Massage Therapy · Cupping
Draw out tension,restore circulation
Cupping uses gentle suction to lift and decompress tight tissue — increasing blood flow, easing muscle tension, and helping your body recover. Delivered within your remedial massage session.
- Session length
- 60 minutes
- From
- $115
- Health fund
- Claimable on most extras
- Where
- Hamlyn Heights
What to expect
Calm, unhurried, and fully explained
Before any cups are placed, we talk it through — what cupping does, where the cups will go, and what you'll feel. Nothing happens without your consent, and if it's your first time we'll take it gently.
During treatment, cups stay in place for 5–15 minutes, often while massage continues on other areas — the two work beautifully together. The sensation is a firm, drawing pressure; most people find it deeply relaxing.
Afterwards, you'll likely have circular marks where the cups sat. They're not bruises — they're the result of increased blood flow to the surface — and they fade over 3–10 days. We recommend avoiding intense workouts for 24–48 hours after your session to let your body get the full benefit.
Good to know
- Cups in place 5–15 minutes
- Often combined with massage in the same session
- Marks fade within 3–10 days
- Skip intense exercise for 24–48 hours after
Where cupping helps most
Back & neck pain
01Broad, stubborn tightness across the back, neck and shoulders.
Suction decompresses the tissue layers, easing tension that pressure alone can miss.
Athletic recovery
02Heavy, fatigued muscles after training or competition.
Increased circulation helps clear metabolic waste and speed muscle recovery.
Chronic pain conditions
03Ongoing pain from conditions like fibromyalgia or arthritis.
A gentle, low-force option for sensitive bodies where deep pressure isn't tolerable.
Tension headaches & stress
04Headaches, shoulder tension and a nervous system stuck in high gear.
Cupping's slow, drawing pressure is deeply calming — many clients drift off during treatment.
How to book
Part of your massage, not an extra charge
Cupping isn't a separate appointment here — it's one of the techniques available within your remedial massage session, at no additional cost. Book a massage and ask for cupping, or simply mention it when you arrive.
It's not for everyone, and we're upfront about that: we don't use cupping during pregnancy, or if you have a bleeding disorder, take blood-thinning medication, or have skin conditions, inflammation or infection in the treatment area. If any of these apply, plenty of other techniques still work well for you.
Your journey
How we work with you
Assessment
Your therapist checks your history and any contraindications, and talks through where the cups will go and what you'll feel. Nothing happens without your consent.
Massage first
The area is worked by hand before the cups go on, so the tissue is already warm and responsive to the suction.
Cups in place
Cups sit for 5–15 minutes with a firm, drawing pressure — often while your therapist keeps working on another area, so no massage time is lost.
Aftercare
Round marks where the cups sat fade within 3–10 days and don't hurt. Drink plenty of water and avoid intense training on the area for 24–48 hours.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Just under your skin is a layer of connective tissue, called fascia, which doesn't have a great blood supply. Sometimes an area feels chronically tight and massage alone can't make much change. Cups use suction to create tension on the skin and stretch out the fascia underneath, which helps free up the area. Cupping also brings blood flow in, delivering oxygen and helping clear by-products. It's especially useful for chronic tightness that massage alone can't relieve, and we use it within your remedial massage session.
Want to try cupping?
Book a remedial massage in Geelong and ask for cupping — it's included within your session at no extra cost.