It has long been a goal of mine to make cupping available to my Flathead Valley massage therapy clients. Cupping in Kalispell, Mt., is not new, just new to my practice as of Nov., 2018, and I couldn’t be more excited to have reached this goal!
Cupping has come a long way, and can be quite different now from the Chinese medicine roots it sprang from. Acupuncturists use glass cups, and a flame to remove the oxygen from the cups immediately before applying them to the skin. Advances in technology now have companies like Rocktape, who I buy kinesio tape from, producing silicone cups to accomplish similar results with less mess, less danger, and better results. As Rocktape themselves say, “Myofascial Cupping has been around since the early 19th century – only recently has the image of purple circles on professional athlete’s backs created attention to an ancient myofascial therapy. The cups and techniques have changed over time, but the basic premise of the cups providing suction to decompress the underlying tissue remains the same.”
Cupping in Kalispell might cost you more with OTHER massage therapists, but if you’d like it used during sessions at my office, there’s no extra charge! Click HERE for all current pricing, including kinesio taping and chair massage.
If you’re someone who bruises easily, this therapy may not be the best choice for you. As you can see in the image above, cupping can leave very identifiable marks, but not always to the same degree. It’s kind of like a temporary tattoo and a great conversation starter all in one therapy!
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