The Benefits of Cupping Therapy – Now Available in Kentish Town

Tension that won’t shift. Stiffness in your shoulders. Tight muscles from too much screen time or stress. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to just put up with it.

At Wellbeing Centres Kentish Town, we offer cupping therapy as part of our specialist services — a gentle, effective technique that’s been used for centuries to ease muscular tension, boost circulation, and support recovery.

Here’s everything you need to know about cupping therapy, and how it could help you feel more relaxed, mobile, and pain-free.

What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping is a form of soft tissue therapy that involves placing specially designed cups on the skin to create a gentle suction effect. This suction draws blood and lymphatic fluid to the surface, encouraging healing and improving circulation.

There are a few different types of cupping. At our Kentish Town clinic, we typically use dry cupping — meaning no incisions or bleeding, just the use of suction to stimulate the area.

The process is simple, safe, and often deeply relaxing. Many of our patients describe the feeling as a reverse massage — instead of pressure being pushed in, the skin and tissue are gently pulled upward.

What Does Cupping Help With?

Cupping can be beneficial for a wide range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue issues, including:

✅ Tight shoulders and neck
✅ Upper and lower back pain
✅ Sports injuries and muscular tension
✅ Postural strain from desk work
✅ Reduced circulation or sluggish lymphatic flow
✅ Stress-related physical tension

At Kentish Town, we often see patients who’ve developed tension or restriction from working at a desk, working from home, or training hard in the gym — and cupping is an excellent way to support recovery.

What to Expect from a Session

Your session will begin with a short consultation where we discuss your symptoms, posture, and lifestyle factors.

From there, our therapist will apply a series of silicone or plastic cups to the target area — often the upper back, shoulders or legs. The cups are left on for a few minutes, depending on your needs.

You may feel a gentle pulling or stretching sensation under the cup, but it shouldn’t be painful. Most people find the experience soothing and walk away feeling looser and more mobile.

You might notice some temporary red or purple marks on the skin afterwards — this is completely normal and typically fades within a few days.

Why Choose Cupping at Wellbeing Centres Kentish Town?

Our Kentish Town clinic is located in a peaceful, residential area — a calm alternative to busy high street clinics, and perfect for anyone working from home or looking to escape the city bustle.

We specialise in working with patients who are feeling the strain of desk-based lifestyles, physical burnout, or recovery from minor injuries.

Our physiotherapists are trained in cupping therapy as part of a wider physiotherapy and rehabilitation approach — meaning we’ll never just apply a “one-size-fits-all” method. Instead, we’ll integrate cupping with expert guidance, tailored movement plans, and advice that supports long-term wellbeing.

You can even combine cupping with hands-on manual therapy or physiotherapy-led rehab for even better results.

Is It Right for You?

If you’re dealing with:

Persistent muscle tightness that massage isn’t shifting
Aches from sitting at your desk too long
Reduced mobility or stiffness in the back, shoulders or hips
Or simply want to support better circulation, lymphatic flow, or recovery

… then cupping might be the missing piece in your self-care toolkit.

It’s gentle, drug-free, and works beautifully alongside physiotherapy.

Book a Cupping Session in Kentish Town

Ready to experience the benefits for yourself?

📍 Visit our calm, welcoming clinic in Kentish Town
💆‍♂️ Appointments available Monday–Friday
🗓️ Book online or speak with our team to learn more