Health & Wellness SERVICES

Cupping Therapy

30+ years experience

Serving all of Adelaide

What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping Therapy is an ancient alternative medicine therapy and complementary treatment that utilizes special “cups” to create suction in specific locations of the body with the intention to increase blood flow and reduce pain symptoms and deep tissue inflammation within the body.

These special cups are applied with minimal pressure, heat and suction. This suction is caused by the heat within the cup when placed on the body. The beginning of Cupping Therapy is believed to be around 1500 B.C. From then, many cultures have adopted and added more beneficial techniques to cupping therapies.

How does cupping therapy work?

Cupping Therapy may help with:

Decreasing Blood Pressure
Improving Circulation
Decreasing Migraines
Decreasing Cellulite
Boosting skin function to help with acne and eczema
Anxiety and depression
Decreasing Myofascial Pain

How does Cupping Theraoy actually work?

Being the skin is the biggest organ of the human body; when doing Cupping Therapy, the cups suction pulls the unhealthy toxins up to the surface of the skin allowing healthy blood and oxygen flow to the needed areas. This allows the toxins to be flushed out through the lymphatic system, kidneys and liver.

What does it feel like?

Cupping is safe, and although it is usually painless, some patients experience a slight sensation of suction and pulling of the skin. This is mostly the only discomfort experienced. For the mayority of people, cupping is enjoyable and relaxing. After the treatment with cupping therapy, it is very normal to have some painless bruising in the circle shapes where the cups were placed. These bruises usually disapear within 3 to 4 days.

Cupping Therapy Services in Adelaide and Surrounding Suburbs

We are proud of our reputation and always work hard to give everyone who comes to our centre a 5 star service.

What types of cupping are there?

There are three main types of Cupping available at SA Wellness Centre

DRY CUPPING

Dry cupping is performed by applying a plastic cup to the surface of the skin and using a pump, air is removed by suction. These cups create a suction of the skin and helps remove toxins from the body. Areas of pain and inflammation greatly benefit from cupping as it relieves congestion and allows blood to flow easier.

WET CUPPING / HIJAMA

For Wet Cupping, small scratches are made to the surface of the skin with a sterile blade after dry cupping has been performed for a few minutes. The aim of Hijama is to extract stagnated or congested blood from certain points around your body. Some patients say it tickles and others compare it to the flick of an elastic rubber band.

Communication During Cupping Therapy:

Communication with our clients undergoing cupping therapy is very important. Before beginning treatment, our therapists conduct detailed consultations to understand each client's specific needs and concerns. We explain the process, potential benefits, and any sensations they might experience during cupping. Post-therapy, we provide comprehensive advice on aftercare and respond promptly to any follow-up queries or concerns. This open line of communication ensures that our clients feel fully informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their cupping therapy journey.

Extensive Experience in Cupping Therapy:

Our therapists at SA Wellness Centre are not only trained but have extensive experience in delivering cupping therapy. They possess a deep understanding of the techniques and the science behind this ancient therapy, ensuring that it's applied effectively for various conditions such as muscle tension, pain relief, and improved circulation. Our experience allows us to tailor the therapy to individual needs, maximising the therapeutic benefits while ensuring safety and comfort. This expertise has been honed through years of practice and continuous learning, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of care in cupping therapy.

Flexible Availability for Cupping Services:

We understand that our clients have varying schedules and time constraints. Therefore, SA Wellness Centre offers flexible scheduling for cupping therapy sessions, including availability during evenings and weekends. This flexibility ensures that our clients can access cupping therapy at times that are most convenient for them, without having to disrupt their daily routines. We also accommodate last-minute appointments wherever possible, understanding that sometimes immediate relief is needed. This commitment to availability demonstrates our dedication to making cupping therapy accessible and convenient for all our clients.

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Cupping Therapy

Practitioners

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Massage Therapist

Ms Mellora Varjavandi

Focused on relief for everyday tension and strains and pain relief.

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Physiotherapist

Mr. Daniel Policicchio

Manual therapy and tailored exercise programs with NDIS experience.

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Myotherapist

Ms Annie Thornton

Experienced and distinguished female myotherapist in Adelaide.

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Physiotherapist

Mr Tyler Dell

Musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, surgical rehab.

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Massage Therapist

Ms. Brooke Bonser

Sports massage, deep tissue, relaxation and pregnancy massage.

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Chiropractor

Dr. Bronte Craig

Chiropractic services, myofascial dry needling and cupping

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Myotherapist & Director

Mr. Diego Santana

Myotherapist, Dry Needling, Cupping Therapy / Director and Partner.

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FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it hurt?

Pain tolerance differs from person to person though you can be reassured that with the hundreds of people we have serviced to date that we have had no client unable to tolerate the procedure. Some patients say it tickles and others compare it to the flick of an elastic rubber band.

How long are cups applied for in cupping therapy?

Depending on your body and condition, cups may be placed on your skin for up to ten minutes. They may either stay in place for that time, or the practitioner will remove them and place them on another location of your body.

Hijama is different depending on the patient and the practitioner.

Side effects of cupping therapy?

During cupping therapy the patient should expect a slight pulling, stretching and/or warm sensation when the cups are applied to the skin.

Various pressures of the cups are applied depending on your body type and type of pain or condition you are experiencing. If the cups are slid up and down your skin you will feel a slight stretch, almost the same as a massage.

Often the cups will leave reddening of the skin where the cups were applied, depending on the strength of the suction. These marks will fade sooner if they are lighter in color, and may take a bit longer if they are darker in color. Typically the reddening shows up stronger on the first treatment.

How many treatments are needed?

This is a difficult question to answer as no literature has been published with regards to treatment frequency and diseases. We can only suggest you base treatments on subjective outcomes i.e how you feel the days/weeks following your cupping treatment. Most people will return once per month and others every 3 months, 6 months or 12 months routinely.