CUPPING THERAPY MASSAGE

when your body longs for a detox!

Have you hit that moment where your body is desperate for a reboot? A new take on traditional Chinese cupping could detox, revive and much more!

l Why so good? Bellabaci cupping works on the same principles as the classic Chinese kind but with a modern spin. Using gentle suction and flexible cups rather than the traditional glass, it’s said to enhance circulation, causing tissues to release toxins and activate the lymphatic system. ‘It’s like a brilliant deep-tissue massage,’ says top therapist Veronica Massa.

l What happens? ‘I like to start by encouraging long, slow, deep breaths, before working in oils with my hands and then applying the cups,’ says Veronica. ‘The cups are static for a few seconds in areas of stagnation, then worked in slow movements and strokes, including gentle pumping – especially around lymph nodes.’ l Feels like? A pull on muscles that gives an ‘Ahhh’ of relief. You may experience deep warmth and a tingling sensation during the treatment. Skin can look pink for a while but it’s normal and soon calms. l Hidden potential? Can be used as a cellulite treatment. In the hands of an experienced and qualified therapist, it can help to detox and relax. Small cups can also be used for a facial. l Cost? Bellabaci Cupping Therapy with Veronica Massa is £120 for a one-hour full-body treatment. Prices vary nationwide. Veronica practises in central and south London, visit veronicamassa.co.uk. For more details, visit bellabaci.com. For Chinese cupping go to therapy-directory.co.uk.