Massage cupping is an adaptaption of traditional massage cupping. This type of cupping creates impressive results by creating suction and combining it with massage.

According to Anita Shannon, founder of the modality, "By creating suction and negative pressure, ACE Massage Cupping therapy is used to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissues." This brings hydration and blood flow to body tissues. It can also drain excess fluids ad toxins by opening lymphatic pathways (such as in lymphedema).

It looks weird (some would even say gross), but it feels great and produces amazing results. I am now using cupping in combination with all of my massages if I believe the client will receive good results. In fact, since learning the technique, I have used in conjuction with all of my ashiatsu barefoot massage sessions.