By Dr Qing Ge, Registered Acupuncturist / Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Dragonfly Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Spring is the season of renewal—just as we clean our homes and gardens, our bodies also benefit from a gentle “spring clean.” Cupping therapy offers a natural way to refresh, detox, and relieve tension, helping you feel lighter, more energised, and ready for the season ahead.
Why Try Cupping in Spring?
Cupping works by creating a soothing suction on the skin, encouraging circulation to flow more freely and unblocking areas that feel tight or heavy. In Chinese medicine, stagnation refers to blockages that build up over time—tight muscles, stubborn aches, or that lingering winter heaviness. By drawing these deep-rooted tensions to the surface, cupping gives the body a chance to release and reset, like opening the windows to let fresh air through a room.
Special attention is often given to cupping along the back, especially over the bladder meridian. This pathway is like the body’s main freeway: when it flows freely, circulation and energy reach the entire system. When it’s congested, the whole body can feel sluggish or tight. Cupping along this channel helps to “clear the lanes,” supporting circulation, easing tension, and promoting a sense of overall balance and vitality.
Cupping can be deeply relaxing or more invigorating, depending on your needs. Stationary cupping brings calm and stillness, while mobile cupping glides along muscles like a massage. Both methods help open, release, and refresh the body, and for those who prefer a stronger treatment, cups can be applied more firmly for a deeper release. Common areas that respond well include the back, shoulders, neck, and legs, making it an excellent option for relieving muscle stiffness, tension, or lingering aches. This spring, give yourself the gift of renewal. Experience the cleansing, soothing benefits of cupping therapy — and step into the season feeling lighter, freer, and refreshed.
✨ Book a session with Dr Qing, and discover the difference cupping can make.
Wednesday & Friday: Bookings at Dragonfly Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne South East
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