Cupping informed consent
Cupping is an ancient technique; the purpose of this technique is to promote health and healing by: losing soft tissue and connective tissue, scarring an adhesions moving stagnation and increasing lympathic flow and circulation. This therapy utilizes cups and a vacuum pistol to create suction on the body surface.
Potential reactions are temporary and may include:
Discoloration due to toxins and old blood being brought to the surface.
Post tenderness, usually less than experience from deep tissue work.
Redness and itching: increasing vast-dilation and/or inflammation brought to the surface.
Decreased blood pressure: due to vast-dilation and/or nervous system sedation.
After care recommendations:
Drink plenty of water to help elimate toxins out of the body.
Avoid showers, steam, sauna and exercise immediately following bodywork.
Light stretching and range of motion excercises are beneficial.
Exercise the next day will help increase circulation to aid in daring of cup kisses.
Contraindications:
People who are on blood thinners should not experience Cupping. If you start taking such medication please inform the therapist so your treatment plan can be adjusted.
Agreement:
If I choose to experience this therapy in my treatment, I understand the effects and after-care recommendations. It has been explained to me that there is possibility of temporary skin discoloration or "cup kiss" appearing as tissue is released. I am aware that a "cup kiss" is NOT a bruise and that it wil dissipate within a few hours to a few days.