Cupping Therapies in 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
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.
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?
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.
What is Hijama (Wet Cupping)?
Hijama is an ancient bloodletting technique utilised in many parts of the Middle East, China and Europe. To be more specific this traditional technique is utilised within the Middles East off the advice given by the Greatest Prophet of Islam.
How does Hijama (Wet Cupping) work?
Hijama involves the application of cups through vacuum to certain points on your body. Once cups are in position blood is drawn into the cups through small skin incisions made prior.
The aim of Hijama is to extract stagnated or congested blood from certain points around your body. The theory is that such blood could slow down the delivery of much needed oxygen, mineral electrolytes, vitamins, enzymes, immune system cells & antibodies to your cells, tissues and organs. With stagnated or congested blood present in your body; your cells, tissues and organs may not function at the best and so latter become progressively weak, inefficient or easily overcome by Bacteria, Infection etc.
Who is not suitable for Hijama?
- Children below the age of 10 years old
- Adults above the age of 70 years old
- People suffering from a lack of red blood cells (Anemia)
- People recovering from surgery
- People using blood thinning or Anti-Clotting medication such as Aspirin, Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Dabigatran (Pradaxa), Apixaban (Eliquis), Heparin (various), Warfarin (Coumadin) etc
- Pregnant women & women Breast feeding (during and 6 months after feeding ceased)
- People with a history of Cancer, Diabetes, Heart attacks and Asthma attacks.
CUPPING THERAPISTS
Myotherapist
Harley
Harley began studying a Bachelor of Health Science – Myotherapy to help not only himself but for others in healing their bodies from a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. His focus with his clients is to reduce pain, improve the quality of function in muscles and joints, and client education. Harley’s interests lay in acute and chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system and he can utilise a variety of techniques such as cupping, dry needling, and joint mobilisation to list a few in the treatment and care of his clients.
Harley’s also a professional soccer player. Having a background in sports and doing it for nearly two decades now has influenced him to follow this career path. Harley has always been interested in taking the best care of his own body from a recovery point of view and that has led to an interest in helping others with their own recovery and management of injuries.
He consults in both locations
Myotherapist & Hijama Practitioner
Diego
Diego joined the SA Wellness Centre team in January 2020 as a Myotherapist.
Diego comes from a nursing and pathology background and studied a Bachelor degree in Health Science in Myotherapy. He is also one of the first certified Hijama practitioners in SA. His duty of care is exceptional. Diego also offers dry needling, dry cupping and wet cupping to help with various types of muscle pain such as, upper and lower back pain, sciatica, headaches and migraines, shoulder pain; just to name a few.
As a Myotherapist, Diego is committed to delivering exceptional treatment, providing relief from injury and discomfort, and encouraging creative flow in a nurturing, professional environment.
Please feel free to call and speak to our friendly staff if you would like to find out more about Myotherapy and how it can help you.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Brooke
Brooke has a passion for helping and nurturing people through massage therapy. She is someone that you can trust, as she only wants the best outcome for her clients.
Brooke’s go-to massage technique is trigger point therapy combined with myofascial release to help decrease discomfort and pain for her clients.
She’s also well trained in sports massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation and pregnancy massage to help her clients reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
Away from the massage table, she enjoys any beach walks and hanging out with friends and family. She grew up locally, participating in local sport, mainly volleyball at a state level.
Myotherapist
Annie
Chiropractor
Dr. Bronte
Dr. Bronte decided to become a chiropractor after she experienced the benefits of chiropractic care for herself and through her family as she grew up. She uses a variety of techniques including Diversified, Activator, drop-piece, and soft tissue techniques to tailor care to her patient’s specific needs during their health care journey.
Dr. Bronte graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) in 2021. She has also gained her level one certification in Myofascial Dry Needling and Cupping from the Manual Medicine Australasia.
Outside of Chiropractic, Dr. Bronte enjoys spending time with her family and her cat Mr. Boots. She loves to travel and to go for hikes to explore.
Dr. Bronte is a registered Chiropractor under AHPRA and a member of the Australia Chiropractors Association (ACA).
Remedial Massage Therapist
Josh
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Certificate 4 in Personal Training and Allied Health Assistant
- Bachelor’s in Psychology
Josh is a dedicated professional with a profound commitment to health and wellness, exemplified through his comprehensive approach to massage therapy. Possessing a wealth of knowledge in the field, he consistently delivers top-tier service to his clients. In addition to holding a Diploma in Remedial Massage, Josh has achieved certification in Personal Training and Allied Health Assistance. Recently, he successfully completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, enhancing his holistic understanding of well-being.
Committed to embodying the principles he advocates, Josh prioritizes regular massage treatments, favouring the Myofascial Cupping technique. His diverse skill set encompasses various massage modalities, including Relaxation, Remedial, Trigger Point, Lymphatic Drainage, Scraping (Gua Sha), and Myofascial Cupping.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Josh finds fulfilment in outdoor activities such as hiking and indulges his passion for photography. He also maintains a keen interest in UFC/WWE and dedicates himself to rigorous training in the gym, reflecting his dedication to a holistic and balanced lifestyle.
Josh is available Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
