Suction massage with a silicone cup - for cellulite, swelling and muscle tension
Chinese cupping is a technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, in which the vacuum created inside the cup draws up the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. Glided across well-oiled skin, the cup releases adhesions in the fascia, stimulates microcirculation and supports lymph flow. We work with soft silicone cups - gentler and easier to dose than traditional glass fire cups, and with enough oil they leave bruises far less often. The cup is always moved towards the heart.
Consultation - we check for contraindications (varicose veins, clotting disorders, skin inflammation) and agree on the areas to work on and the suction strength.
Warming up - a few minutes of classic massage prepare the muscles and skin for the suction work.
Oiling - a generous layer of warm oil lets the cup glide smoothly and protects the skin from bruising.
Cupping - the therapist squeezes the cup, places it on the skin and guides it in slow strokes, always towards the heart, adjusting the suction as she goes.
Winding down - a gentle manual massage, a warming compress and a moment of rest under a blanket.
Reduced cellulite and smoother skin on thighs and buttocks
Stimulated microcirculation and better tissue oxygenation
Support for lymph drainage and reduced swelling
Release of tension in the back, neck and shoulders
Relief from muscular back pain
Improved skin firmness and elasticity
A lasting feeling of warmth and lightness after the session
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The massage is noticeable but should not be painful - we match the suction to your tolerance. Redness after the session is normal and fades within a few hours. With the gliding technique on well-oiled skin bruises are rare, but people with delicate capillaries may get them, in which case they last a few days.
Contraindications include varicose veins and advanced vascular changes, blood clotting disorders and anticoagulant medication, skin inflammation and damage, cancer, serious heart conditions and pregnancy. We also work with extra care on older skin, which is less elastic. If in doubt, tell us before the session.
The first effects - smoother skin and a feeling of lightness in the legs - are often visible after 2-3 sessions. For cellulite, real change comes from a series of 8-10 sessions once or twice a week, supported by hydration and physical activity. A single session mainly relaxes and boosts circulation.
A fire cup is a glass cup in which the vacuum is created with a flame, and it is usually left stationary in one spot - hence the characteristic round marks. A silicone cup is soft, the suction is controlled by how hard it is squeezed, and it is moved across the whole area. It is gentler and better suited to massaging large surfaces.
You can book via WhatsApp (+48 786 906 584), by email or phone. We are open every day from 10:00 to 02:00.
Open every day 10:00-02:00.
ul. Floriańska 26/6, Kraków
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