Cupping Therapy
Relieve Stagnation • Restore Flow • Release Tension
Cupping is an ancient healing technique used across many cultures to restore the natural flow of energy and blood in the body. It involves placing glass or silicone cups on the skin to create gentle suction, drawing stagnant fluids and tension to the surface, where the body can more easily process and release them.
In East Asian Medicine, stagnation is often the root of pain and dysfunction. Cupping works by increasing circulation, loosening connective tissue, and supporting the movement of vital energy in areas where things have become tight, blocked, or inflamed. It leaves behind distinctive round marks that are not bruises but signs of energetic and circulatory release—visible echoes of what was held and now let go.
At ECHO Acupuncture, cupping is used thoughtfully and selectively. Cups are placed with precision and attuned to the needs of your system—whether to unwind deep muscular tension, support detoxification, ease respiratory issues, or simply help you breathe more deeply into your body.
Some of the most common reasons people receive cupping include:
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Muscle tightness and chronic tension
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Neck and back pain
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Stress and emotional holding
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Respiratory congestion
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Fatigue and sluggishness
Cupping can be experienced on its own, or alternated with acupuncture—allowing your body to shift between deep release and quiet recalibration. Like all therapies here, it’s approached with care, presence, and intention.
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