Lymphatic Drainage Treatment
Addressing inflammation, increase and improve circulation, detoxification and range of movement
Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage
Not all cupping techniques are suitable for lymphatic support; however, flash cupping, fast cupping, and massage (dynamic) cupping are commonly used. These techniques share key features, including light suction, brief application times, minimal shearing force, and rhythmic movement.
Flash cupping involves quickly applying and removing the cup repeatedly with very light suction, creating a gentle pumping effect.
Fast cupping uses several cups placed close together. The first cup is removed and reapplied ahead of the others in a leap-frog pattern, using light to medium suction.
Massage cupping involves gently gliding cups along the skin to encourage lymphatic flow, typically using light pressure, slow movements, and short strokes.
How Cupping Encourages Movement of Lymphatic Fluid
Cupping therapy uses suction applied to the skin with cups made of glass, plastic, or silicone. The suction gently lifts the skin and underlying tissue, increasing local blood flow, supporting nervous system regulation, and encouraging lymphatic movement.
The lymphatic system is a superficial part of the immune system made up of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. Its role is to collect and drain excess fluid, metabolic waste, and toxins. By stimulating lymphatic flow and directing lymph toward the heart, cupping supports filtration through the kidneys and elimination through urine.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage:
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Detoxification, improves Metabolism and Circulation
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Reduce pain caused by swelling
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Helps in eliminating cellulite
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Reduces Bloating and Constipation
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Relieves Heavy Legs
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Decreases Menstrual cramps and improves Premenstrual Syndrome ( PMS)
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Promotes Relaxation
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Boosts Immunity, Energy
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Boosts Digestion
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Pre-Post Cosmetic Surgery
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Lymphoedema (accumulation of lymphatic fluid in adipose tissue)
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Eliminate oedemas (accumulation of liquids), swellings.
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Helps the body to heal more quickly from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions
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Releases the sympathetic nervous system, thus helping to relieve stress and anxiety
Contraindications
Cupping should not be applied to areas with open wounds or broken skin.
In general, cupping is not usually applied to areas that are swollen or inflamed; however, in cupping for lymphatics the cups are used only with light-to-medium suction and never left stationary for long—so with these modifications, cupping is safe to do in these areas.
Cupping should be avoided over varicose veins and areas with thin, fragile or sensitive skin.
How long are treatments?
Most sessions are 1 hour to 1.5 hours long depending on the areas patients want to focus on.
Our comprehensive, holistic approach to your health and beauty
Our medical team will provide a comprehensive diagnosis and assessment of the area you would like to perform any procedure. We will discuss all the available options that can either be paired or added for an integrated care of your health and beauty - an approach that will treat you from the inside out. Our team offers naturopathy which can assess your nutrition/diet/lifestyle for optimal skin health, IV therapy and vitamin infusions for rejuvenated skin, medical facials including microneedling and hydrafacials, and more.
All new clients will consult with a certified and trained medical staff in order to properly assess the preferred area of treatment.
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