has many uses, from body modelling to reducing pain and joint stiffness. What is worth knowing, however, is that the Chinese cup massage, which is fashionable today and increasingly popular, is several thousand years old.

Chinese cup massage is a unique technique based on the use of pressure to stimulate different parts of the body. As part of the procedure, special bubbles are placed on the skin. By creating a vacuum, bubbles suck the skin and subcutaneous tissues into the interior. This way of acting brings a number of health and aesthetic benefits. In practice, Chinese cup massage is performed in a few simple steps. First, the skin is properly moisturised and oiled, most often with the help of oils. Then the bubbles are applied to the skin. A vacuum is created in them, as a result of which the tissues are drawn into the centre. The created vacuum favours the stimulation of blood and lymph circulation, accelerating tissue renewal processes and eliminating toxins from the body. As a result of suction of the skin into bubbles and circulation stimulation, metabolic processes are accelerated, which in turn can be helpful in reducing excess kilograms and cellulite and improving the quality of the skin.

For optimal results, it is recommended to massage 2-3 times a week. The duration of the procedure is usually 15-30 minutes. Sometimes the massage lasts longer (e.g. about an hour). It all depends on the surface of the body being massaged, whether it is one muscle group or many. During the massage, the cups are moved over the skin, which can cause slight redness and sometimes even bruises, which, however, quickly disappear. They are a natural reaction of the body to such a procedure. After a few more massages, these symptoms cease to occur. Regular Chinese cup massage sessions help reduce muscle tension, relieve pain and improve overall well-being.

Improving circulation Reduction of body fat Cellulite reduction Acceleration of metabolism Oxygenation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Increasing skin elasticity and its younger appearance Reduction of muscle and joint pain Efficient removal of toxins from the body

Pregnancy, especially in the first and last trimester, Cuts, open wounds or burns in the massage area, Tendency to bruising or problems with blood clotting, Skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or rosacea, Inflammation or infections in the massage area, such as myophitis or arthritis, Tumours, tumours in the massage area, Severe diseases of the heart or cardiovascular system, Acute conditions, such as appendicitis or gastric and duodenal ulcers