Cupping & Gua Sha

Cupping therapy is a traditional treatment where cups are placed on the skin to create suction. This suction encourages blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and helps remove toxins from the body. In my Dublin clinic, I use both dry cupping and fire cupping, which are client need specific.

The marks left behind, often reddish or purplish circles, are not bruises but signs of stagnation being released. These usually fade within a few days.

• Dry Cupping: Uses a vacuum pump to create suction in the cups, gently drawing the skin upward.

• Fire Cupping: Involves briefly heating the inside of a glass cup before placing it on the skin, which creates a natural vacuum as the air cools.

Benefits of cupping therapy include:

• Relief from chronic pain and stiffness

• Enhanced blood and lymphatic circulation

• Reduction in stress and anxiety

• Support for respiratory health such as colds, coughs, and asthma

• Detoxification and improved skin vitality

Gua Sha involves using a smooth-edged tool to scrape the skin in upward or outward strokes. This action promotes circulation and stimulates the immune system, helping the body release toxins and reduce inflammation.

In my practice, I use specialised gua sha tools crafted from materials like jade, rose quartz, or stainless steel. Each session is tailored to your needs, with gentle yet firm strokes applied to areas of tightness or discomfort.

Benefits of gua sha therapy include:

• Effective relief for neck, shoulder, and back pain

• Reduction of inflammation and swelling

• Stimulation of the immune system

• Improvement of skin health and elasticity

• Relief from migraines and tension headaches

• Support for those experiencing chronic fatigue or stress