Ancient Medicine. Modern Recovery.
Relieve Pain • Reduce Muscle Tension • Improve Circulation • Recover Faster
At Solarè Acupuncture Clinic, Traditional Fire Cupping is more than just those famous circular marks, it's one of the oldest and most effective therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine for relieving pain, improving mobility, accelerating recovery, and helping your body heal naturally.
Whether you're dealing with tight shoulders from working at a desk, chronic neck pain, sore muscles after surfing, headaches, stress, or simply feeling “stuck,” fire cupping can help restore movement and get you feeling like yourself again.
What Is Traditional Fire Cupping?
Traditional Fire Cupping uses glass cups and a brief flame to create a gentle vacuum against the skin. This negative pressure lifts the tissues rather than compressing them like massage, allowing fresh circulation to reach areas of tension while helping stagnant blood and fluids move more freely.
The result?
- ✔ Relaxed muscles
- ✔ Improved circulation
- ✔ Faster recovery
- ✔ Reduced pain and stiffness
- ✔ Increased mobility
- ✔ A deep feeling of relaxation
This technique has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years and remains one of the most requested therapies in modern integrative medicine.
Conditions Fire Cupping May Help Support
Fire cupping is commonly used for:
- Neck pain
- Shoulder tension
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Surfing recovery
- Weightlifting recovery
- CrossFit recovery
- Running recovery
- Muscle tightness
- Myofascial pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Jaw tension (TMJ)
- Stress-related tension
- Poor circulation
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis elbow
- Frozen shoulder
- General muscle soreness
Many patients also choose fire cupping simply because they love how relaxed and mobile they feel afterward.
Why Fire Cupping Works
Unlike massage, which pushes into muscles, cupping gently lifts the tissues. This lifting effect may help:
- Increase local blood flow
- Improve lymphatic movement
- Decrease muscle guarding
- Improve tissue mobility
- Reduce fascial restrictions
- Encourage your body's natural healing response
Athletes who add cupping to their recovery routine often notice they’re less sore after hard training days and recover faster between sessions.
“The best deep tissue massage without the soreness.”
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Your visit begins with a brief consultation to understand your goals and identify the areas that need attention.
Why Choose Solarè Acupuncture Clinic?
At Solarè, you're receiving treatment from Dr. Nadia Schulkind, DACM, L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine with nearly a decade of clinical experience.
Every treatment is individualized, not rushed. Rather than chasing symptoms, we focus on identifying the underlying patterns contributing to your pain, tension, or imbalance so your body can heal more efficiently.
Our goal isn't just temporary relief—it's helping you move, feel, and live better.
Common Questions
What do the marks mean?
One of the biggest misconceptions is that cupping bruises the skin. The circular marks are not bruises.
They are temporary discolorations caused by increased circulation and the movement of stagnant fluids to the surface. Some people develop very light marks, others darker circles — both are completely normal.
Most marks fade within 3–10 days, depending on the individual.
Does fire cupping hurt?
Not at all. Most patients find fire cupping incredibly relaxing. You'll feel gentle suction, warmth, muscle release, and deep relaxation. Many people even fall asleep during treatment.
How long does a fire cupping treatment take?
Most appointments last approximately 20–45 minutes, depending on your treatment plan.
Will I have marks afterward?
Possibly. Most patients experience temporary circular marks that fade naturally within several days.
Can I exercise afterward?
Light movement is encouraged, but we generally recommend avoiding extremely intense workouts immediately after treatment.
How often should I get cupping?
This depends on your goals. Acute injuries may benefit from weekly treatments, while many patients schedule monthly sessions for ongoing recovery and wellness.
Is fire cupping safe?
Yes. When performed by a licensed practitioner, traditional fire cupping is considered very safe and has been practiced for thousands of years.
★★★★★
“Went in because of some shoulder pain and Dr. Nadia recommended cupping, acupuncture and red light therapy. Once on the table, she has a healing touch that made me feel calm and safe right away.”
— Felipe F.
Ready to Feel Better?
Whether you're recovering from workouts, managing chronic pain, or simply looking to release years of muscle tension, Traditional Fire Cupping offers a natural, effective way to help your body recover.
Stop living with tight muscles and lingering pain. Feel lighter. Move better. Heal naturally.