage, Migrating Cups or Dredging the Channels. For massage practitioners, it requires reasonably simple equipment, is time, energy and labor efficient and it achieves outstanding results.

Negative Pressure Massage Cupping is the combination of massage movements and negative pressure with the use of a suction device on the skin. A cup is positioned at the area to be treated and, depending on the type of cups being used; a vacuum is created within the cup to draw the skin and underlying tissue into the cup. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be stimulating or sedating. The produced vacuum creates a suction effect that increases blood circulation to the local area, relaxes muscle tissue and releases a myriad of pain causing factors.

*The North American Health Community, and Health Conscience Consumers* have developed a renewed interest in one of the most ancient of all therapeutic practices: ~ Cupping ~ ... the application of suction cups to the body. This traditional therapy is a time-honored treatment, that remains favored by millions of people worldwide because it's safe, comfortable and remarkably effective for many health disorders. Baguanfa is the modern umbrella term for Suction Cup Therapy. Baguanfa therapies have been used by healers for more than 5000 years - invented, some say, before acupuncture and is referred to in other cultures as Bentusa, Kyukaku, Ventosaterapia, SchrÖpftherapie, Kupa Cekme, Jiaofa, Bankovani, Ventouzzes, and Vacuume Terapi. One extension of Baguanfa, when movement is involved, is referred to as Negative Pressure Massage, Koppingsmassage, Massage Cupping, Glide Cupping, Cupping Massage, Migrating Cups or Dredging the Channels. For massage practitioners, it requires reasonably simple equipment, is time, energy and labor efficient and it achieves outstanding results. Negative Pressure Massage Cupping is the combination of massage movements and negative pressure with the use of a suction device on the skin. A cup is positioned at the area to be treated and, depending on the type of cups being used; a vacuum is created within the cup to draw the skin and underlying tissue into the cup. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be stimulating or sedating. The produced vacuum creates a suction effect that increases blood circulation to the local area, relaxes muscle tissue and releases a myriad of pain causing factors.
The effects of many massage and manual therapies can be greatly increased with the negative pressure of the cups. ~ Deep Tissue Massage ~ Myofascial Release ~ Lymphatic Drainage ~ Neuromuscular Dysfunctions ~ Sports Massage and Injuries ~ Stubborn Conditions ~ Fybromyalgia ~ Trigger Point Therapy ~ Traumatic Injuries ~ Chronic Conditions ~ Abdominal work ~ Reflexology ~ Detoxification ~ Cellulite, Scar, Stretch Marks and Varicosities Reduction ~ Facial Treatments ~ TMJD's ~ General Wellness ~ The historical, clinical and subjective efficacy of this modality has been most impressive. Another benefit of Negative Pressure Massage is that it really feels great. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system, thus allowing a deep relaxation to move through the entire body. It is not unusual to fall asleep when receiving this treatment. Clients are surprised at how relaxed, warm and light they feel – hours... sometimes even days afterwards. The added bonus is the reduced wear and tear to the practitioner. The physical repetitive activity is tough on the professional body worker - tools used in Baguanfa greatly increase the practitioners’ comfort and physical longevity. This fact alone merits attention from every body-worker who uses their hands, arms, legs and back.


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