Introduction to Cupping 101

Cupping: The application of suction upon the skin to help or cure what ails us.

Traditional Use: Cupping has been around for several thousand years. Medically, it is applied to loosen congestion, open the lymph system, reduce pain, and adjust “qi”, an excess of which, according to traditional Chinese medicine, contributes to certain ailments.  

This presentation covers:

  • Types of therapeutic cupping are still used today

  • And then, there's what WE do with Cups!

  • Types of “cups” commonly available

  • Practical/Safety Issues