Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy for pain relief, improved circulation, and full-body relaxation. Available in Guildford Surrey, Metrotown Burnaby, Queensborough New Westminster, and South Surrey White Rock
What Is Cupping Therapy?
A Form Of Traditional Chinese Medicine For Healthy Living
Cupping is an ancient alternative healing technique that is applied with special types of cups. It dates as far back as over 3000 years ago. This early medical technique has been seen in Ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Greek cultures, as well as Eastern Europe.
The therapist places glass cups at certain acupoints on a person’s skin. The cups create suction on the skin to increase or decrease the blood flow.
Cupping paired with other therapies is very common. Such as acupuncture or acupressure massage. Together these comprehensive treatments offer more in-depth pain relief.
At Panda Clinic, we have treated over 10,000 patients. We have seen it help many of our clients. Not only with muscle pain, but also body tension, and promote overall relaxation and wellness.
Direct Billing Available For Cupping
We offer direct billing to all major insurance providers so you don’t have to worry about paying out of pocket or dealing with paperwork.
ELIGIBLE INSURANCE PROVIDERS INCLUDE:
Who Is Cupping Therapy For?
All-Natural Cupping For Those Looking For A Holistic Approach To Pain Relief
At Panda Clinic, our acupuncturists use cupping therapy to help patients suffering from a wide array of conditions.
Including:
– fevers
– pain
– poor appetite
– indigestion
– high blood pressure
– atopic dermatitis
– psoriasis
– anemia
– nasal congestion
– infertility
– menstrual cramps
and more.
Cupping also removes toxins. As well as moves stagnant blood in the body. Moreover, an increase in vital energy is found after sessions.
Improving blood circulation over acupuncture points on the body promotes overall wellness.
Is Cupping Therapy Covered By Insurance?
ICBC & Extended Medical Benefits Coverage for Cupping
At Panda Clinic, a cupping therapy session is 30 minutes and costs $60.
It is fully covered by ICBC and extended medical benefits.
What does Cupping Therapy Feel Like?
Gentle To Mild Cup Suction On Skin
People who have had cupping therapy describe it as a pulling sensation on their skin.
This feeling can be increased or decreased by adjusting the level of suction. As well as with the movement of the cups over the body. Many of our clients enjoy the sensation of cupping.
As a matter of fact, they report feeling more relaxed after the session.
Does Cupping Leave Marks?
Red Marks On Skin Are Common After Cupping Therapy
Some may find the marks created by the cups to be a bit intimidating at first. But they are a result of the suction created by the vacuum effect of the cups applied to the skin.
The bruising typically begins to fade within a week.
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often believed that areas of bruising indicated stagnation of qi flow. But by applying cups, blood recirculates and decreases inflammation. As well as helping heal the body quicker.
Some may find the marks created by the cups to be a bit intimidating at first. But they are a result of the suction created by the vacuum effect of the cups applied to the skin.
The bruising typically begins to fade within a week.
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often believed that areas of bruising indicated stagnation of qi flow. The darker the marks are, the more qi stagnation there is.
Cupping therapy helps relieve stagnation and improve qi flow.
In physiological terms, cupping marks are caused by blood capillaries expanding or breaking under the skin. Weaker blood capillaries break with increased suction pressure from the cups.
There is no need to worry. New blood capillaries will form to replace them. They are often stronger and more resilient, which may provide improved blood flow to the area.
How to book a Cupping therapy session
Book A Cupping Therapy Appointment Online Or By Phone
To book your cupping therapy session, choose your preferred clinic location and book through our online scheduler.
You can also give us a call at 888-843-2716.
You will be prompted to complete an intake and consent form online. This way your acupuncturist can prepare your session ahead of time.
Registered Acupuncturists
Meet Our Acupuncturists
Meicha Wang
Registered Acupuncturist
Meicha is a Registered Acupuncturist at our Burnaby location
Jordan Chang
Registered Acupuncturist
Jordan is a Registered Acupuncturist & Registered Massage Therapist at our New Westminster location
Alyssa Mendoza
Registered Acupunturist
Alyssa is a Registered Acupuncturist at our White Rock location
Cancellation Policy
We respect that your time is valuable. We appreciate that you understand ours is too. If appointments are cancelled or rescheduled on short notice, or if you do not attend an appointment, this means we are unable to re-use that time to support other patients.
We understand that on occasion a short-notice cancellation may be unavoidable. Please let us know at your earliest connivence. Cancellation can be done by phone call, text message, email or voicemail anytime.