Modern application of the ancient "Vacuum Method." We utilize negative pressure to lift fascia, optimize hemodynamic flow, and accelerate recovery—the standard for elite athletes in the US and Australia.
Most manual therapies (massage) rely on compression—pressing tissues together. Cupping is unique; it utilizes decompression.
By creating a vacuum, we lift the skin and fascia away from the underlying muscle. This expansion creates space for fresh oxygenated blood to enter stagnant areas, rapidly flushing metabolic waste (lactate) accumulated during high-intensity training.
*Widely adopted by Olympic swimmers and Premiership footballers for the "167-Hour Gap" recovery advantage.
Cups are placed on specific acupoints or trigger points and left stationary for 5-10 minutes. This draws deep stagnation to the surface, appearing as "Sha" (petechiae), which signals the clearing of inflammatory byproducts.
Using clinical oils, glass or silicone cups are glided along the meridian channels and muscle fibers. This mimics deep-tissue massage but with the added benefit of vacuum lift, effectively "ironing out" fascial wrinkles.
These are not bruises (trauma). In TCM, we call this "Sha". It is a therapeutic response indicating the release of stagnation. The darker the mark, the more stagnation was present. They are painless and typically fade within 3-7 days.
Absolutely. While popularized by elite athletes like Michael Phelps, this therapy is excellent for anyone suffering from "Office Syndrome"—chronic neck stiffness, upper back tension, and poor posture caused by desk work.
Available in Manchester, Stockport & Salford