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By Esther Utley, LMP
As the name suggests, Cupping Therapy uses a combination of negative pressure and massage movements with the use of a suction device. Cupping therapy is a Negative Pressure technique that is used to achieve a wide range of responses, ranging from extreme relaxation to therapeutic.
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 underlying tissue into the cup. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be either stimulating or sedating, depending on the needs of the client. The produced vacuum creates a suction effect that increases blood circulation to the local area, relaxes muscle tissue and releases a myriad pain causing factors.
When it comes to massage, Seattle leads the way among U.S. cities in terms of the popularity of therapeutic massage and the level of knowledge among Seattle residents about the health benefits of massage. Seattle massage schools are also regarded as among the best in the country, graduating massage therapists that are able to skillfully combine both the relaxation and the treatment aspects of massage.
Dreamclinic is proud to be a Seattle-based massage
practice:
- Practicing massage in Seattle allows us to attract to our team some
of the top graduates from local massage schools.
- Practicing massage in Seattle allows us to offer a valuable emerging
wellness service in a city where it is understood and appreciated.
- Lastly, practicing massage in Seattle allows us to promote
the
highest standards for the massage profession and to continue to
contribute to the general education of the population about massage.