Meet Roisin and Learn About Cupping---
Roisin Thompson Hi! My name is Roisin Thompson. I have been a massage therapist for the past 3 years. Besides practicing massage at Massage Extraordinaire, I also am a acupuncturist. My favorite modality for muscular pain is Cupping. I use it often to accelerate recovery and ease local tension. You may first have been exposed to cupping during the Rio Olympics when Michael Phelps used it as a medical therapy to help him win his most recent gold and silver medals! I wanted to share some more information about this ancient Chinese medical practice. Benefits of Cupping - Increase in circulation by decompressing the connective tissue surrounding tight muscles Speeds healing and decreases recovery time by allowing fresh nutrients and oxygen into the muscle and carrying away metabolic waste Speeds recovery from athletic events Reduces chronic pain Relieves local tension " I have found cupping to be successful for students and profess...