Cupping Therapy at Motion Pro
Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square
Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique used to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Using specialized cups that create gentle suction on the skin, this treatment helps release tight muscles, draw fresh blood flow into affected areas, and support deeper relaxation.
At Motion Pro Health, our Registered Acupuncturists provide professional, evidence-informed cupping therapy in a calm, supportive environment. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic tension, athletic strain, stress, or soreness from daily activities, cupping can be a powerful addition to your wellness routine.
Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
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What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping is a traditional therapeutic practice commonly used in Chinese medicine and modern manual therapy. The treatment involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which gently lifts the underlying tissues. This effect helps improve blood circulation, loosen tight muscles, and encourage lymphatic flow.
The technique may be performed with stationary cups or moving cups (known as “glide cupping”) depending on your needs. Many clients describe the sensation as relieving and deeply relaxing. Although cupping often leaves temporary marks on the skin, these are normal and indicate improved circulation in the treated area.
Cupping is frequently used to address tension in the back, shoulders, hips, and legs, as well as to support recovery from stress, training, or chronic stiffness.
How Cupping Therapy Helps
Cupping works by increasing circulation and reducing tightness in strained or overworked muscles. This helps relieve pain, improve movement, and promote a sense of overall relaxation.
Many clients experience:
- Relief from muscle tension and stiffness
- Improved circulation and tissue oxygenation
- Reduced inflammation and soreness from exercise
- Enhanced relaxation and stress relief
- Support for injury recovery and mobility
- Better flow within the lymphatic system
For individuals dealing with chronic tightness, repetitive strain, or stress-related tension, cupping offers a gentle and highly effective approach to restoring balance and comfort.
What to Expect During Your Cupping Session
Your acupuncturist will begin with a brief consultation to understand your symptoms, lifestyle, and areas of discomfort. Cups are then placed on the skin using gentle suction to lift the tissues and promote circulation. Depending on your needs, the cups may stay in place or be moved slowly across the muscles for deeper therapeutic effect.
The pressure is always adjusted to your comfort level. Most clients feel a warm, relieving sensation, and many experience noticeable improvements in muscle tension immediately after the session.
Your therapist may also combine cupping with acupuncture, acupressure, or heat therapy when beneficial.
Why Choose Motion Pro Health for Cupping Therapy
Our Registered Acupuncturists are trained in traditional and clinical cupping techniques to ensure both safety and effectiveness. At Motion Pro Health, you receive care in a calm, modern space, where treatments are customized to your needs and delivered with professionalism and precision.
Whether you are recovering from physical strain, seeking relief from stress, or looking to improve overall wellness, cupping therapy at our Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square clinics provides a gentle, effective path to feeling better.
Scientific Articles & Research
Cupping Therapy for Muscle Recovery — NIH / National Library of Medicine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32839529/
Cupping for Pain Reduction — NIH / National Library of Medicine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22748430/
Physiological Effects of Cupping — Journal of Traditional & Complementary Medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5295695/
Cupping for Inflammation & Mobility — National Library of Medicine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30012085/
These studies highlight cupping’s role in improving circulation, reducing muscle tension, decreasing inflammation, and supporting recovery.
