Cupping
The Deep Dive
What is Cupping?
Cupping- Simple and effective. Cupping is a Traditional Chinese Medicine therapeutic technique that uses specialized cups to create gentle suction on the skin. This suction lifts the skin and underlying tissues, encouraging circulation, reducing muscular tension, and promoting the body’s natural healing processes.
Are there different styles of cupping?
Yes, there are several forms and styles of cupping, ranging from traditional fire cupping to modern techniques that use pneumatic suction devices. Different cupping methods can also be incorporated to address specialized needs, including athletic performance, post-exercise recovery, and pain reduction. The style and level of suction are selected according to each patient’s condition, treatment goals, and comfort.
How is cupping beneficial?
Cupping is commonly used to address muscle soreness, stiffness, restricted movement, and areas of persistent tension. It can be performed as a stand-alone treatment or combined with acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies to enhance their overall therapeutic effects.
How long has cupping been practiced?
Evidence suggests that cupping has been practiced for more than 3,500 years. Although its exact origins are difficult to determine, early forms of cupping have been documented in several ancient cultures, including those of Egypt, China, Greece, and the Middle East.
One of the earliest known written references appears in the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus, dating to approximately 1550 BCE. Over the centuries, cupping continued to develop within many traditional medical systems and eventually became an established therapy within Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Cupping Services offered at Foothills Acupuncture
Services may be scheduled individually or incorporated into your existing treatment plan. Choose a 60- or 90-minute follow-up appointment to allow time for additional therapies.
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A focused cupping treatment designed to help relieve muscular pain and tension, encourage circulation, improve mobility, and support physical recovery. Traditional fire cupping and targeted trigger-point cupping techniques are available to address concerns ranging from everyday tightness and discomfort to athletic and post-exercise recovery.
Cupping may be scheduled as a stand-alone service or incorporated into an existing acupuncture treatment plan by selecting a 60- or 90-minute follow-up appointment. When combined with acupuncture, cupping is provided when clinically appropriate and as appointment time allows.
Payment Information
Appointment price: $60
Payment is due in full at the time of the appointment unless prior arrangements have been approved or an eligible insurance claim is being submitted.
Insurance coverage for stand-alone cupping varies by plan and authorization.
As an individual service, the Cupping Session is not eligible for a standard or extended installment plan.
A valid credit or debit card may be required to remain on file for patients using insurance.
Completed appointments are nonrefundable.
How Can I Schedule a Cupping Appointment?
If you plan to combine cupping with acupuncture, we recommend scheduling a 60- or 90-minute acupuncture appointment to allow adequate time for both treatments.
Cupping may also be scheduled as a stand-alone treatment by selecting “Cupping Session” from the “Other Services” dropdown menu in our online scheduler.
If you are unsure which appointment to choose or need assistance with scheduling, please feel free to contact us by phone, text, or email. You may also schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss the best treatment option for your needs.
Call/Text: 720-683-0577
email: info@foothillsacupuncture.com
Use the online scheduler below to book your appointment