MASSAGE CUPPING

WELCOME TO

HISTORY

CHINA- Pre and Post Surgical Treatment

EGYPT- Used Cupping for insect bites

GE HONG

HIPPOCRATES

GALEN

AVINCENNA

CHARLES KENNEDY

AMBROISE PARE

imhotep

Giac Hoi- Vietnam

Bankouvani- Czech Republic

Ventosa- Philippines

Bahnkes- Israel

Kupa Cekme- Turkey

Kyukaku- Japan

Hijama- Arabic

CUPPING THERAPIES

ANIMAL HORN

BAMBOO

WOOD

CLAY

CERAMIC

METAL

GLASS

PLASTIC

SILICONE

RUBBER

EVOLUTION…

WET AND DRY

CUPPING

TYPES OF CUPPING THERAPIES

A term used to name a genre of bodywork that utilizes suction and

an “ACTIVE CUP” to facilitate healing and aiding the body

forward to homeostasis.

VACUTHERAPIES INCLUDES…

VACUTHERAPIES

With the use of a handheld vacuum pump, plastic cups, and attachment this unique brand of bodywork uses suction to lift tissue.

The moving of the cups not only keeps the cups dynamic but also mimics our massage strokes.

Massage Cupping

Based on the foundation and structure of Massage Cupping bodywork, the practitioner now has the

MC-600 vacuumobilization machine to perform either a static suction or multiple pumping suction modes.

Medi-cupping

Also based on the foundation of Massage Cupping bodywork, this incorporates certain equipment for client’s home use.

(Greatest benefit of Theracupping is that it reinforces office session, continuing treatment.)

Theracupping

1) Less strain on hands.

2) Tissue release w/o discomfort to client.

3) No additional time to session.

4) Increase revenue.

5) Inexpensive equipment.

6) Compliments other modalities.

BENEFITS OF MC (therapist)

1) Clears Stagnation.

2) Relieves Inflammation.

3) Quicker and longer lasting results.

4) Little to no discomfort.

5) Stimulation of PNS

6) Stretches connective tissue.

7) Expels congestion.

8) Enhances circulatory and lymphatic flow.

9) Customized sessions: (Strength, Duration, Technique, and Frequency)

BENEFITS OF MC (client)

• Skeletal• Immunity

• Urinary• Reproductive

• Muscular• Digestive• Excretory

• Respiratory• Integumentary

Nervous System

Endocrine

System

Circulatory

System

Lymphatic

System

Comprehensive Care

Has a direct influence on fluids of the body…

LYMPH

BLOOD

SYNOVIAL FLUID

CSF

BODY WATER

INTESTINAL FLUIDS

MASSAGE CUPPING…

Massage Cupping greatly accelerates the benefits of many types of treatments.

MASSAGE CUPPING…

SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE

SUPERFICIAL FASCIA

SUPERFICIAL SKELETAL MUSCLES

DEEP FASCIA

DEEP SKELETAL MUSCLE

PERIOSTEUM

Six Layers of Soft Tissue

HOW DEEP?

Massage Cupping intensifies the therapeutic aspects of

traditional cupping and creates a therapy that is .

RESULTS ORIENTED!

MASSAGE CUPPING…

Traditional Cupping (TCM)Based on the clearing of meridian channels.

Works on Tsubos, Chinese Diagnostics, and Acupressure points.

Stationary cups are applied to the back to dispel Jing Chi (stagnated Chi)- depleted constitution.

VACUTHERAPIESBased on western allopathic medicine. A&P

Dredging of Nerve, Lymphatic, and Circulatory pathways.

Intent is on the restoration of Homeostasis.

MASSAGE CUPPING IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF ANCIENT

CHINESE CUPPING WITH WESTERN APPLICATION

Even though MC and TCM cupping are similar, the development of

techniques that is for MT’s mimicking our massage strokes.

*THIS KEEPS THE CUPS ACTIVE AND/OR DYNAMIC.

MC TECHNIQUES…

PARKING TRACTION

SUCTION/RELEASE VIBRATION

TWISTING POPPING

SHAKING R. FRICTION

GLIDING SKIN ROLLING

ROLLING ROTATION SCOOPING

FLASH CUPPING

MASSAGE CUPPING TECHNIQUES

• “ACTIVE CUP”

CREATES SEPARATION IN THE TISSUE.

• “STATIC CUP”

DRAWS STAGNATION TOWARDS CUP

MASSAGE CUPPING…

• VERY LIGHT SUCTION-

(encourages lymph flow)

• LIGHT SUCTION-

(encourages fluid drainage and centripetal bloodflow)

• STRONG SUCTION-

(encourages scar tissue and TP’s release)

“ACTIVE CUP”- intensity of cup suction

PC= 13MT+ 3I+ 7(2) /i2

Personalized/Customized Equation

MC TECHNIQUES + INTENSITY OF CUP SUCTION +

VARIOUS CUP SIZES

Over

Client’s Goals and Therapists’ Intentuition

=

SOFTENS BROAD AREAS FOR TREATING:

Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Spasms

NAVIGATE TOUGHER SMALLER AREAS:

TMJ, Ankle conditions, Plantar Fasciitis

GENTLE /NON-INVASIVE…

Conditions that respond to Massagecupping…

Fibromyalgia

Tendonitis (RSI)

IBS, constipation

Insomnia

Parkinson’s Disease

Celluite

Toxicity

Poor Circulation

TMJ

Plantar Fascitis

Poorly nourished skin

…BRINGING THE BODY BACK TO HOMEOSTASIS ALLOWS THE BODY TO

CONTINUE DRAINING ITSELF.