Helpful Explanations
What are cup markings?
What many people don't know is that the cup markings are not bruises! By loose definition, a bruise is a result of a blunt-force trauma. In fact, the markings that may result from cupping techniques are the contrary. It is a decompression motion that initiates the lift of stuck tissues. This motion "un-earths" old blood, injuries and stress points. The discolorations are an indication that harmful pathogens and toxins have successfully drawn out of the area. The darker the color, the older the stressed point. Cup markings can range from light pink to dark purple and can last
1 - 10 days.
Cupping Hydrates Your Fascia?
Fascia is an iridescent, blue-white connective tissue located under the skin's deepest layer. Fascia surrounds and runs through muscle, and is continuous from the top of the cranium to the tips of toes. The water and collagen matrix of fascia tissue provides glide to our muscles as we move. When an injury, pain, tension, wrinkles or cellulite is present, it is an indication that fascia is in a dehydrated state. Fascia becomes dehydrated and due to overuse, underuse and inflammation.
Cupping therapies bring hydration back into the fascia thus leaving your body with less tension, aches and pain. Often, clients feel more "spacious" in their body when receiving cupping therapy combined with fascial massage. Better range of motion and more freedom through the spine is also often reported and demonstrated post cupping massage.
Marisa Sabin LMT,CCP
Marisa attended the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge Massachusetts. With 20 years of experience, Marisa has worked on thousands of individuals who sought body care.
"Whether you come in for a treatment (whether it be cupping or massage ... or both!), my goal is to provide you with the best care. I believe I offer the best of all body treatments: Massage with Cupping. Cupping (decompression) fights gravity and reduces tension by the action of lifting. Massage therapy (compression) nurtures and
re-shapes muscle.