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INTRODUCING AN
OLD THERAPY WITH VARIOUS TECHNIQUES
Massage cupping utilizes suction
and negative pressure to drain excess fluids, and
toxins, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue,
bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles and
stimulates the peripheral nervous system.
Massage cupping is used in cellulite treatments at
Sanctuary Spa to break down the fatty globules,
release toxins stored in fatty tissue, and eliminate
the lumps associated with cellulite.
Sanctuary Spa is the leading expert in the art of
Massage Cupping in the Houston area.
Cupping developed over time from
the original use of hollowed animal horns to drain
toxins out of snakebites and skin lesions. Horns
evolved into bamboo cups, which were eventually
replaced by glass. Therapeutic applications evolved
with the refinement of the cup itself, and with the
cultures that employed cupping as a health care
technique. The true origin of cupping remains in
obscurity.
The Chinese expanded the utilization to include use
in surgery to divert blood flow from the surgery
site. Cupping eventually developed into a separate
therapy, with healers treating a variety of
conditions.
The Egyptians produced a text on ancient medicine
that discussed the use of cupping for conditions
such as fever, pain, vertigo, menstruation, weakened
appetite and accelerating the "healing crisis" of
disease. From the Egyptians, cupping was introduced
to the Greeks and eventually spread to ancient
cultures in many countries of Europe and even the
Americas.
In recent history, European and American doctors
widely used cupping in practice into the late
1800's. Breast cupping became common for inflamed
breasts and lactation dysfunctions. The familiar
breast pump emerged from this.
The 20th century brought about a decline in interest
as technology and machines came into use. new
cupping sets were introduced using pumps to create
the vacuum, and these sets were carried by medical
supply companies well into the 1940's.
Varied techniques are employed
at Sanctuary Spa. The original art utilizing glass
cups and the newer arts of manual vacuum are used at
Sanctuary Spa.
Cupping is also known as decompression massage
therapy. By relieving the atmospheric pressure to
the tissue, increase blood flow to the area
increases the removal of tissue toxins which allows
fresh blood flow to feed, nourish and heal affected
areas of the body.
Sanctuary Spa uses Glass Cupping and Manual Vacuum
Cupping.
Ask your massage therapist to add 15 minutes of
cupping to your back and see what a difference it
will make for you.
Find out how we can help you
feel and look better!
PRICING:
$35
MASSAGE CUPPING - Add-on to any massage - 15
minutes
$100 CELLULITE CUPPING -
Legs, buttocks, hips & abdomen - 45 minutes -
focus on 2 areas per/treatment
$45
SCAR TISSUE CUPPING - 20 Minutes
$45
BRONCHIAL/SINUS CONGESTION - 20 Minutes |
