Cupping & Facial Gua Sha at Needle & Glow
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Embrace the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with our Cupping and Facial Gua Sha treatments. These time-honored therapies promote relaxation, enhance circulation, and help rejuvenate your skin for a more youthful, radiant appearance. Our skilled practitioner, Kari, is dedicated to providing personalized care with each session is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
What is Cupping Therapy?
Facial Cupping Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that combines the ancient healing practice of cupping with modern skincare techniques. This unique therapy focuses on promoting relaxation, enhancing circulation, and rejuvenating the skin for a more youthful, radiant appearance.
In Facial Cupping Therapy, small, specialized cups made of glass or silicone are used to create a suction effect on the surface of the skin. The gentle vacuum created by these cups helps to stimulate blood flow, encourage lymphatic drainage, and release tension in the facial muscles. As a result, the treatment can help reduce puffiness, improve skin tone, and promote a more lifted and sculpted appearance.
Facial Cupping Therapy is suitable for most individuals and can be tailored to address a variety of skincare concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and uneven complexion. With its ability to promote relaxation and enhance the overall health and vitality of your skin, Facial Cupping Therapy offers a unique and effective approach to modern skincare.
The Benefits of Facial Cupping Therapy
Facial Cupping Therapy offers a multitude of benefits for your skin and overall well-being. Some of the key advantages of this gentle, non-invasive treatment include:
- Improved circulation: The suction created by the facial cups boosts blood flow, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to the skin and underlying tissues for a revitalized complexion.
- Reduced puffiness and fluid retention: By promoting lymphatic drainage, Facial Cupping Therapy helps to eliminate excess fluids, reducing puffiness and swelling, particularly around the eyes and cheeks.
- Diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: The increased blood flow and stimulation of collagen production can help to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
- Enhanced skin tone and texture: Facial Cupping Therapy can help to improve the overall tone and texture of your skin, making it feel firmer and more supple.
- Relief from facial tension: The gentle suction and massage-like effect of the facial cups can help to release tension in the facial muscles, providing relief from tightness and discomfort associated with stress, TMJ, or sinus issues.
- Natural contouring and lifting effects: The lifting action of the cups can help to sculpt and define the facial contours, resulting in a more lifted and rejuvenated appearance.
Your Facial Gua Sha Session
During your Facial Gua Sha session, Kari will apply a nourishing facial oil to your skin before using the Gua Sha tool to gently massage and scrape your face in an upward and outward motion. This relaxing treatment helps to stimulate circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, and release tension in the facial muscles.
Safety and Aftercare
Both Cupping and Facial Gua Sha treatments are generally considered safe and well-tolerated. Some patients may experience temporary redness or mild bruising following their cupping session, which typically subsides within a few days. To support the healing process, it’s essential to stay hydrated, maintain a healthy diet, and get plenty of rest.