Vanessa Gangewere
She/They
Wexford · 2 yrs
Hi! I specialize in helping people to relieve chronic pain. Whether that's been a life long …
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Cupping massage in Pittsburgh
About Cupping massage
Cupping is a form of bodywork that uses suction cups—traditionally made of glass, bamboo, or horn, and now commonly silicone or plastic—applied to the skin to create a lifting and decompressive effect on the soft tissue beneath. Unlike most massage techniques, which apply compressive pressure, cupping pulls tissue upward, creating space within the fascial layers and increasing local blood flow and lymphatic circulation. This decompressive quality makes cupping particularly useful for releasing stubborn myofascial restrictions, reducing muscle tension, and supporting recovery from injury. Cupping often leaves temporary circular marks on the skin, which are caused by the drawing of stagnant blood and fluid to the surface; these typically resolve within a few days and are not indicative of bruising from trauma. Cupping may be performed with stationary placement, or cups may be moved across the skin in a technique known as sliding or dynamic cupping.
8 verified therapists offering Cupping
Kalene Strange
She/Her
Bellevue · 8 yrs
Kalene takes an integrative approach to bodywork, blending multiple modalities to create personalized treatment plans that …
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Dallas Wright
Fox Chapel, Lawrenceville · 3 yrs
Hello, My name is Dallas Wright and my massage therapy practice is called Body Alignment Maintenance …
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Kaitlyn Manges
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Avalon · 2 yrs
I'm Katie, a licensed Massage Therapist working out of my practice, Ritual Soma, in Avalon. Ritual …
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Kyle Peffer
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North Hills · 9 yrs
I'm a massage therapist with a focus in the more medical modalites consisting of: Neural Reset …
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Raphael Dymek
Lawerenceville · 1 yr
Hey there, my name is Raphael but most people call me "Raffi". I am a licensed …
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Eryk Ve (they/he)
Regent Square · 8 yrs
Eryk's massage style has been described as intuitive, with moderate to deep pressure. They weave modalities …
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Nico Sirio
East End · 1 yr
I was first introduced to Thai massage back in 2015, thanks to a yoga teacher who …
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