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Traditional cupping and guasha in a relaxing private environment.

Cupping and gua sha Therapy Oahu

Cupping methods

At Acutherapy Clinics we offer a range of cupping therapies in Honolulu. The style of cupping therapy that suits you best will vary depending on your issues as well as underlying energy. An experienced practitioner can provide an appropriate diagnosis and select the correct style of cupping for your needs.

Fire

A heat source is applied to the empty space of the cups to consume the oxygen, and then quickly applied to the body to create a vacuum.

Pump

This method sees the cup applied to the skin first and then using a handheld pump to create suction, allowing for more control.

Silicone

This more modern technique involves rubber cups squeezed to remove empty space and then applied to the body. It allows for better contouring to bony areas.

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Gua Sha

What is Gua Sha?

With gua sha, a practitioner will use a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape areas of your body where there is inflammation or stagnant qi to help improve circulation and promote healing. Gua sha is known to be effective for a number of conditions such as fatigue, chronic pain, neck pain and more.

Acutherapy Clinics is the leading provider of Gua Sha in Hawai’i. Please call to find our Kamaaina rates.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists sometimes incorporate muscle scraping to stretch and relax muscles or scar tissue. The Graston Technique as its known is derived from Gua Sha.

Relaxing

Gua sha is gentle overall, and the intensity can build depending on the types of knots that your acupuncturist encounters.

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