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About Massage Cupping


Massage cupping with oils is a technique incorporated on an as-needed basis in any session. Although it is not advised, if you prefer to receive only massage cupping with oils, request it during the consult portion of your appointment.

What is cupping?

Cupping is vacuum therapy applied to the skin. Vacuum therapy is a method of using suction to lift and separate microscopic layers of connective tissue and to move stuck (congested) fluids, particularly superficial lymph, but also to help stretch the connective tissue inside a joint, from without.

Massage cupping vs TCM cupping

Traditionally, cupping is a practice used by doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In New York, only licensed acupuncturists are allowed to practice TCM cupping.

Massage cupping differs from TCM cupping primarily in length of time that a cup can sit, static, without moving. In TCM cupping, cups are usually placed and left in a singular location for much longer than a few minutes. In massage cupping, cups are usually gliding on the skin with the assistance of oils, and if the cups are not moving, it is never for longer than a few minutes. "Fire cupping" is a TCM practice only, never by massage therapists.

Both TCM cupping and massage cupping are highly therapeutic, but the conditions they are used for will vary between professions, hence the separate licensing.

Massage cupping at Paula's Body Shop

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For efficiency and convenience for both therapist and client, Paula usually uses a cupping machine that can be set to any vacuum strength. On occasion, silicone cups may be employed, particularly when joint movement would be improved. Facial cups are sometimes employed when sinus issues are at hand. Gentle cupping by machine may be used during breast tissue flush treatments which are great for preparing for breastfeeding, potentially reducing cancer risk and/or false-positive mammograms, or just general breast health.

Some benefits of massage cupping

  • Deep relaxation
  • Lymph cleansing and circulation
  • Skin health
  • Improved joint function
  • Reduction of adhesions caused by scar tissue, illness, or injury
  • Breast health: reduces tenderness, softens, and improves fluid movement
  • Relieves sciatic pain.

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​10 AM - 4 PM

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Manhattan Valley
Between the Upper West Side and Harlem

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About

Repairing the human body since 2003

Fasciae (connective tissue) healing from skin to muscle to bone through innovative, no-nonsense bodywork and education.
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Prevention, Pain Management, Pain Solutions, Rehabilitation, Special Needs, Body as Instrument (Singers, Dancers, Athletes, Brainiacs, etc.), Stress Reduction, Anti-aging, Sports, Geriatric, Prenatal, etc.

Paula's brand of bodywork is derived from  professional training in Western therapies including but not limited to: Swedish medical massage, Neuromuscular (NMT), and Trigger Point, as well as therapies of Eastern origin including but not limited to: massage cupping by machine and for joint therapy, Acupressure, Shiatsu, and Smooth Gua Sha (similar yet superior to Graston Technique), along with various manual vibrational therapies from dense to subtle like: Tok Sen (hammer massage) and BioSyntonie.
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The word 'massage' denotes Paula's Fasciae Therapy, aka Connective Tissue therapy, and is remedy-based to solve the root of the issues in your tissues.
  • Appointments:
    • Location and Hours
    • How to Book with Paula
    • Choose Your Session
    • Agree to Office Policies
    • Contact Paula
    • Make a Payment
  • Praise
  • FAQ
  • About:
    • About Paula Mae, LMT
    • About Paula's Massage Therapy
    • About Palpation
    • About Fascia Therapy
    • About Biosyntonie
    • About Tok Sen
    • About Gua Sha
    • About Massage Cupping
    • About Foot Reflexology
  • Info:
    • Post Session Help
    • Products Used: >
      • Herbals
      • Miracle II
      • Aires Tech
    • EMF Solutions
    • First Time Energy Users
  • Blog