Cupping & Tension Relief
A focused session for tension that has settled in and stayed — shoulders, back, and everything that comes with holding yourself together.
What it is
A consultation and cupping treatment in one visit, for when the thing you want addressed is muscular rather than systemic. I use glass cups with suction to draw on the tissue underneath, which most people describe as a deep, dragging pull rather than pressure.
This is a shorter, more targeted appointment than a full Chinese medicine consultation. If it becomes clear during your session that there’s a wider picture worth looking at, I’ll say so.
Who it’s for
Tight shoulders and upper back from desk work or carrying children. Post-training soreness. Long-held tension that massage helps for a day and then returns. And people who have come looking for cupping specifically, because they’ve had it before or seen it, and want to try it properly.
What to expect
A short conversation about where the tension is and how long it’s been there, then the treatment itself, usually on your back and shoulders. Cupping commonly leaves round marks — they aren’t bruises in the usual sense and they aren’t painful, but they can last from a few days to a couple of weeks. Worth knowing if you have a wedding or a holiday coming up; tell me and we’ll plan around it.
Pricing
Consultation & cupping treatment
£55
Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s an unusual sensation rather than a painful one — a strong pull rather than a push. I’ll adjust the suction as we go, and you can tell me at any point if it’s too much.
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Typically a few days to two weeks. They fade on their own and don’t need anything done to them.
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Most people feel loose and slightly tired rather than sore. Drink water, keep the area warm, and go gently for the rest of the day.
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Something comfortable. I’ll need access to your back and shoulders, and there’s always privacy and towels if you need to undress.
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Tell me before you book and we’ll talk it through. There are areas I’d avoid, and depending on where you are I may suggest a different appointment instead.
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The technique is the same. The difference is the appointment: this one is built around muscular tension specifically, rather than a full Chinese medicine consultation where cupping might be one part of a wider treatment.
Ready when you are.
Send me a message and tell me what’s going on. No pressure, no script — I’ll tell you honestly whether I think I can help.
Not sure which is right for you?
If you’re not certain where to start, send me a message and tell me what’s going on. I’d rather point you to the right appointment than have you guess.
Or read about the other treatments: Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Facial Enhancement Acupuncture, or Microneedling.