Cupping is a traditional Chinese therapy that involves using small glass cups or bamboo jars to create a suction on the skin. This technique is believed to improve blood flow, purge the body of toxins and promote the flow of vital energy, Qi, which in turn helps alleviate various health issues such as pain, inflammation…
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese practice that involves scraping the skin with a smooth tool to promote healing and improve circulation. The technique is more uncomfortable than cupping, but also more exhilarating, and the marks left are usually a bit longer-lasting. Massage oil is applied and then a smooth edged tool – traditionally that…