cupping in Seattle.

Tight, overworked muscles get the blood flow they've been missing. Gentle suction pulls the tension out instead of pressing it in.

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What It Is

Pressure pushes down. Cupping pulls up.

You've probably had bodywork that presses down hard, chasing tight muscle with more pressure. Cupping does the opposite. Silicone cups create gentle suction that lifts your skin and the tissue underneath instead of pushing into it.

That lift pulls fresh blood into tissue that's been tight and starved of it. It eases pain, calms inflammation, and speeds recovery after hard training or a long stretch of guarding a sore spot. Most patients find it more relaxing than deep tissue work ever felt.

Physical therapist applying silicone cupping therapy to a patient's shoulder Suction, not pressure. Most patients call it the most relaxing part of their visit.

What It Helps

Built for tissue that won't let go

You don't have to be a pro athlete to earn pro-level recovery. If it's tight, overused, and not bouncing back on its own, cupping is built for it.

Shoulders locked up and aching Low backs guarding every move Lifting muscles that won't recover Calves and IT bands tight from training

What A Session Looks Like

Three steps, one visit.

1

We check the tight spot

2

Cups go on, suction begins

3

Move and stretch after

Why It Works

Blood flow finds what rest can't

Pulls blood flow into tight tissue

Eases pain without deep pressure

Speeds recovery between sessions

Melts stress along with muscle tension

Pairs Well With

Recovery, stacked

Physical Therapy A thorough evaluation and treatment plan that cupping can support. Manual Therapy Restore full joint movement, not just looser muscle.

Questions, Answered

What people ask before booking cupping.

Cupping creates gentle suction, not deep pressure, so most patients find it relaxing, not painful. You may see temporary circular marks where the cups sat. They look like bruises, but they fade within a few days and aren't a sign of injury.

Massage presses down into tissue. Cupping pulls up with gentle suction, drawing blood flow into tight areas from the opposite direction. Many patients use both in the same plan of care for a fuller effect.

You won't get a surprise bill. We verify your exact benefits before your first cupping session. Questions before then? Call us at 206-279-2870.

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