MYOFASCIAL CUPPING.
Gentle suction lifts and decompresses tight tissue, drawing fresh blood to the area to release tension and speed up recovery.
- DURATION15–20 MIN
- BOOKEDWITHIN A MASSAGE
- TARGETANY PROBLEM AREA
- INTENSITYHIGH/KINETIC
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WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL CUPPING?
Cupping uses silicone or glass cups to create suction on the skin, lifting and separating the layers of fascia, muscle and connective tissue underneath. Most hands-on massage pushes down into tissue — cupping is the only technique that pulls up.
That decompression is why it works so well on stubborn areas. The vacuum draws fresh blood into congested tissue, releases tightness and breaks up adhesions or scar tissue that pressure alone struggles to shift.
Your therapist may also move the cups and add stretching while they're on, mobilising the tissue as it decompresses.
WHAT A SESSION IS LIKE.
OIL AND ASSESS
Massage oil goes on and your therapist finds the areas of tension worth cupping.
CUPS ON
Cups of various sizes are placed over those areas and suction is drawn — you'll feel a firm pulling sensation, not a pinch.
STATIC OR MOVING
Cups either sit for a few minutes or get glided along the muscle, depending on what the tissue needs.
MOVEMENT ADDED
Stretching or active movement while cupped mobilises the tissue through its full range.
BACK TO HANDS
Cups come off and the session continues with hands-on work.
WHY PEOPLE BOOK IT.
PAIN RELIEF
Releases tension and settles the affected area rather than fighting it with pressure.
IMPROVED CIRCULATION
Suction pulls blood into the tissue, delivering oxygen and clearing metabolic waste.
MORE RANGE
Lifting and separating fascia from muscle improves flexibility and joint mobility.
FASTER RECOVERY
Speeds up the body's own healing after injury or heavy training.
- +MUSCLE TENSION
- +BLOOD FLOW
- +MOBILITY
- —Broken, sunburnt or irritated skin over the treatment area
- —People on blood thinners or with bleeding disorders
- —Directly over varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis or recent surgical sites
- —Anyone who cannot have visible marks for an event within the next week
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AFTER YOUR SESSION.
- →Discoloration from light pink to dark purple is normal and expected. It is not a bruise from impact — it's drawn-up stagnant blood.
- →Marks usually fade within a few days and can occasionally take up to a week.
- →Warmth or tingling in the area is normal as blood flow increases.
- →Stay hydrated and skip strenuous training for the rest of the day.
QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED.
Why does cupping leave circular marks?
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The suction draws stagnant blood and metabolic waste up out of congested tissue toward the surface. The colour, from light pink to dark purple, reflects how congested the area was. It's not bruising from trauma, it doesn't usually hurt, and it typically fades within a few days.
Does cupping hurt?
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No. Most people describe it as a firm pulling or tugging sensation, and many find it more comfortable than deep thumb pressure on the same knot. Tell your therapist if suction feels sharp and they'll reduce it.
How long do the marks last?
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Usually three to five days, occasionally up to a week if the area was very congested. If you have a wedding, shoot or beach holiday coming up, tell your therapist and they'll skip cupping or use lighter suction.
Do I book cupping separately?
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No. Book a sports massage and tell your therapist what's bothering you — cupping is used within the session where it's the right tool, at no extra charge.
PAIRS WELL WITH.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Deep, targeted massage for recovery, injury prevention and performance — for athletes and desk-sitters alike. Cupping and blading included where your body needs it.
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Instrument-assisted soft tissue massage: specialised tools glide along muscle and fascia to break down scar tissue and improve mobility.
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High-energy acoustic waves that reach stubborn, chronic pain — tendons, heels and shoulders — without needles or surgery.
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