What is cupping and how does it work?

Cupping involves a practitioner placing round cups directly onto your skin. The cup is either first heated with fire or manually pumped to create a suction. Once a suction is created, the cups are then left on your skin for several minutes. It is believed that the suction created by the cup encourages blood flow—and this increased circulation may promote healing and reduce pain.

What are the benefits of cupping?

• Pain and tension relief

• Sport recovery; Professional athletes are increasingly using cupping therapy as part of their recovery practices

• Alleviates stress on weight-bearing joints and musculo-fascial structures

• The suction from the cups increases circulation to the area

• Focused blood flow helps your body by flushing built-up toxins through the lymphatic system

• Cupping can improve varicose veins and spider veins

What are the side effects of cupping?

Cupping may in rare instances cause pain, swelling, burns, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, skin pigmentation, and/or nausea. Cupping can also leave round purple marks or circular bruises on the skin; these marks may begin to fade after several days but can remain for 2-3 weeks.

What is a hot stone massage?

Hot stone massage therapy is an age-old treatment with the addition of heat for a modern twist. Water-heated, smooth stones are placed strategically on the body on key points—with or without pressure—for the ultimate in relaxation and pain relief.

What are the benefits of hot stone massage?

• Calms the nervous system

• Increases blood circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs

• Dissolves aches and pains attributed to stress

• Relieves insomnia, depression, and pain, easing your mind

• Relaxes you and relieves tension

Nova Naturopathic Clinic is located at Unit 208, 6707 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0E4, and we are open for you Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. CALL US today at (587) 391-5753 to learn everything else we can tell you about Cupping Therapy and Appointments, the benefits, and how we can help you with your overall wellness. You can also CALL US to BOOK AN APPOINTMENT with us, or you can BOOK ONLINE. We hope to hear from you soon!