Fire cupping is a time-honoured healing technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), used for centuries to promote circulation, ease pain, and restore balance within the body. This deeply therapeutic yet profoundly relaxing treatment involves the careful application of glass cups to the back and, when appropriate, the limbs. A gentle flame is briefly introduced into each cup to create suction before it is placed on the skin, drawing the tissues upward and encouraging the body’s natural healing response.
Unlike massage, which applies pressure downward into the muscles, fire cupping lifts and decompresses the tissues. This helps increase blood flow, release deep muscular tension, and move stagnant energy (Qi) and fluids that may be contributing to pain, stiffness, or fatigue. Many clients describe the sensation as warm, soothing, and surprisingly relieving—often noticing an immediate sense of lightness and ease.
Fire cupping is especially beneficial for:
Chronic muscle tension and tightness
Back, neck, and shoulder pain
Sports injuries and overworked muscles
Stress-related tension and fatigue
Supporting detoxification and lymphatic flow
During the session, cups may be left stationary or gently moved across the skin using oil, depending on your needs and comfort. Temporary circular marks may appear after treatment—these are not bruises, but signs of increased circulation and typically fade within several days.
This treatment is both grounding and restorative, making it an excellent stand-alone therapy or a powerful complement to massage, acupuncture, or other bodywork. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, improved mobility, or deep relaxation, Traditional Chinese Medicine Fire Cupping offers a unique and effective way to support your body’s healing and overall well-being.
45 minDurée de la séanceDurée unique
100 $ à 100 $Tarif dans cette clinique
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En quoi ça consiste
Most of the appointment is spent mapping out what’s going on in your body and choosing points, then resting with fine needles in place for a stretch — sometimes with heat, cups or electrical stimulation — and you leave with a sense of what was treated and whether more sessions make sense.
