Cupping
The Art of ACE Massage Cupping Therapy™ (MC-P-1)
By creating suction and negative pressure, ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is used to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways. The cup is positioned over the area of the body to be treated and suction is created using a vacuum gun or bulb. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be stimulating or sedating.
What is the difference between ACE Massage Cupping™ and traditional Chinese cupping therapy?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of five to fifteen minutes, and the cups may also be moved over the area. The goal of Chinese cupping therapy is to move stagnation of blood and chi, disperse internal heat, and other applications based on Traditional Chinese Medical diagnostics. Traditional cupping therapies are also generally used in many cultures on both adults and children for respiratory conditions, pain relief, and multiple other uses in home health care.
ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is a more commonly used tool for massage therapists and other healthcare practitioners. Before applying the cup, the therapist will administer oil or lotion to facilitate smooth movement. The entire back may be treated, including the neck, shoulders, middle and lower back, and sacral area. The hip and thigh areas may also be treated, and abdominal Massage Cupping™ bodywork feels just incredible. Almost every area of the body responds to this unique treatment.
How does ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy feel?
The sensation is truly indescribable, often experienced as deep warmth and a tingling sensation lasting long after the treatment has ended. The action on the nervous system is sedating, and people will often descend into a profound state of relaxation. The body comes alive, and new ease of movement can truly be felt.
What are the benefits of ACE Massage Cupping™?
ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is not an irritant to the skin or body. It draws the inflammation out, yet does not add to it. The skin will turn red with strong movements, indicating that circulation has been brought to the surface. Application of liniments, analgesics, plant hydrosols and essential oil blends immediately after ACE Massage Cupping™ bodywork will enable absorption of the product deep into the tissue. Increased local blood supply to the muscles and skin will bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away via the veins. Conditions of chronic and acute pain can be relieved with minimal discomfort and tense muscles softened quickly and easily. ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is wonderfully effective as an addition to a massage or other therapeutic service.
Another effective application of ACE Massage Cupping™ is in the treatment of cellulite. A very light suction provides drainage, while heavier application can be used to stimulate circulation and loosen adhesions or “dimpling.” The thighs and hip region should be treated prior to a wrapping procedure to enhance the absorption of product. Enjoy the feeling of warm, energized skin being painted with soothing algae, mud or gel before being enveloped.
Why should I request ACE Massage Cupping™?
People often report that the experience stayed with them longer than most treatments, and the speed with which ACE Massage Cupping™ effects change in the tissue is truly amazing. When used in a treatment series, the results are cumulative. Yet even in a single treatment, a long-term physical issue may be resolved! Applications for this technique include body contouring, chronic pain relief, pre-surgery prepping and post-surgery recovery (face and body), detoxification, and increased sports performance. Conditions that have responded to ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy include colon disorders, edema, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, cellulite, nervous tension and many more!
What is the discoloration that occurs after some treatments?
There is a “marked” difference between traditional Chinese cupping therapy and ACE Massage Cupping™. The marks that are commonly left from TCM treatments are the desired result. ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy very rarely produces this discoloration, called a “cup kiss” or “doo-hickey.” If this appears during the treatment, it’s just an added bonus indicating the release of intense stagnation (body fluids and toxins) in the area. This is not a bruise and will dissipate anywhere between a few hours and a few days. It is also unlikely that it will re-occur in the same area.
Is ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy safe?
This technique is used safely on children, adults and elderly persons. The most common misuse of ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is overuse. This is an intense therapy, and its impact on the body systems is significant. In particular, the elderly, children, and persons with diabetes and those on blood thinners should be treated gently. After any ACE Massage Cupping™ treatment, it is important to avoid exposure to excessive heat or cold, and sufficient hydration is required to facilitate elimination. A complete assessment of specific conditions at the time of treatment must be taken into consideration by the practitioner.
Cupping therapy can be used to move stagnation, relieve inflammation, and drain/move fluids. The action is similar to the action of fomentations/hot compresses. The mechanism is to draw blood from the arteries to the capillaries. The blood then returns via the veins to be cleansed or disposed of. Cupping is not an irritant to the skin or body. It draws the inflammation out but does not add to it.
ACE Massage Cupping™ is also used to lift and stretch soft tissue (muscle, fascia/connective, attachments), separate fused tissue layers (i.e. ITB and TFL), release and soften scar tissue, open body drainage systems to aid in decongesting “solid bloat” and increase hydration of tissues. Bones also respond well to treatment.
Therapeutic Effects of ACE Massage Cupping™
Lymph Drainage
Loosen Adhesions
Release Deep Tissue Issues
Move Stagnation
Relieve Inflammation
Stimulate Blood Flow
Sedate the Nervous System
Conditions Benefiting From ACE Massage Cupping™
Cupping has been used extensively for asthma and pneumonia. The respiratory system and phlegm respond very well to ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy and this can ease labored breathing. The effect on the nervous system is sedating and is widely used for high blood pressure conditions, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, chronic headache, neuralgia and rheumatism. Pain relief is quick, and long-term injuries and restrictions can release in one or a few treatments. Scar tissue softens quickly. Lymph drainage using Massage Cupping™ can greatly benefit pre- and post-operative conditions and may assist in the healing process. The same drainage, breakdown of stagnation and adhesions will assist in contouring the body and improving the appearance of cellulite.
ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is a pleasant and gentle, non-invasive technique that achieves powerful results in:
Cellulite Reduction
Pain Reduction
Joint Mobilization
Lymph Drainage
Scar Reduction
Pre- and Post-Operative Therapy to
Shorten Recovery Time & Enhance Surgical Results
Releasing Tight, Contacted Muscle Tissue
Contouring the Face & Body
Assisting with Weight Loss Programs
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Detoxification – Movement of Stagnation
Skin Toning and Firming
Conditions that respond to ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy:
Fibromyalgia
Poor Circulation
Sciatica
Insomnia & Anxiety
Cellulite
Toxicity
Asthma & Pneumonia
TMJ Dysfunction
Diabetes
Parkinson’s Disease
Chronic Pain
Menopause
Arthritis
Neuralgia
Scoliosis
Lung Inflammation & Congestion
Migraine, Tension Heachaches, & Sinusitis
High Blood Pressure / Low Blood Pressure
Sluggish Colon & IBS
Stagnant Lymph Edema
Pre- & Post-Operative Conditions
Athletic Stress & Injury
Bursitis, Tendonitis, & Plantar Fasciitis
Scars & Adhesions
Spider Veins & Varicosities
Muscular Aches
After Your ACE Massage Cupping™ Session
Drink plenty of the purest water you can find
Do not exercise until the next day
Avoid chills, drafts or excessive heat for 4-6 hrs.
Avoid hot showers, steam, sauna until next day (use warm water)
Do not receive other bodywork for 48 hours as this could overload your system or complicate the work that was done.
Remember that ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy starts working on opening lymphatic pathways for those who have “solid bloat”, debris and congestion, or specific trauma to the tissue, often with dramatic results. Subsequent sessions clear deeper layers of old congestion and restriction to effect significant change in conditions.
If you are receiving the body cocoon, it is important to avoid showers or baths until the next day.
Skin discolorations reveal old blood trapped in the tissue and will dissipate between 1-4 days.
Call your therapist with any questions you might have.
Burning sensations can occur and have often indicated a renewed blood flow to the tissue or natural separation of old adhesions in the fascia.
Tune in to the messages your body sends, including a change in sleep patterns, appetite, thirst, mood, energy, elimination of fluids and solids, how clothes fit, digestion, breathing capacity, pain levels, endurance, recovery time (athletes) and any other changes that you notice.
The Art of ACE Massage Cupping Therapy™ (MC-P-1)
By creating suction and negative pressure, ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is used to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways. The cup is positioned over the area of the body to be treated and suction is created using a vacuum gun or bulb. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be stimulating or sedating.
What is the difference between ACE Massage Cupping™ and traditional Chinese cupping therapy?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of five to fifteen minutes, and the cups may also be moved over the area. The goal of Chinese cupping therapy is to move stagnation of blood and chi, disperse internal heat, and other applications based on Traditional Chinese Medical diagnostics. Traditional cupping therapies are also generally used in many cultures on both adults and children for respiratory conditions, pain relief, and multiple other uses in home health care.
ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is a more commonly used tool for massage therapists and other healthcare practitioners. Before applying the cup, the therapist will administer oil or lotion to facilitate smooth movement. The entire back may be treated, including the neck, shoulders, middle and lower back, and sacral area. The hip and thigh areas may also be treated, and abdominal Massage Cupping™ bodywork feels just incredible. Almost every area of the body responds to this unique treatment.
How does ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy feel?
The sensation is truly indescribable, often experienced as deep warmth and a tingling sensation lasting long after the treatment has ended. The action on the nervous system is sedating, and people will often descend into a profound state of relaxation. The body comes alive, and new ease of movement can truly be felt.
What are the benefits of ACE Massage Cupping™?
ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is not an irritant to the skin or body. It draws the inflammation out, yet does not add to it. The skin will turn red with strong movements, indicating that circulation has been brought to the surface. Application of liniments, analgesics, plant hydrosols and essential oil blends immediately after ACE Massage Cupping™ bodywork will enable absorption of the product deep into the tissue. Increased local blood supply to the muscles and skin will bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away via the veins. Conditions of chronic and acute pain can be relieved with minimal discomfort and tense muscles softened quickly and easily. ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is wonderfully effective as an addition to a massage or other therapeutic service.
Another effective application of ACE Massage Cupping™ is in the treatment of cellulite. A very light suction provides drainage, while heavier application can be used to stimulate circulation and loosen adhesions or “dimpling.” The thighs and hip region should be treated prior to a wrapping procedure to enhance the absorption of product. Enjoy the feeling of warm, energized skin being painted with soothing algae, mud or gel before being enveloped.
Why should I request ACE Massage Cupping™?
