MASSAGE CUPPING WELCOME TO
May 24, 2015
MASSAGE CUPPING
WELCOME TO
HISTORY
CHINA- Pre and Post Surgical Treatment
EGYPT- Used Cupping for insect bites
GE HONG
HIPPOCRATES
GALEN
AVINCENNA
CHARLES KENNEDY
AMBROISE PARE
imhotep
Giac Hoi- Vietnam
Bankouvani- Czech Republic
Ventosa- Philippines
Bahnkes- Israel
Kupa Cekme- Turkey
Kyukaku- Japan
Hijama- Arabic
CUPPING THERAPIES
ANIMAL HORN
BAMBOO
WOOD
CLAY
CERAMIC
METAL
GLASS
PLASTIC
SILICONE
RUBBER
EVOLUTION…
WET AND DRY
CUPPING
TYPES OF CUPPING THERAPIES
A term used to name a genre of bodywork that utilizes suction and
an “ACTIVE CUP” to facilitate healing and aiding the body
forward to homeostasis.
VACUTHERAPIES INCLUDES…
VACUTHERAPIES
With the use of a handheld vacuum pump, plastic cups, and attachment this unique brand of bodywork uses suction to lift tissue.
The moving of the cups not only keeps the cups dynamic but also mimics our massage strokes.
Massage Cupping
Based on the foundation and structure of Massage Cupping bodywork, the practitioner now has the
MC-600 vacuumobilization machine to perform either a static suction or multiple pumping suction modes.
Medi-cupping
Also based on the foundation of Massage Cupping bodywork, this incorporates certain equipment for client’s home use.
(Greatest benefit of Theracupping is that it reinforces office session, continuing treatment.)
Theracupping
1) Less strain on hands.
2) Tissue release w/o discomfort to client.
3) No additional time to session.
4) Increase revenue.
5) Inexpensive equipment.
6) Compliments other modalities.
BENEFITS OF MC (therapist)
1) Clears Stagnation.
2) Relieves Inflammation.
3) Quicker and longer lasting results.
4) Little to no discomfort.
5) Stimulation of PNS
6) Stretches connective tissue.
7) Expels congestion.
8) Enhances circulatory and lymphatic flow.
9) Customized sessions: (Strength, Duration, Technique, and Frequency)
BENEFITS OF MC (client)
• Skeletal• Immunity
• Urinary• Reproductive
• Muscular• Digestive• Excretory
• Respiratory• Integumentary
Nervous System
Endocrine
System
Circulatory
System
Lymphatic
System
Comprehensive Care
Has a direct influence on fluids of the body…
LYMPH
BLOOD
SYNOVIAL FLUID
CSF
BODY WATER
INTESTINAL FLUIDS
MASSAGE CUPPING…
Massage Cupping greatly accelerates the benefits of many types of treatments.
MASSAGE CUPPING…
SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE
SUPERFICIAL FASCIA
SUPERFICIAL SKELETAL MUSCLES
DEEP FASCIA
DEEP SKELETAL MUSCLE
PERIOSTEUM
Six Layers of Soft Tissue
HOW DEEP?
Massage Cupping intensifies the therapeutic aspects of
traditional cupping and creates a therapy that is .
RESULTS ORIENTED!
MASSAGE CUPPING…
Traditional Cupping (TCM)Based on the clearing of meridian channels.
Works on Tsubos, Chinese Diagnostics, and Acupressure points.
Stationary cups are applied to the back to dispel Jing Chi (stagnated Chi)- depleted constitution.
VACUTHERAPIESBased on western allopathic medicine. A&P
Dredging of Nerve, Lymphatic, and Circulatory pathways.
Intent is on the restoration of Homeostasis.
MASSAGE CUPPING IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF ANCIENT
CHINESE CUPPING WITH WESTERN APPLICATION
Even though MC and TCM cupping are similar, the development of
techniques that is for MT’s mimicking our massage strokes.
*THIS KEEPS THE CUPS ACTIVE AND/OR DYNAMIC.
MC TECHNIQUES…
PARKING TRACTION
SUCTION/RELEASE VIBRATION
TWISTING POPPING
SHAKING R. FRICTION
GLIDING SKIN ROLLING
ROLLING ROTATION SCOOPING
FLASH CUPPING
MASSAGE CUPPING TECHNIQUES
• “ACTIVE CUP”
CREATES SEPARATION IN THE TISSUE.
• “STATIC CUP”
DRAWS STAGNATION TOWARDS CUP
MASSAGE CUPPING…
• VERY LIGHT SUCTION-
(encourages lymph flow)
• LIGHT SUCTION-
(encourages fluid drainage and centripetal bloodflow)
• STRONG SUCTION-
(encourages scar tissue and TP’s release)
“ACTIVE CUP”- intensity of cup suction
PC= 13MT+ 3I+ 7(2) /i2
Personalized/Customized Equation
MC TECHNIQUES + INTENSITY OF CUP SUCTION +
VARIOUS CUP SIZES
Over
Client’s Goals and Therapists’ Intentuition
=
SOFTENS BROAD AREAS FOR TREATING:
Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Spasms
NAVIGATE TOUGHER SMALLER AREAS:
TMJ, Ankle conditions, Plantar Fasciitis
GENTLE /NON-INVASIVE…
Conditions that respond to Massagecupping…
Fibromyalgia
Tendonitis (RSI)
IBS, constipation
Insomnia
Parkinson’s Disease
Celluite
Toxicity
Poor Circulation
TMJ
Plantar Fascitis
Poorly nourished skin
…BRINGING THE BODY BACK TO HOMEOSTASIS ALLOWS THE BODY TO
CONTINUE DRAINING ITSELF.