TRADITIONAL CUPPING THERAPY KALISPELL, MT This article is part two of our series on Traditional Cupping Methods. In our first article, in our own reverse-engineered way, we essentially spoke about what cupping is not. We wanted to share that there is more to this time-tested treatment method than “place cups on the body and wait … Read more
TURNING YOU PURPLE IS NOT THE GOAL! Common misconceptions about cupping: – the dark ‘marks’ mean it’s working – it helps you to “detox” (another one of those buzz words we love so much) – only athletes use cupping therapy. Did you know cupping is A BRANCH WITHIN CHINESE MEDICINE? Massage therapists, chiropractors and physical therapists … Read more
Fire Cupping is a technique we do quite frequently in our clinic, usually in combination with acupuncture. In Chinese medicine, as a stand alone therapy, it can be great for relieving muscle tension and other acute symptoms, and is excellent for PREVENTION & MAINTENANCE. HOWEVER, if you are dealing with an injury (new or old), … Read more