What is Cupping?

Cupping is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that stimulates the flow of qi to correct imbalances in the body associated with disease. During treatment, heated cups are placed upside down on the client's skin for a few minutes to create a suction. The suction pulls the skin upwards, which then loosens up tight muscles and tissue restrictions to improve blood circulation and allow the body to heal itself.

Cupping in Perth

What are the Benefits of Cupping?

Cupping stimulates the body's natural healing process by increasing blood flow. By creating suction, the cups draw fluid into the affected part of the body where it expands the blood vessels under the skin, resulting in increased blood flow and activating healing. Cupping is used to treat a wide array of health conditions, including:

  • Back pain
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Joint pain
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Sports injuries
  • Asthma and other respiratory issues
  • Digestive problems
  • High blood pressure
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Tendinitis

How Much Does Cupping in Perth Cost?

A cupping therapy session in Perth costs anywhere from $70 to $400, depending on the length and nature of the treatment. A practitioner may charge based on the area of the body being treated, while others base pricing on the number of cups being used.

How Many Cupping Practitioners are There in Perth?

Practitioners of cupping in Perth and other parts of Western Australia make up 7% of Australia's total number of Chinese medicine practitioners. Many of them use cupping alongside other natural health services like massage, acupuncture and chiropractic, to name a few.

How High is the Demand for Cupping in Perth?

There is no doubt that cupping is one of the most widely used TCM treatments in Perth, if not in Australia as a whole, because of its efficacy in treating a range of conditions. While there are no statistics on users in the city, previous randomised controlled trials have demonstrated its high demand among people suffering from chronic pain and respiratory conditions.