Holistic Healing + Wellness

Childbirth is physically and emotionally demanding on a woman’s mind and body.
It is essential for a woman to take the time to rest and recover after her labor. She will be transitioning through a time where her uterus is healing, her hormones are shifting, and she is becoming accustomed to her new role as a mother. A postpartum cupping session is a wonderful way to ease the physical and emotional demands of labor, breastfeeding, and caring for a newborn.
A postpartum cupping specialist takes extra time to make a woman feel relaxed and comfortable by soothing her tired muscles and addressing her specific needs. When mama feels nurtured, rejuvenated, and revitalized, everyone around her benefits! 




What is Cupping/ Hijāma Therapy?  

Cupping therapy also known as Hijāma -which is a derivation of the word ‘Hajm’, the Arabic term for suction, are an adaptation of an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist places special cups on to your skin to create a suction. It is known that certain health problems can be caused by stagnated blood which causes poor energy flow through out your body. Cups are placed on the skin to create suction, releasing stagnation, pain, and discomfort in muscles and joints. It can also be a useful tool for internal conditions such as headaches, cough, asthma, arthritis, stress, fibromyalgia and infertility. The pressure that the cups create draws blood to the affected area, increasing your blood flow overall, which helps in the process of healing. 

Dry Cupping- This is a widely used cupping method (and the most popular) whereby a suction stimulation is applied on the body. Dry cupping enhances blood flow to the cupped area which helps improve the process of healing by blood circulation.  

Massage Cupping- This is a specialized technique of cupping that has a deeper effect than traditional hand massage. Massage cupping is ideal for relaxing and loosening muscle tension, improving blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.  This technique allows the practitioner to slide the cups along various restricted areas using organic oils or lotions to increase blood flow and free fascial restrictions. Often times the negative pressure of the cups confuses the body allowing a release much quicker than compressing the tissue with typical massage techniques.  

Wet Cupping- This method of cupping, also known as hijāma therapy, blood cupping or blood letting is one of the most practiced and favored amongst those in the Eastern side of the world and early medical practitioners. Wet cupping, involves extracting small amounts of blood and tissue fluids mixed with potentially harmful substances from the body. The treatment process involves the application of cups on various points of the body. A negative pressure (suction) is then created by using a hand pump. This is then followed by applying small, superficial scratches onto the same location point of the body. This is performed by using a small sterile surgical instrument that is disposable. The cups are then re-applied and suction is applied again.
The toxic blood is gradually drawn out and then safely disposed. 

Wet cupping is ideal for removing stagnated blood, pain, inflammation, detoxification improving blood circulation, boosting your immune system and overall well being.  
Wet Cupping Therapy is a fast and efficient way to release the build-up of toxins from the body and a holistic method of healing from acute and chronic conditions. This type of cupping therapy in modern times has proven to provide positive results for most ailments and it is a powerful and natural alternative that many are now opting for.  

Fire Cupping- also known as cupping therapy, is a treatment technique that places glass, bamboo, or plastic jars on the skin to enhance circulation, relieve pain, and extract toxins from the body. You may be familiar with fire cupping, or at the very least have heard of it, if you watched the 

There are many reasons why you should try cupping, some benefits of cupping include:  

• Pain relief  
• Delivering blood flow to blocked muscles and skin  
• Treats sports injuries  
• Can boost immunity when you're sick  
• Can relieve a cold immediately 
• Stress relief through aiding the peripheral nervous system and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system  
• Promotion of lymphatic circulation  
• Strengthening of the immune system  
• Muscle and connective tissues are stretched  
• Arthritis, joint pain, muscle pain and stiffness  
• Releases stress  
• Deep tissue relief  
• Breaking up and expelling congestion  
• Stimulation of blood movement systemically and locally  
• Allows body to function and heal on its own  
• Helps you feel refreshed and energized!  

Recommendation: Whether you choose dry, massage, wet or fire cupping all forms have great benefits however, we do recommend  dry, massage & fire cupping for the newly postpartum mother as the technique is most beneficial for her bodies healing during that specific time.  

