Suction, not pressure.
Cupping places specialized cups on the skin and draws a vacuum inside them. Instead of pressing down into the muscle the way hands or a tool would, the suction pulls the tissue up. That pull increases blood flow into the area, takes tension out of the muscle underneath, and supports the body's own repair work.
We use it as myofascial decompression: one tool inside a plan, not a treatment on its own. Most people find it relaxing, and the sensation is closest to a deep tissue massage. Temporary circular marks are normal afterward and usually fade within a few days.
A tool, inside a full appointment.
The Evaluation Comes First
Your first visit is about an hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. We find out what is tight, why it got tight, and whether cupping has any business being part of the answer.
Cups On
Cups are placed over the muscle we are treating. You feel a pull rather than a press. Most people find it relaxing. Temporary circular marks are normal afterward and usually fade within a few days.
Then You Move
Cupping opens a window. Loading and moving the tissue while it is open is what makes the change hold, and that is the rest of your appointment, still with your therapist.
Schedule Your Appointment
No referral needed. Utah has direct access to physical therapy, and we are in network with eleven-plus carriers plus Medicare.
Your first visit is about an hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, start to finish. Come in, tell us everything, leave with a plan.
You’re all set.
We’ll reach out within one business day to confirm your appointment. If you need to speak with us sooner, call us directly.