Embark on a transformative journey into the world of fire cupping therapy with Elefteria Mantzorou's comprehensive guide. Elevate your practice and discover the secrets behind dry cupping techniques and protocols through step-by-step instructions accompanied by over 90 illuminating photos. Uncover additional insights with an exclusive link to a hidden video showcasing the techniques (located on page 54).
Ideal for massage therapists, instructors, bodyworkers, acupuncturists, and healers, this invaluable resource empowers you to safeguard your hands while enhancing your proficiency in fire cupping - a technique embraced by top athletes and celebrities alike.Inside this enlightening book, you will:
- Explore the myriad benefits (and the contraindications) of fire cupping
- Learn how to set up your equipment with precision
- Master the safe and effective handling of fire, swab, and cups
- Discover techniques to modify suction for optimal results
- Dive into specialized cupping approaches for various conditions, including neck and upper back pain, respiratory ailments, lower back pain, shoulder pain, hypertension, Kidney Qi tonification, digestive problems, cellulite, cup sterilization, and more.
While the book predominantly adopts the Chinese medicine perspective on fire cupping, Elefteria Mantzorou ensures clarity and detail in the descriptions, making the techniques applicable to all practitioners. The content is particularly beneficial for managing chronic musculoskeletal pain, and seamlessly integrates with modalities such as Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, and myofascial therapy.