Cupping

It is a method in which special containers, in a variety of sizes, are applied in a specific way on the skin’s surface (in order to produce a vacuum effect).

The cupping treatment has been used since the ancient times by various civilizations (Greece, Egypt, Asia Minor). In China, it was applied not only on the back, but also on various parts of the body that might develop an unbalance, e.g. a joint.

When cupping is combined with shiatsu the therapeutic effect is enhanced according to the malfunction, and this combination is suggested for treating areas where the blood flow needs to be increased locally.

Cupping also has excellent results in muscle twitches (e.g. when cold penetrates the muscles) and in swollen fatty tissue (cellulite) as it promotes the detoxification.

Finally, it is the best way to deal with the common cold and flu.