Cupping

Relieve tension, improve circulation, and support recovery with cupping therapy—an ancient healing practice used to promote balance and mobility.

About Cupping Services

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine that involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create suction. This negative pressure increases blood flow to targeted areas, which may help relieve muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. At Curis Functional Health, cupping is often used alongside chiropractic care, acupuncture, and rehabilitation to support pain relief, mobility, and relaxation. It can be especially helpful for musculoskeletal issues, sports recovery, and stress-related tension.

What to Expect During a Cupping Session

Cupping therapy at Curis is a gentle, non-invasive experience designed to help your body reset and recover. During your session, a licensed provider will place small glass, silicone, or plastic cups on specific areas of your body—typically the back, shoulders, or legs. A vacuum seal is created either through heat or suction, drawing the skin slightly upward into the cup. This stimulates blood flow, loosens fascia, and can help reduce muscle tension or localized pain.

Sessions typically last 15 to 30 minutes and may be integrated with chiropractic care, acupuncture, or active rehabilitation for a more holistic approach. It’s common to experience temporary circular marks or mild soreness in the treated areas—both are normal signs of increased circulation and tissue response.

Benefits

Relieves Muscle Tension and Pain

Cupping helps reduce tightness by loosening fascia and improving blood flow to sore or overused muscles.

Improves Circulation

The suction effect increases localized blood flow, supporting tissue repair and overall cellular healing.

Enhances Mobility and Range of Motion

By breaking up adhesions and reducing inflammation, cupping can help improve flexibility and joint function.

Supports Stress Relief and Relaxation

Cupping stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a calming effect and reducing physical stress symptoms.

Specialties

Other Services

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

helps individuals process emotional experiences and trauma through deep, relational work that promotes healing and transformation.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings, commit to personal values, and take action toward a more fulfilling life.

Accupuncture

Target the root of pain, tension, and imbalance with gentle, effective acupuncture tailored to support your body’s natural healing process.

Active Rehabilitation

Restore function and prevent re-injury with movement-based therapy designed to rebuild strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular control.

Active Release Technique (ART)

Break through pain and restriction with targeted, hands-on therapy that releases tight muscles, tendons, and nerves for improved movement and lasting relief.

Additional Services

Other services that we offer.

Adlerian Therapy

Adlerian Therapy focuses on understanding life purpose, social connection, and self-worth to support growth and positive change.

Affirmative Therapy

Affirmative Therapy provides an inclusive and validating space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, and emotional well-being.

Art Therapy

Art therapy uses creative expression—like drawing, painting, or sculpture—to help individuals process emotions, reduce stress, and support healing.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Supports healing from early relationship wounds by strengthening secure bonds and emotional trust.

Behavioral Therapy

Helps individuals modify unhelpful actions and habits by reinforcing positive behaviors and reducing negative patterns.

Biofeedback

Helps individuals learn to regulate physiological responses—such as heart rate or muscle tension—using real-time feedback.

Brain Stimulation Therapy

Uses non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques to activate targeted areas of the brain and support mental health recovery.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care that supports full-body balance and nervous system health.

Christian Counseling

Faith-based principles with psychological practices to support spiritual and emotional healing.

Coaching

Helps individuals identify goals, overcome obstacles, and create actionable strategies for personal or professional growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps individuals identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional well-being and everyday functioning.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

A structured cognitive therapy that helps individuals reframe trauma-related thoughts and reduce emotional distress.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Memory, language, and problem-solving activities to enhance cognitive function in individuals with dementia.

Cold Laser Therapy

A gentle, non-invasive treatment that promotes faster recovery by reducing inflammation and supporting deep tissue healing—without medication or downtime.

Clinics

Cupping

Kansas City – Kansas Ave

Mesquite