CUPPING IN KALAMAZOO MI
CUPPING IN KALAMAZOO MI
Are you limited by Pain?
Try Cupping in Kalamazoo MI
Cupping is a traditional Chinese Medicine technique practiced for thousands of years! Cupping treatments are growing in popularity for people looking for alternative and natural pain remedies.
We typically use cupping to:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Treat headaches and arthritis
- Improve blood flow
- Increase relaxation and well-being
Are you limited by Pain?
Try Cupping in Kalamazoo MI
Cupping is a traditional Chinese Medicine technique practiced for thousands of years! Cupping treatments are growing in popularity for people looking for alternative and natural pain remedies.
We typically use cupping to:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Treat headaches and arthritis
- Improve blood flow
- Increase relaxation and well-being
How cupping works…
Cupping therapy involves placing glass cups onto specific areas of your body.
At Wise Wellness Centre in Kalamazoo, we use a modern form of glass cupping that pumps air out of the cups, causing suction when applied to the skin and a traditional “flaming” technique to draw out the oxygen from the glass cups which creates a suction.
Cupping therapy is a low-risk treatment.
The experience of cupping is the feeling of pressure and a pulling sensation. Most people find it very relaxing and love it!
The process expels stagnant blood, helps break up metabolic waste, creates separation and movement between layers of fascia and draws out toxins from the body. A typical cupping session is 10-30 minutes, however if there is enough inflammation there can be an almost instant reaction.
We recommend using cupping alongside acupuncture. First, acupuncture relaxes your muscles, then cupping breaks up the fascia to repair tissues faster. These treatments complement each other and quicken the healing process.
Are you ready to try cupping in Kalamazoo?
We welcome your inquiry!
FAQ
Like acupuncture, they practiced cupping therapy in ancient China and Egypt for thousands of years! These days, Eastern medicine practices have gained approval in Western countries as effective alternative or natural ways to remedy pain, inflammation, and relieve stress.
During the treatment, we will ask you to lie comfortably and to expose specific areas of your body for treatment - for example, your back.
We recommend you wear loose and comfortable clothing.
There’s no need to be shy. If needed, we will provide a drape to maintain modesty!
Cupping increases blood circulation to the specific area where the cups are placed. This helps to relieve muscle tension, which can improve your blood flow and promote cell repair. It also helps to form new connective tissues by creating new blood vessels in the tissue.
Most people find cupping therapy to be very relaxing. It is uncommon for someone to not like the sensation!
After your cupping treatment you may experience some discoloration (similar to a bruise). When we draw toxins into a specific area but don’t worry, this goes away after a couple of days.
As we continue the sessions, your body will continue to heal, so the marks will become less prominent. This is a good thing, as it’s a sign the cupping is working!
When coming for a cupping in Kalamazoo, it helps to stay hydrated before and afterwards.
Before your treatment, allow at least one hour after eating for digestion.
Because of the suction, don’t shave the treatment area within four hours of your appointment and ensure your skin is not suffering from sunburn!
For 4-6 hours post cupping, we recommend avoiding caffeine, alcohol, sugary foods and drinks, dairy, and processed meats. These foods slow down your body’s ability to process the treatment.
Also avoid intense exercise, very hot showers, saunas, and hot tubs after treatment.
Cupping is generally safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but there are some areas that we must avoid. So, it is important to work with an expert.
Technically we are located in Portage, Kalamazoo, but we offer cupping for Battle Creek residents too.