People often report that the experience stayed with them longer than most treatments, and the speed with which ACE Massage Cupping™ effects change in the tissue is truly amazing. When used in a treatment series, the results are cumulative. Yet even in a single treatment, a long-term physical issue may be resolved! Applications for this technique include body contouring, chronic pain relief, pre-surgery prepping and post-surgery recovery (face and body), detoxification, and increased sports performance. Conditions that have responded to ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy include colon disorders, edema, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, cellulite, nervous tension and many more!
What is the discoloration that occurs after some treatments?
There is a “marked” difference between traditional Chinese cupping therapy and ACE Massage Cupping™. The marks that are commonly left from TCM treatments are the desired result. ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy very rarely produces this discoloration, called a “cup kiss” or “doo-hickey.” If this appears during the treatment, it’s just an added bonus indicating the release of intense stagnation (body fluids and toxins) in the area. This is not a bruise and will dissipate anywhere between a few hours and a few days. It is also unlikely that it will re-occur in the same area.
Is ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy safe?
This technique is used safely on children, adults and elderly persons. The most common misuse of ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is overuse. This is an intense therapy, and its impact on the body systems is significant. In particular, the elderly, children, and persons with diabetes and those on blood thinners should be treated gently. After any ACE Massage Cupping™ treatment, it is important to avoid exposure to excessive heat or cold, and sufficient hydration is required to facilitate elimination. A complete assessment of specific conditions at the time of treatment must be taken into consideration by the practitioner.
Cupping therapy can be used to move stagnation, relieve inflammation, and drain/move fluids. The action is similar to the action of fomentations/hot compresses. The mechanism is to draw blood from the arteries to the capillaries. The blood then returns via the veins to be cleansed or disposed of. Cupping is not an irritant to the skin or body. It draws the inflammation out but does not add to it.
ACE Massage Cupping™ is also used to lift and stretch soft tissue (muscle, fascia/connective, attachments), separate fused tissue layers (i.e. ITB and TFL), release and soften scar tissue, open body drainage systems to aid in decongesting “solid bloat” and increase hydration of tissues. Bones also respond well to treatment.
Therapeutic Effects of ACE Massage Cupping™
Lymph Drainage
Loosen Adhesions
Release Deep Tissue Issues
Move Stagnation
Relieve Inflammation
Stimulate Blood Flow
Sedate the Nervous System
Conditions Benefiting From ACE Massage Cupping™
Cupping has been used extensively for asthma and pneumonia. The respiratory system and phlegm respond very well to ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy and this can ease labored breathing. The effect on the nervous system is sedating and is widely used for high blood pressure conditions, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, chronic headache, neuralgia and rheumatism. Pain relief is quick, and long-term injuries and restrictions can release in one or a few treatments. Scar tissue softens quickly. Lymph drainage using Massage Cupping™ can greatly benefit pre- and post-operative conditions and may assist in the healing process. The same drainage, breakdown of stagnation and adhesions will assist in contouring the body and improving the appearance of cellulite.
ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy is a pleasant and gentle, non-invasive technique that achieves powerful results in:
Cellulite Reduction
Pain Reduction
Joint Mobilization
Lymph Drainage
Scar Reduction
Pre- and Post-Operative Therapy to
Shorten Recovery Time & Enhance Surgical Results
Releasing Tight, Contacted Muscle Tissue
Contouring the Face & Body
Assisting with Weight Loss Programs
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Detoxification – Movement of Stagnation
Skin Toning and Firming
Conditions that respond to ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy:
Fibromyalgia
Poor Circulation
Sciatica
Insomnia & Anxiety
Cellulite
Toxicity
Asthma & Pneumonia
TMJ Dysfunction
Diabetes
Parkinson’s Disease
Chronic Pain
Menopause
Arthritis
Neuralgia
Scoliosis
Lung Inflammation & Congestion
Migraine, Tension Heachaches, & Sinusitis
High Blood Pressure / Low Blood Pressure
Sluggish Colon & IBS
Stagnant Lymph Edema
Pre- & Post-Operative Conditions
Athletic Stress & Injury
Bursitis, Tendonitis, & Plantar Fasciitis
Scars & Adhesions
Spider Veins & Varicosities
Muscular Aches
After Your ACE Massage Cupping™ Session
Drink plenty of the purest water you can find
Do not exercise until the next day
Avoid chills, drafts or excessive heat for 4-6 hrs.
Avoid hot showers, steam, sauna until next day (use warm water)
Do not receive other bodywork for 48 hours as this could overload your system or complicate the work that was done.
Remember that ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy starts working on opening lymphatic pathways for those who have “solid bloat”, debris and congestion, or specific trauma to the tissue, often with dramatic results. Subsequent sessions clear deeper layers of old congestion and restriction to effect significant change in conditions.
If you are receiving the body cocoon, it is important to avoid showers or baths until the next day.
Skin discolorations reveal old blood trapped in the tissue and will dissipate between 1-4 days.
Call your therapist with any questions you might have.
Burning sensations can occur and have often indicated a renewed blood flow to the tissue or natural separation of old adhesions in the fascia.
Tune in to the messages your body sends, including a change in sleep patterns, appetite, thirst, mood, energy, elimination of fluids and solids, how clothes fit, digestion, breathing capacity, pain levels, endurance, recovery time (athletes) and any other changes that you notice.
