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Anna S.
Cupping Therapy in Holborn, Central London
Cupping uses glass or silicone cups to create suction on the skin, lifting the tissue underneath rather than pressing into it. It comes from traditional Chinese medicine and is used here mainly for tight, aching backs, shoulders and legs. Cups may be left in place for a few minutes or slid along oiled skin.
What Cupping Helps With
Tight backs and shoulders
A different sensation from massage, which many people find works well on stubborn areas between the shoulder blades.
Training soreness
Often used alongside sports massage during heavy training blocks or after a race.
Stiffness and restricted movement
Cups are frequently combined with gentle movement so the area is used again while it is warm.
Part of an acupuncture session
Most often added within an acupuncture appointment rather than booked entirely on its own.
How a Session Works
1
Consultation10 min
A short history, a look at where you are sore and stiff, and a check for anything that would make cupping unsuitable.
2
Preparation5 min
You lie comfortably with the area exposed and oiled if sliding cups are going to be used.
3
Cupping20 min
Cups are applied and either held in place or moved slowly across the muscle. Tell your practitioner if the pull feels too strong.
4
Aftercare5 min
Advice on the circular marks, which are not bruises and usually fade within a few days, and on what to do for the rest of the day.
Who Provides It Here
Duncan McGechie
Acupuncturist and bodywork practitioner who uses cupping alongside acupuncture, massage and moxibustion.
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Acupuncturist who includes cupping within treatment where it suits the presentation.
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What Our Clients Say
"Great location in the heart of the city! I would say it's a quiet oasis in a very busy area, a place to relax after a hard day at work."
Robert D.
Book Cupping Therapy in Holborn
Sessions are held at 26 Red Lion Square, a few minutes from Holborn station. Get in touch to arrange a time.
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