Care
Cupping
Glass or silicone cups set on the back, shoulders or legs for a few minutes.
A cup is placed on the skin and draws it gently upward, then stays for a few minutes. Your acupuncturist chooses where, and how long, after asking about your day and your skin.
Who usually comes
People with tight shoulders from desk work or driving
People who like firm, steady pressure
People who want it alongside acupuncture
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About your day, your skin and what feels tight.
- 02
Step 2: Cups are placed
You lie face down, covered with a sheet, and we place the cups.
- 03
Step 3: You rest
A few minutes with the cups on. Tell us at once if anything is too much.
- 04
Step 4: Cups come off
We take them off slowly and tell you what to expect afterward.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Light round marks are common and fade in a few days. The skin may feel tender. Keep the area covered and out of strong sun.
Tell us first
Blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, broken or sunburned skin, pregnancy, or if you bruise easily. We may skip cupping or use a lighter touch.
How many visits
Your acupuncturist suggests how often, as a suggestion and not a promise. Results vary, and the marks need time to fade between visits.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your doctor or your medicine. See a doctor first for sudden, severe pain, chest pain, new weakness or numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions about cupping?
Ask us before you book. We answer in English or Spanish, and we explain what each visit costs before it starts.