10/22/2025
Ever wondered what cupping therapy is all about?
This treatment uses gentle suction to lift the skin and tissues, helping ease tightness and support recovery. There are different styles of cupping, as seen in our two videos, each offering unique benefits depending on your goals. Cupping is often used as an alternative—or a complement—to manual therapy, acupuncture, and other myofascial techniques.
Cupping can be helpful for:
✔️ Relieving muscle tension and stiffness
✔️ Boosting circulation to tired or sore areas
✔️ Supporting faster recovery between workouts
✔️ Improving mobility and flexibility
At Port Alberni Physiotherapy and Wellness, cupping is offered by our Athletic Therapist, Abbey Peters, and our Registered Acupuncturist, Ludmilla Lyle. Many athletes use it for lingering tightness in the back, shoulders, hips, or legs—but it can be a great addition to anyone’s treatment plan.
And yes—you may leave with those signature circular marks. They’re temporary, painless, and can even make you look a little hardcore 💪.
