“Cupping is a fantastic procedure for eliminating stagnation and improving bloodflow, especially in the regions of your back. It's an ancient Chinese healing practice that's just now gaining publicity in the United States”. http://www.newstarget.com/001349.html

Cupping stimulates blood flow to inert areas of muscles and skin, loosens dense connective tissue, drains Edemas (excess fluid), and stimulates the Peripheral Nervous System. Cupping is very beneficial for many conditions such as headaches, hypertension, anxiety, fibromyalgia and fatigue.

Cupping gains popularity in Hollywood:
(which means it will gain popularity with your clients as well)!

Gwyneth Paltrow
This form of alternative pain therapy recently left some curious marks on actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The mystery behind the circular marks on Paltrow's back was solved by Michael Gaeta, president of the Acupuncture Society of New York, who described the therapy on The Early Show.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/12/earlyshow/health/main628788.shtml

“Fire cupping uses a flame to create suction in the cup…it brings fresh blood to the area…so it tends to improve circulation. It also helps open up the chest and benefit the lungs…Most commonly, it’s used for aches and pains of various types as well as respiratory problems, cough, wheezing…” “Cupping therapy… has been part of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years”.

In Volume #8 of our series, you will find instruction on Chinese Cupping Techniques, as well as Massage Therapy for Cellulite Reduction, and Medical Massage in cases of Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders.

To view details about Volume 8, click on this link.