MediCupping

MediCupping™ therapies are proving to be incredibly effective approaches to face and

body contouring services. By creating suction and negative pressure these techniques are used to drain excess fluids and

toxins, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin. This versatile

method can easily be modified to accomplish a range of techniques, including lymphatic drainage.

One of the most amazing aspects of these techniques is the "separation" that the vacuum produces in tissue layers.

This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to dehydrated undernourished tissue, which is invaluable in

body contouring treatments. Separation of tissue can be a huge catalyst for change as the body begins to eliminate

chronic congestion and lymph becomes more fluid.

What is MediCupping™ therapy?

This term describes the use of incredibly versatile mechanical equipment to perform techniques based on ACE Massage

Cupping™ practice and theory. This equipment is more appropriate for spas, medical spas, and medical offices. There are

many reputable pieces of equipment on the market today for face and body contouring, and the model used for

MediCupping™ therapy has demonstrated a high level of efficacy due to design features that allow the practitioner to

customize the therapy as well as document settings and results.

What are the benefits of MediCupping™ therapies?

The skin will turn pink with vigorous movements, indicating that the circulation has been brought to the surface. Application of topical products

immediately after treatment will enable the absorption of the product deep into the tissue. The increased local blood

supply to the muscles and skin will bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away via the veins, making these

therapies wonderfully effective as an addition to a massage, body treatment, or other therapeutic service.

An effective application of this technique 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 body should be treated

prior to a wrapping procedure to enhance the absorption of product. Clients enjoy the warm feeling of energized tissue

being painted with soothing algae, mud or gel before being enveloped.

MediCupping™ techniques include a highly effective Face Lifting and Drainage

Treatment and a Body Contouring Cocoon treatment. Difference can be seen and felt directly after the session, and should

continue to progress for the next few days. The Face Lifting and Drainage Treatments have produced spectacular results

that are often evident immediately after treating one half of the face. Each successive treatment on the face and body

enables the lymphatic system to activate, and tissues to receive nourishment and hydration. What a great treatment

program for pre- and post-operative conditions!

What is the discoloration that occurs after some treatments?

There is a "marked" difference between Traditional Chinese Cupping and the MediCupping™ techniques. The marks

that are commonly left from Chinese Medical treatments are the desired result. MediCupping™ very rarely

produce this discoloration, called a “cup kiss” or “doo-hickey.” If this appears during the treatment, it’s just an added

bonus indicating release of intense stagnation of body fluid 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.

Articles by Anita J Shanon