Description
Cupping uses gentle suction to lift and decompress tissue, the opposite of the compression in massage. It increases local circulation, helps release stubborn fascial restriction, and can reach tension that responds slowly to pressure alone. At EDEN, cupping includes dynamic (moving) cupping and is performed by certified therapists, usually woven into a massage treatment.
Is this right for you?
Cupping is worth trying if you have persistent tight areas such as the upper back, shoulders, or IT bands that regular massage helps but doesn't fully resolve, or if you're curious about the technique athletes swear by. It pairs especially well with deep tissue and sports massage.
What to expect
The suction feels unusual for the first minute, then most clients find it deeply relieving. Cupping can leave painless circular marks that fade over several days to a week, so plan around events where visible marks would matter. Your St. Albert therapist will explain everything before starting.
Session lengths and rates
30 min $70 · 45 min $85 · 60 min $110 · 75 min $125 · 90 min $150 · 120 min $200
Plus GST. Direct billing to most insurance providers.
Common questions
Do the marks hurt? No, they're not bruises. The discolouration comes from increased blood flow at the surface and is typically painless.
Is cupping covered by insurance? When performed by a registered massage therapist as part of massage therapy treatment, it's typically covered under massage benefits, and we direct bill most providers.