Chinese Cupping
The Healing Touch
Traditional Chinese Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice of moxibustion therapy in which a cup is applied to the skin on your back and the pressure in the cup is reduced by using the heat from a flame that creates suction so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn and held into the cup.
In this traditional medicinal practice, the skin is pinched at specific acupuncture key points until a redness is generated. This treatment has some relation to certain massage techniques along the back that is an important aspect of tuina.
EARLY HISTORY
The earliest use of cupping that is recorded is from the famous Taoist alchemist and herbalist, Ge Hong (281–341 A.D.).
watch a short video clip of how it's done
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Chinese Cupping
The Healing Touch
Traditional Chinese Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice of moxibustion therapy in which a cup is applied to the skin on your back and the pressure in the cup is reduced by using the heat from a flame that creates suction so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn and held into the cup.
In this traditional medicinal practice, the skin is pinched at specific acupuncture key points until a redness is generated. This treatment has some relation to certain massage techniques along the back that is an important aspect of tuina.
EARLY HISTORY
The earliest use of cupping that is recorded is from the famous Taoist alchemist and herbalist, Ge Hong (281–341 A.D.).
watch a short video clip of how it's done
* click here *
Copyright © 2008 - 2014 Tomitheos Photography - All Rights Reserved