Ananda Wellness

Ananda Wellness I offer Therapeutic, Sports, and Deep Tissue massage. My passion is to help you feel your best so th

DAY 12 — 12 Days of CuppingA Final ThoughtCupping isn’t magic.It doesn’t pull out toxins.And it doesn’t replace good ass...
12/24/2025

DAY 12 — 12 Days of Cupping
A Final Thought

Cupping isn’t magic.
It doesn’t pull out toxins.
And it doesn’t replace good assessment or skilled touch.

What it can do is offer strong, clear input to the body —
sometimes creating awareness, sometimes easing movement,
sometimes helping an area feel “online” again.

When used thoughtfully, cupping supports the body’s ability to organize itself.

That’s how I use it.
And that’s why I don’t use it on everyone.

Thank you for following along these 12 days.
If you’re curious whether cupping has a place in your work together, I’m always happy to talk about it.

DAY 11 — 12 Days of CuppingHow I Use Cupping in SessionsI don’t use cupping automatically — and I don’t use it the same ...
12/21/2025

DAY 11 — 12 Days of Cupping
How I Use Cupping in Sessions

I don’t use cupping automatically — and I don’t use it the same way on every body.

Sometimes cupping is helpful for creating awareness in an area that feels disconnected or hard to access.
Sometimes it’s used with movement.
Sometimes it’s slow, gentle, and brief.
And sometimes… it’s not used at all.

I decide based on:
• how a body responds to touch
• what feels restricted or under-communicated
• nervous system state
• comfort, consent, and goals for the session

Cupping is a tool — not the point of the work.

The goal is always better movement, ease, and a body that feels more organized and supported.

Tomorrow: closing out the 12 days.

DAY 10 — 12 Days of CuppingIs Cupping Right for You?Cupping isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool.Some bodies respond really we...
12/20/2025

DAY 10 — 12 Days of Cupping

Is Cupping Right for You?

Cupping isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool.

Some bodies respond really well to it, especially when there’s chronic tension, limited movement, or areas that feel hard to access with massage alone.

There are also times when cupping isn’t appropriate or needs to be modified.

Cupping may not be a good fit if you:
• bruise very easily or have fragile skin
• have a bleeding or clotting disorder
• are taking blood thinners
• are on long-term corticosteroids or certain skin medications
• are undergoing or recently completed cancer treatment

This is why I always assess medical history, skin response, and comfort before using cups.

Thoughtful use — or choosing not to use cupping — is part of good care.

Tomorrow: how I decide which type of cupping to use.

DAY 9 — 12 Days of CuppingCupping Myths & What We Actually KnowOne of the most common ideas about cupping is that darker...
12/19/2025

DAY 9 — 12 Days of Cupping

Cupping Myths & What We Actually Know

One of the most common ideas about cupping is that darker marks mean more “toxins” are being released.

That explanation doesn’t really line up with what research shows.

What we do know is that cupping marks vary in color and intensity based on several factors, including:
• how much suction is used
• how long the cup is applied
• the area of the body
• circulation in that tissue
• individual differences in skin and capillaries

Darker marks don’t necessarily mean something is “worse” or that anything is being pulled out of the body. They’re simply a visible response to how that area reacted to the suction.

This is also why some areas mark easily and others barely mark at all — even on the same person.

Cupping isn’t about extracting something bad. It’s about how the body responds to negative pressure, sensory input, and circulation changes.

Tomorrow: who cupping tends to be a good fit for — and when it might not be.

DAY 7 — 12 Days of CuppingCupping & ProprioceptionOne of the most meaningful effects of cupping is how strongly it stimu...
12/17/2025

DAY 7 — 12 Days of Cupping

Cupping & Proprioception

One of the most meaningful effects of cupping is how strongly it stimulates proprioception — the body’s sense of where it is in space.

That clear, localized input gives the nervous system something specific to pay attention to. Areas that have been vague, under-recruited, or ignored suddenly become very noticeable.

When the body can sense an area more clearly, it can begin to use it differently.
This is part of how cupping can support more efficient movement and coordination — not by forcing change, but by helping the nervous system update its internal map.

