Chinese Cupping Therapy in Lawrence, KS
Traditional TCM suction cup therapy — releases fascia, improves circulation, and reaches the deep tension that hands can't get to.
Cupping therapy at Ten Toes Reflexology in Lawrence, Kansas is rooted in 3,000+ years of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Your therapist places special cups on the skin and creates gentle suction, which lifts the underlying fascia and muscle tissue. That decompression brings fresh blood to the area, releases adhesions, and pulls stagnation out of the deeper muscle layers — something hands-on massage simply cannot replicate.
Most of our Lawrence KS guests add cupping to a 60- or 90-minute massage when they're dealing with stubborn back pain, tight shoulders, athletic recovery, or chronic stress that lives in the upper body. Expect temporary circular marks for a few days (not bruises — those are signs of release).
Available daily 9am–9:30pm on Clinton Parkway.
Transparent Pricing
- Cupping add-on to any massage+$30
- 60 min massage + cupping$105
- 90 min massage + cupping$135
Why it works
- Releases deep fascia and adhesions
- Dramatically improves local circulation
- Reduces chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Speeds athletic recovery
- Pulls out long-standing tension hands can't reach
Is this for you?
- Chronic upper-back or shoulder pain
- Athletes and active people in recovery
- Anyone whose tight spots come right back
- Tech-neck sufferers
- Guests curious about TCM traditions
What to expect
- 1
Cups placed on oiled skin — gentle suction created.
- 2
Cups stay in place 5–10 minutes (stationary) or glide across the back.
- 3
Cups removed; therapist follows with hands-on work to integrate the release.
- 4
Circular marks appear — normal, fade in 3–7 days.
Before your session
- •Hydrate heavily — fascia work needs water.
- •Don't shave the treatment area same day.
- •Expect marks — don't book before a beach day.
After your session
- •Hydrate even more.
- •Keep the area warm — avoid cold drafts.
- •Notice the lasting release over 3–5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is cupping therapy?
- A 3,000-year-old Traditional Chinese Medicine technique using gentle suction cups placed on the skin. The suction lifts the fascia, increases blood flow, and releases stuck muscle tension that hands alone can't reach.
- Will I have marks?
- Yes — temporary circular marks (not bruises) are normal and typically fade in 3–7 days. The darker the mark, the more stagnation was released from that area.
- Does it hurt?
- No. Most guests in Lawrence KS describe the sensation as a deep, satisfying pull — like a reverse massage. There's no sharp pain.
Ready to book?
3514 Clinton Parkway, Suite F · Lawrence, KS · Open daily 9am–9:30pm