Have you Tried Cupping Yet?
Discover the Benefits of Cupping Therapy in Flatiron NYC
By now, you’ve probably heard of or seen cupping — on athletes, celebrities, or in Hollywood movies. Red circular marks have made their way from the treatment room to the red carpet. For some, the first experience with cupping comes from childhood traditions; for others, it’s during an acupuncture session.
Cupping therapy has stood the test of time — not as a trend, but as a powerful healing method used across cultures for thousands of years.
The Ancient Roots of Cupping
Cupping has been practiced across civilizations — from ancient Egypt, Greece, and the Middle East to China, where it became a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
The Ebers Papyrus (1550 BC) describes how Egyptians used cupping for healing.
In China, records from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) document its use to promote balance and health.
Early practitioners used cattle horns or bamboo; today, modern acupuncturists use glass, plastic, and silicone cups to safely and effectively provide therapy.
How Cupping Works
Cupping involves placing cups on the skin to create a vacuum, which lifts the skin and underlying tissues.
Dry cupping: Cups create suction without drawing blood.
Wet cupping: Involves controlled bloodletting for detoxification.
Sliding cupping: Uses oil to glide cups across muscles, like a massage in reverse.
Modern clinics may use fire, pumps, or silicone to create suction — each method tailored to patient comfort and therapeutic goals.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
From a TCM perspective, cupping helps move Qi and blood, opening pores and expelling pathogens such as wind, cold, and dampness.
From a biomedical perspective, research shows it improves local blood flow, supports microcirculation, and even assists detoxification.
Research supports cupping for:
Muscular pain and tension
Immune system support
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Migraines and headaches
Asthma and respiratory conditions
Insomnia and depression
Skin conditions like cellulitis
Cholesterol management
Facial paralysis
How Does Cupping Feel?
Patients often say cupping feels like a reverse massage — instead of pushing, it gently pulls.
Sliding cupping feels especially soothing, like a massage with suction.
You may feel a “good hurt” during treatment followed by deep relief.
Cupping marks (the famous circles) are signs that stagnation has been released and circulation improved.
Safe, Relaxing, and Transformative
When performed by a licensed acupuncturist, cupping is a safe, gentle technique with powerful results.
A skilled practitioner communicates with you to find the perfect balance of pressure for a comfortable, relaxing experience.
Cupping with Marc Gian in NYC
At Marc’s Flatiron NYC and Prospect Heights Brooklyn offices, cupping is often combined with acupuncture and massage therapy to maximize results. This integrative approach:
Relieves muscular tension
Boosts circulation
Supports emotional balance
Enhances overall well-being
Marc also uses Meridian Biologix Essential Oils to complement cupping sessions, enhancing relaxation and therapeutic effects.
Experience the Benefits of Cupping - Relieve pain, release tension, and restore your energy
Contact Marc Gian, 845.519.9256 of marcgian@gmail.com
Flatiron NYC (48 West 21st Street) and Prospect Heights Brooklyn