iThe TCM view
TCM uses cupping to move stagnant Qi and blood.
Stagnation is understood as the cause of pain and tightness, and the suction draws circulation to the area.
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Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy is a 30-minute Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment in which vacuum cups are applied over massage oil, to ease muscle tension and help you relax. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, it costs $170. Appointments open once a registered acupuncturist joins our team.
The practitioners who offer Cupping Therapy have no openings for new patients right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a time opens up, or when a new practitioner joins us for it.
Price$170
Key facts
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- $170
- Practitioners
- Joining soon
Is it right for you
Who it’s for
People with tight, sore muscles in the back, neck and shoulders, active people after training, and anyone who carries stress in their body. It's also a good option for people who are nervous about needles.
Two ways to see it
How it works
iiThe modern view
The suction lifts the skin and underlying tissue, which is thought to increase local blood flow and ease muscle tension.
The circular marks it leaves are from blood drawn toward the surface, not bruises from impact.
Your visit
30 minWhat a session feels like
- 1You lie face down, and massage oil is applied to the area.
- 2The vacuum cups are held in place, or glided slowly along the muscles. You'll feel a strong pulling sensation that most people find relieving.
- 3The cups are removed and the area is wiped clean.
Aftercare
Keep the area warm and covered, drink water, and avoid hot tubs and very cold showers for the rest of the day. Marks usually fade within a few days to a week.
Pricing · CAD
Options and series
Prices are in CAD. A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
Single sessions
- Pain & Stress Relief Cupping Massage30 min$170
Memberships
Save on this treatment as a member
No plan includes it as a monthly session, but Flourish Club takes 10% off it, every visit.
Practitioners who offer it
Waitlist
Join the waitlist for Cupping Therapy
The practitioners who offer Cupping Therapy have no openings for new patients right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a time opens up, or when a new practitioner joins us for it.
- 1Pick the days and times that suit you
- 2Leave your name and email
- 3We contact you first when appointments open
Your safety first
Before you book
Tell your practitioner if any of these apply. Each line comes from a named source.
- 1
Blood thinners or a bleeding disorder.
Source: Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand · Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance - 2
Pregnancy (abdomen and lower back avoided).
Source: Clinic protocol - 3
Broken, sunburned or inflamed skin in the area.
Source: Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand · Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance - 4
Varicose veins in the treatment area.
Source: Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand · Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance
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Terms to know
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Cupping
TCMCupping uses suction cups, held in place or glided over oiled skin, to draw tissue gently upward and increase local circulation.
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Why does cupping leave marks?
The suction draws blood toward the surface. The marks aren't bruises from impact and usually fade within a week.
Does cupping hurt?
It's a strong pulling sensation that most people find relieving rather than painful.
What kind of cupping do you offer?
Vacuum cupping with massage oil. The cups are either held in place or glided slowly over the muscles. The skin is never pierced.
Can I have cupping before an event?
Plan around the marks. If they'd show, book at least a week ahead.
Why is it on a waitlist?
We're waiting for a new registered acupuncturist to join our team. We're not booking this treatment right now. Join the waitlist and we'll contact you as soon as appointments open.
Join the waitlist
The practitioners who offer Cupping Therapy have no openings for new patients right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a time opens up, or when a new practitioner joins us for it.