A big favourite among elite athletes for its ability to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and help with pain and soreness, cupping is a marvelous stand-alone treatment or as a great addition to your acupuncture session!
A lesser-known but also powerful technique, gua sha (pronounced GWA-Shah), can improve circulation, benefit the skin, and reduce inflammation! After applying oil to the skin, we use a smooth-edged scraping tool to scrape the skin and stretch the muscle fibres below! This technique can be used for a wide variety of issues, including scar tissue, tendonosis and poor circulation.
