Island Acupuncture & MassageCupping

Cupping is an ancient healing method that draws up the skin, and is believed to open up the skin’s pores, which helps to stimulate the flow of blood and breaks up obstructions. In a typical cupping session, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance, which is soaked in alcohol, lit, then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen, which creates a vacuum. The vacuum created by the lack of oxygen anchors the cup to the skin and pulls it upward on the inside of the glass as the air inside the jar cools.