Russian Honey and Cupping Massage

Although traditionally Honey and Cupping are performed together, they are both massage treatments in their own right and can be used separately, either as a treatment on their own or to enhance existing massage therapies

HONEY MASSAGE

Honey Massage - also known as Tibetan or Ukrainian Honey Massage - is an ancient treatment that has been practised in Asia and Eastern European coutnries for hundreds of years.

Since the abolition of the Soviet Union, the therapy has spread to Western European countries, where it has become very popular with massage therapists and in spas.

Honey is applied to the skin then massaged until it becomes sticky, then it is worked using special techniques until the consistency changes and white pellets appear on the skin surface.  These pellets are believed to be toxins and salts that have been drawn from the body and have been absorbed into the honey.

In addition, beneficial nutrients from the honey are transferred to the body's tissues and the skin is left feeling nourished and moisturised.

Following a treatment you will feel invigorated and recharged.  This treatment goes so much deeper than massage alone. Honey Massage is becoming more and more popular in the UK.  A real boost to health.

CUPPING MASSAGE

Although most commonly associated nowadays with Chinese medicine, cupping and cupping massage has been practised in nearly every country and on every continent at one time or another, and  was regularly practised in the UK until the early 1800s

By creating suction and negative pressure, cupping massage is a deep tissue massage used to stimulate the peripheral nervous system, bring blood flow to stagnant muscles, loosen adhesions and drain excess fluid and toxins.

Massage with cups still forms part of Tradional Russian Massage and is used prior to performing honey massage by increasing circulation to the skin, so that toxins are more easily absorbed by the honey and the beneficial nutrients of the honey are more easily absorbed by the skin. The method used requires no use of heat with the cups, and uses the sliding cup method over oil on the skin, so no round marks are left on the skin as with methods where the cups are left stationary.

Another beneficial aspect of cupping massage is its use in therapist injury prevention.  This method allows rest for the hands from repetitive  movement and enables the therapist to get deeper without discomfrort to the client or themselves. Increasingly popular with sports therapists and anyone who is practising deep tissue massage. Both you and your client experience a difference.

Cupping and Honey massage are shown on the back during the course, but can be used for the face and for areas of cellulite.