The flipside of the coin to Gua Sha, our Cupping Therapy (Myofascial Decompression Therapy) at Bio Energetic Dynamics. A reverse compression technique that works using the vaccum created in a silicon cup to improve circulation and relieve muscle discomfort. Cocoa Butter Gel, Shea Butter, or Lotion may are used as the cup is left stationary or is glided across the skin. Since the ‘mark’ from cupping are metabolic waste being ‘brought up to the surface’, no guarantee can be made that no ‘marks’ will be left. There is no erethema, however, like there is in Gua Sha.

Our Myofascial Decompression Therapy Massage uses specialized silicon cups to create a vacuum to help improve circulation and relieve muscle discomfort. Gliding cups work to create a release of muscle tension, increase metabolic response and enhance your therapeutic massage. This can be applied to a targeted area of focus or done as full body session. The goal is to induce increased circulation, enhanced lymphatic flow and support deeper superficial tissue work, and when the cups are kept in motion, has a greater chance of not leaving ‘marks’ Whether done as a full body or a extended targeted service, adhesions are loosened, connective tissue is lifted and fresh blood flow is delivered to stagnant muscles and skin It may not remove metabolic waste and debris to the degree Gua Sha does, but it also tends to be more comfortable. The choice is yours. Myofascial Decompression therapy has the possibility to relieve headaches, reduce mental fatigue, and complements many of our other massage modalities.

If you’re interested, there are some links to Pub Med research and articles here.