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R4
DECOMPRESS
Cupping, heat and tissue unloading
Core Explanation
DECOMPRESS brings in cupping and heat-based recovery tools. Dry cupping and vacuum cupping can create a lifting stimulus over tight, dense or tired tissue. Moxa-style heat work can be used to warm and relax selected areas before movement or deeper manual work. Wet cupping/Hijama is treated as a separate screened service, not a casual add-on.
What Happens
- Choose dry, vacuum or silicone cups based on the area and tolerance.
- Use short holds or gentle movement with cups when appropriate.
- Add moxa-inspired heat work only where warmth is useful and safe.
- Follow decompression with movement so the body learns the new range.
Tools Used
Dry cuppingVacuum cuppingSilicone cupsMoxa heat workHijama by screening only
Client Takeaway
This stage feels different from massage: it creates lift, space and local circulation support around tight zones.
Safety Note
Cupping marks can appear. Wet cupping/Hijama requires separate consent, hygiene protocol and suitability screening.