CUPPING WITH ROCKPODS

WKBM specialises in dry cupping using silicone RockPods. These provide suction to decompress the underlying tissue, pulling and lifting the tissue to create space in the subcutaneous area and stress the collagen fibres. This is different to manual massage therapy as the therapist is not pushing into the body, instead they are pulling away

Dry cupping can be offered as a stand alone treatment but is more beneficial when incorporated into a massage treatment. The pods can leave red circular marks on the skin (called ecchymosis) due to the dilation of capillaries, which can last for up to two weeks. However, these red marks are neither painful nor permanent

What to expect:

• The process will be explained to you, including where the pods will be placed and why, which will be dependent on your personal condition
• The pods will be applied and the therapist will check whether you are comfortable
• The pods will be left in place for 1-3 minutes and during this time, the therapist may move them around in different directions, passively move your body, or ask you to actively move your body to enhance the effect of the pods
• Once removed, the pods may leave non-painful red circular marks on the skin, which can last for up to two weeks