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What to expect from a postpartum cupping therapy session 
During a postpartum cupping session we spend extra time to discuss your birth story and to find out how you are healing and adjusting to caring for your newborn. I create a unique postpartum cupping session to address your specific needs and offer any community resources that may be needed. The revitalizing postnatal cupping includes the use of fire cupping, specific postpartum massage cupping, fixed cupping points, aromatherapy, and abdominal massage cupping. Our deeply relaxing and nurturing postpartum cupping melts away muscle tension leaving you feeling more energized, balanced, and confident.  

Benefits of Postpartum Cupping Therapy 

• Relieves soreness and muscle tension from labor  
• Provides deep relaxation  
• Reduces weakness and fatigue  
• Helps internal organs to resume proper placement  
• Re-establishes pelvis structural integrity  
• Helps to restore the uterus to it's original state  
• Relieves neck, shoulder, hand, and wrist pain from caring for a newborn
• Eases lower back and pelvic pain  
• Supports healthy lactation 
• Aids in the reduction of excess body fluids  
• Increases blood circulation and stimulates the lymph system  
• Reduces stress and anxiety  
• Facilitates healing after a Cesarean birth  
• Offers a natural way to sooth and nurture mothers as they adjust to shifting hormones and motherhood  
• Reduces the occurrence of postpartum depression  
• Enhances the attachment and bonding experience between mother and baby 

When to receive postpartum cupping therapy?  
For mamas who delivered vaginally, you are able to receive postpartum cupping as soon as you are comfortable after you deliver your baby. Most women receive a postpartum cupping therapy session within the first week or two after delivery. If your baby was born by cesarean section, it is best to wait two to three weeks to receive a regular postpartum cupping session after a cesarean birth. We recommend that you receive postpartum cupping massage every 3 weeks for the first 12 weeks after delivery to aid in postpartum recovery and leave you with a sense of wellbeing.  

Postpartum Cupping Therapy Session Positioning 
You can lie on your belly again! However, some women still may find it difficult to lay face down on the cupping table due to the increased size of their breasts. In this case, we provide extra support cushioning under your chest to allow mothers to find lying face down to be a comfortable position to receive postnatal cupping. If that’s not comfortable for you, we can also use a side-lying position with pillows, which is also great for those healing from a cesarean birth. Another option is our prego-pillow. Many women find its extra cut out space to comfortably support their breasts and belly in the prone position.  

Your Baby and Breastfeeding During a Session 
We recommend that you breastfeed or pump right before your cupping session to enhance your comfort and relaxation. We do understand that it can be difficult to leave your newborn at home to treat yourself to rejuvenating postpartum cupping. Therefore, we welcome you to bring your newborn to your cupping appointment at our office. If your newborn is fussy or would like to nurse while you are on the cupping/massage table, we can continue the cupping in a side-lying position, allowing you to nurse or comfort your child. Babies birth to three months of age typically do the best at the office. Once they get a bit older than three months they tend to need more attention and take away from mom's quiet relaxing time.

Abdominal Cupping Massage
(also know as “moving cupping”) 
After delivery a woman’s physical body goes through tremendous changes as it strives to achieve its pre-pregnancy state. The uterus shrinks back down, the digestive organs slide back into place, the bladder resumes proper position, and the pelvic floor heals from any strain from pushing. We use moving cupping and fire cupping on this area designed to increase circulation and to aid in the proper realignment of the organs.  

Postpartum Moving Cupping and
Belly Binding 
Bengkung belly binding is the art of wrapping a postpartum women's belly for physical support and to help hasten the recovery process after childbirth. This belly binding technique uses a long strip of cloth to wrap around the abdomen from the hips to the ribcage. Women are traditionally wrapped as soon after birth as possible, ideally on day five and then worn for 40 days or longer as needed. Learn more about postpartum belly binding services below. 

Cupping  Therapy

Types of Cupping Techniques

Specialized in all forms of Cupping Therapy for acute and chronic conditions including:  

✧ Infertility  
✧ IVF support  
✧ Pregnancy  
✧ Labor Induction  
✧ Postpartum  
✧ Menstruation  
✧ PCOS  
✧ Endometriosis  
✧ Menopause  
✧ Musculoskeletal issues  
✧ Pain management  
✧ Skin conditions  
✧ Digestion  
✧ General health & well being  

Postpartum Cupping Therapy  

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