Cupping Therapy
We offer multiple forms of cupping therapy at Three Tides Wellness. From Fire Cupping by a Registered Acupuncturist, Cupping by a Registered Massage Therapist and Cupping by a Naturopathic Doctor.
Fire Cupping Therapy
Fire Cupping stimulates the flow of blood and Qi (pronounced chee) within the superficial muscle layers. It is used for sore muscles, pain, common cold and asthma.
A therapeutic fire cupping treatment involves warming and placing cups made of glass, on the skin. By warming the air within the cup, a vacuum is created, and when it is applied to the skin, the tissue is drawn up into the cup. This increases the blood flow, loosens the fascia or connective tissue to stimulate healing. The cups are placed on the painful area and may also be moved as a form of massage. Fire cupping may cause temporary red marks depending upon the degree of suction created by the vacuum and the level of internal stagnation. In TCM, this is a favourable outcome and indicates the treatment has removed toxins and stagnation.
Benefits of fire cupping include:
increased blood flow
reduced inflammation
stretching the muscles and connective tissue
loosening adhesions and fascial restrictions
Fire Cupping can also boost immunity by increasing lymphatic flow, optimization of athletic performance, increase relaxation and improve overall well-being.
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60 minutes Initial Intake and Fire Cupping Treatment - $120
30 minutes Fire Cupping Follow- Up - $75
60 minute Acupuncture Follow up & Fire Cupping Treatment - $110
Cupping Therapy with Massage
Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping therapy has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has become popular in Western massage treatments over the last decade to help relieve musculoskeletal pain and tightness.
Cupping Massage Therapy is performed by an RMT and is the application of plastic vacuum cups or silicone suction cups applied to the skin to create suction. It is a unique approach to treating the body’s fascial. The use of these cups on stubborn areas can affect deeper tissues, reducing restrictions that will allow you to move better.
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30 minutes Cupping Therapy Massage - $90
45 minutes Cupping Therapy Massage- $110
60 minutes Cupping Therapy Massage- $125
75 minutes Cupping Therapy Massage - $155
90 minutes Cupping Therapy Massage - $170
Facial Cupping & Gua Sha Massage
This rejuvenating facial massage done by an RMT, using facial cupping and gua sha to stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory systems, relieve neck and facial tension, promote cell repair and aid in cell regeneration. Restores sense of well-being, inspires calm and balance and leaves you feel relaxed and refreshed.
Your treatment is divided between Swedish Massage and Facial Cupping treatments.
PRICE LIST
30 minute Facial Cupping & Gua Sha - $95
60 minute Facial Cupping & Gua Sha - $150
(30 min Massage & 30 min Cupping)
75 minute Facial Cupping & Gua Sha - $180
(45 min Massage & 30 min Cupping)
90 minute Facial Cupping & Gua Sha - $195
(60 min Massage & 30 min Cupping)
Cupping with Naturopathic Doctor
Cupping Massage Therapy is performed by your Naturopathic Doctor and is the application of plastic vacuum cups or silicone suction cups applied to the skin to create suction. It is a unique approach to treating the body’s fascial. The use of these cups on stubborn areas can affect deeper tissues, reducing restrictions that will allow you to move better.
Dr. Kate also offers a follow up visit for existing patients of Dr. Kate. combining the effects of acupuncture treatment and cupping to address all body tension concerns.
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30 minute Cupping treatment for
existing patients of Dr. Kate - $95
50 minutes Cupping & Acupuncture for
existing patients of Dr. Kate - $150