Cupping & Gua Sha

At Galen Wilson Acupuncture, cupping therapy and gua sha are techniques often used in conjunction with acupuncture and trigger point release during a standard acupuncture session. Cupping and gua sha sessions are also offered as stand-alone options, with both 30 minute and 60 minute sessions available.

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What is Cupping?

Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years, and is a part of many traditional medical systems from around the world. Research has shown that cupping therapy is beneficial for a number of things, including:

  • Pain reduction

  • Muscle relaxation by improving microcirculation & promoting cell repair in tissues

  • Promotes healing via increased local tissue metabolism

  • Lymphatic drainage

  • Digestive problems: bloating, gastric reflux and constipation

  • Respiratory Issues: cough, asthma and common colds

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese scraping technique that is useful for treating a wide range of conditions. At Galen Wilson Acupuncture, we use Gua Sha to assist in treating musculoskeletal conditions, and is also effective for:

  • Releasing knotted muscle tissue and fascial adhesions

  • Promoting local circulation and relieving pain

  • Emotional stress

  • Tension headaches & migraines

  • Lymphatic drainage and detoxification

  • Common colds, sinus congestion, asthma & respiratory issues