A Different Kind of Pressure
Every other technique on the table pushes down. Cupping works the opposite way — gentle suction lifts your skin and tissue upward, decompressing tight areas and drawing blood flow to the surface instead of pressing into it. It reaches tension from a completely different angle than hands alone. It's one of our included enhancements, so there's no separate booking and no upcharge.
Quick Facts
- Uses gentle suction to lift and decompress tissue, rather than pressing into it
- Increases blood flow to the treated area
- Can leave temporary, painless circular marks — a normal, expected response
- Included free — no separate booking or upcharge
What Makes Cupping Different
Your therapist places a cup against your skin and creates gentle suction, either by hand or with a small pump. The suction lifts your skin and the tissue just beneath it, which can help release tightness, improve circulation, and ease muscle restrictions that respond differently to lifting than to pressing.
Cupping can leave temporary, painless circular marks where the cup was placed. These aren't bruises in the traditional sense — they're a normal response to increased blood flow to the surface, and they typically fade within a few days to about a week.
Cupping Is Great For
- Stubborn muscle tightness
- Improving circulation
- Deep tension that resists direct pressure
- Recovery after activity or exercise
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back tension
- Deepening a Customized Massage session
- Anyone curious to try a different sensation than hands alone
What to Expect During Your Session
Check-In
Let your therapist know you'd like Cupping added to your session, and mention any areas of concern beforehand.
Applying the Cups
A light layer of oil is applied first, then your therapist places one or more cups and creates gentle suction against your skin.
Stationary or Moving
Cups may stay in one place for a short time, or your therapist may glide them slowly across your skin — both are common approaches depending on your needs.
Ongoing Comfort
The suction should feel like a gentle pull, not pain. Speak up if it ever feels like too much, and your therapist will release the cup or ease the pressure right away.
After Your Massage
You may notice temporary, painless circular marks where the cups were placed — this is a normal response and typically fades within a few days to about a week. Drink water, and expect the treated area to feel looser over the next day or so.
Questions? Call or text us: (321) 987-0041
Important Precautions
Cupping isn't right for everyone. Please let us know in advance if you:
- Have a blood clotting disorder or are taking blood thinners
- Have varicose veins in the area being treated
- Have a fever, active inflammation, or an infection
- Have open wounds, rashes, or sunburned skin
- Are prone to easy bruising
- Are pregnant
If you're ever unsure whether Cupping is right for you, just ask — we're happy to help you choose the best fit for your session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cupping?
A massage enhancement where your therapist uses gentle suction to lift and decompress your skin and tissue, rather than pressing into it — helping release tightness and improve circulation.
Do I need to book cupping separately?
No. Cupping is one of our included enhancements — just ask your therapist to add it to your Customized Massage. There's no separate booking or upcharge.
Does cupping leave marks?
It can leave temporary, painless circular marks where the cups were placed. This is a normal response to increased blood flow and typically fades within a few days to about a week.
Is cupping safe for everyone?
It's safe for most people, but let your therapist know in advance if you have a clotting disorder, varicose veins, are prone to easy bruising, or are pregnant, so they can decide whether it's a good fit for you.
