Melbourne Cupping Therapy

Cupping Restores Flow And Releases Tension

Cupping therapy is a deeply grounding technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and used today across a wide range of therapeutic settings.
At JG Alternative Healthcare, we have cupping as a standalone treatment or as part of a personalised acupuncture session.
This is particularly useful when addressing persistent tension, post-training soreness, or areas that feel “stuck.”
This ancient practice uses glass, plastic or silicone cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction. The effect is like a reverse massage.
Instead of compressing tissue, the suction lifts and decompresses layers of fascia, encouraging circulation in areas that may feel tight, stagnant or fatigued.

What Does Cupping Do?

Cupping’ s circular marks are now a regular sight on athletes bodies and is used to help with their training and recovery and it is now widely used for all people who want to explore other treatments for muscle soreness.

The vacuum created by the cup draws fresh blood, lymph and Qi to the area, helping the body notice, nourish and re-pattern the tissue.
This is especially useful in cases of:

• Post-exercise muscular tension
• Repetitive strain or sedentary fatigue (e.g. desk posture patterns)
• Tight shoulders, hips or lower back
• Scar tissue desensitisation or soft tissue congestion

Cupping can be done alongside other TCM treatments.

What Does It Feel Like?

Most people describe cupping as a pulling sensation, often followed by a wave of release. Some clients feel warmth, tingling, or a dull ache as tension releases, followed by a surprising lightness or freedom in the area.

Static cupping involves leaving cups in one place, while mobile cupping glides the cups along oiled skin for a broader release. Jesse will talk you through each step and check in regularly to ensure comfort.

Any temporary marks left behind are not bruises, they’re signs of local circulation shifts, and typically fade within a few days.

Clinic Details

All TCM treatments are provided by a registered practitioner, and private health rebates are available through HICAPS for eligible clients.

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