Cupping
Suction cups lift and gently drag the tissue to release restrictions, improve circulation, and help the body clear tension.
One-on-one with your doctor
Always — never shared
Years of experience
Cities served across NV
Decompress tight tissue
Cupping uses plastic cups that suction the tissue into the cup, then we drag lightly to release restricted tissues. Unlike most hands-on work that presses down, cupping lifts and decompresses the tissue — a different kind of release that many patients find very effective.
At Healing Hands, cupping is one of several tools we may combine with manual therapy and other modalities, tailored to what your body needs.
What to expect at Healing Hands
Reach out
Call, text, or email to schedule. We'll listen, answer your questions, and explain how concierge PT works — no pressure.
Root-cause evaluation
Your doctor analyzes your gait, posture, and mobility to find what is actually driving your pain — not just where it hurts.
Hands-on treatment
A full hour of hands-on manual therapy and targeted modalities, tailored to you — in clinic or at your home in the Reno-Sparks area.
Back to what you love
We focus on lasting relief and give you simple home exercises so you keep your gains and reduce the risk of re-injury.
We look for the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms — a full hour of hands-on care that gets to the real issue, so you can get back to doing what you love.
Frequently asked questions
How does cupping work?+
We use plastic cups that suction the tissue up into the cup, then drag lightly to release tissues and help the body clear toxins. The suction lifts and decompresses tissue rather than pressing down on it.
Will cupping leave marks?+
Cupping can sometimes leave temporary circular marks where the suction was applied. They are not bruises in the usual sense and typically fade within a few days.
What is cupping good for?+
Cupping is used to release tight or restricted tissue, improve circulation, and complement other hands-on manual therapy techniques.
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CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
A gentle, light-touch therapy that assists the movement of cerebrospinal fluid to relieve tension in the central nervous system, ease pain, and support whole-body healing.
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Dry Needling
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Muscle Energy Technique
A gentle approach using just ~2 lbs of your own muscle force to mobilize joint restrictions, balance muscle tone, and reduce pain.
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A full hour of hands-on, one-on-one care — in Reno, Sparks, Carson City & Incline Village.