Myofascial Scraping
Fascial release
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ServicesSoft-tissue release
Cupping
Suction that lifts fascia instead of pressing on it, the opposite direction of every other tool in the room.
10-15min per area
Cupping uses controlled suction to lift the skin and superficial fascia away from the deeper tissue.
It’s the mirror-image of most manual therapy: every other tool presses down; cups pull up. That decompression helps loosen adhesions, boost local circulation, and take pressure off entrapped structures.
How it works
Inside a cupping session.
01
Place the cups
Silicone or glass cups are placed on the target area with a small amount of skin-safe oil.
02
Apply suction
The cups create negative pressure that lifts the skin and superficial fascia away from deeper tissue.
03
Static or gliding
Depending on the goal we either leave the cups in place for 5-10 minutes or glide them slowly across the area.
04
Pair with movement
You move the joint through range while cupping to encourage tissue glide.
Why patients ask for it
What you can expect to feel.
- Lifts fascia instead of compressing it
- Improves local circulation and lymphatic flow
- Releases stubborn superficial adhesions
- Complements percussion and scraping perfectly
- Comfortable for most patients, not the ‘painful pinching’ some expect
- Fast, most sessions are under 15 minutes
Is it right for you?
Who this helps.
Great for
- Chronic upper-back or trap tightness
- IT-band or hamstring restrictions
- Post-training soreness
- Lingering tension after manual work alone
- Patients curious about a different feeling than pressing therapies
Not right when
- Broken skin, active rash, or infection at the site
- Bleeding disorders or high-dose blood thinners
- Recent surgery or open wound
If any of these apply we’ll build a plan around a different modality, and we’ll tell you why.
What to expect
Your first session.
Duration
10-15 min per treated area
Frequency
1-2 times per week during active treatment
Prep
Wear clothing that lets us access the area.
You’ll feel firm suction, strong but not painful. The classic circular marks are common and typically fade within 3-7 days. They’re not bruises in the traditional sense; they’re a mark of the tissue being pulled apart, and they’re harmless.
FAQ
Common questions.
Do the marks hurt or damage skin?
No. The marks are surface-level and fade in a few days. They’re not bruises from impact; they’re from suction, which is a very different mechanism.
How is cupping different from scraping?
Cupping pulls tissue up; scraping shears across it. We often use both in the same session because they address the fascia from different angles.
Can I have marks visible for an event?
If you have a photoshoot or event coming up, tell us and we’ll skip cupping that visit, there are plenty of other tools that don’t leave marks.
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