Sports Massage Cork

Cupping is the term applied to a technique that uses small glass jars or bamboo cups as suction devices that are placed on the skin.Once the suction has occurred, the cups can be gently moved across the skin. The suction in the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. Cupping is much like the inverse of massage - rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward. For most patients, this is a particularly relaxing and relieving sensation. Once suctioned, the cups are generally left in place for about ten minutes while the patient relaxes. This is similar to the practice of Tui Na, a traditional Chinese medicine massage technique that targets acupuncture points as well as painful body parts, and is well known to provide relief through pressure.The suction and negative pressure provided by cupping can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system. Cupping is used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even cellulite. For weight loss and cellulite treatments, oil is first applied to the skin, and then the cups are moved up and down the surrounding area.

This is a specific treatment for those who are feeling the effects of life's stress and strains. A very relaxing massage to soothe the body and mind.

Follow-up treatments – €45

Paul studied as a Neuromuscular Therapist with John Sharkey of the NTC which includes the above.

Paul studied as a Neuromuscular Therapist with John Sharkey of the NTC which includes Deep Tissue Massage

Paul studied as a Neuromuscular Therapist with John Sharkey of the NTC which includes Soft tissue Therapy.

A massage technique for athletes aimed at either preparing the muscle and joints for athletic activity or to help recover from stress and strain associated with exercise.

Together you can experience a massage which allows you to relax and rebalance the mind and body in our couple’s suite. €75 per person.