A good example is the lower trapezius. When that area becomes more perceptible, people often move with less effort through the shoulders because the body remembers, oh — this is available to me.

Cupping can help bring that kind of awareness back online.

Tomorrow: cupping with movement.

12/16/2025

DAY 6 — 12 Days of Cupping

Cupping & the Nervous System

Cupping isn’t always about going deeper.

Here I’m using gentle, handheld glass pump cupping along the anterior neck — from the SCM down toward the clavicle — with an on-off approach rather than sustained suction. Video is slightly sped up- this work is sllooow.

That rhythmic lift and release can feel calming in a way similar to vibration or gentle pulsing input. The pressure is intentionally brief, backing off before any bruising occurs, then moving gradually along the tissue.

This area is closely tied to nervous system regulation, and working here with care can help bring awareness to places that often hold tension while supporting a sense of ease and balance.

This is just one of the ways I use cupping for the nervous system. My other go to - is using kanzu cups with gentle suction along the sides of the spine - repeated movements - letting the body settle and melt.

When the nervous system feels safer, the body often organizes itself more efficiently — muscles soften, breath deepens, and movement feels less effortful.

Tomorrow: cupping and posture / movement patterns.

A little holiday gift from us to you 🌟☃️💝The three of us connected through our businesses and became friends through a s...
12/15/2025

A little holiday gift from us to you 🌟☃️💝

The three of us connected through our businesses and became friends through a shared passion for helping clients achieve sustainable results. We created this as a way to say thank you to our communities and to keep cultivating healing spaces where you feel seen, heard, and held. We appreciate you and look forward to continuing to work with you ❄️

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4) Bonus Entry: Comment or message us telling us why you could really use this reset.

Winner will be DM’d on December 25th.
Best of luck! Thank you all for a wonderful year!

DAY 5 — 12 Days of CuppingKanzu (Pump) CuppingThese are hard plastic cups that use a manual pump to create suction.What ...
12/15/2025

DAY 5 — 12 Days of Cupping
Kanzu (Pump) Cupping

These are hard plastic cups that use a manual pump to create suction.

What I like about this style is the precision. The amount of lift can be adjusted gradually and held steady, which makes it useful for very targeted work.

I often use pump cupping for:
• specific areas of tension
• clients who want clear, consistent pressure
• nervous system calming

Because the suction is controlled, it’s easy to tailor the experience — from subtle to more intense — depending on the tissue and the person.

Not all cupping is the same, and not every style is right for every body.

Tomorrow: cupping for more than just muscles.

DAY 4 — 12 Days of CuppingCupping Marks: What’s HappeningCupping works by creating negative pressure that lifts the tiss...
12/14/2025

DAY 4 — 12 Days of Cupping
Cupping Marks: What’s Happening

Cupping works by creating negative pressure that lifts the tissue rather than compressing it.

The marks that can appear afterward are a form of therapeutic bruising. They happen when small capillaries rupture, which isn’t harmful and simply signals a local healing response in the tissue.

The color and intensity vary depending on the tissue, the area worked, and the individual. Some spots mark easily; others don’t mark at all.

These marks are temporary and typically fade within a few days. They’re simply one visible sign of how the body is responding to the work.

How cupping is applied — pressure, duration, and intent — always matters.

Tomorrow: a style of cupping that allows for very precise control.

12/13/2025

DAY 3 — 12 Days of Cupping

Silicone Cupping (Static, Gliding & Movement)

All cups can be used with movement — but silicone cups make dynamic work especially easy to adjust.

Because they’re soft and flexible, I can quickly change pressure and direction, which lets me combine cupping with movement in a really comfortable way.

Some of the ways I use silicone cups in sessions:
• placing them on the posterior rotator cuff and guiding gentle arm movement
• placing them along the lats and either gliding the cups or having the client move their arm
• working over curved or sensitive areas like ribs, hands, and feet
• adjusting suction moment-to-moment without breaking contact

You may notice temporary redness where the cup was placed — that’s simply increased circulation and usually fades quickly.

Silicone cups are one of my go-to tools when I want adaptability, movement, and responsiveness rather than intensity.

More tomorrow.

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