6 Types of Cupping Therapy: How to Choose the Best for Your Health

6 Types of Cupping Therapy: How to Choose the Best for Your Health

Cupping therapy is a traditional wellness practice that promotes blood and energy circulation, relieves pain, detoxifies the body, and balances energy. Today, cupping has evolved into various forms, each with its own benefits and application methods.

Types of Cupping Therapy	Procedure	Feeling	Key Benefits	Features
Dry Cupping (Dry Cupping)	Air suction using a hand pump or silicone cups, lifting the skin without using additional oils, herbs, or massage.	Mild tingling and gentle tension, without pain or burning.	Relaxation and gentle blood circulation.	No heat, no pain, suitable for everyone.Suitable forbeginners to cupping therapy, those who need quick relaxation.
Fire Cupping (Fire Cupping)	Burning fire to create a vacuum.Burn a heat source inside the cup, then quickly place it on the skin to create a vacuum through heat.	Deep warmth, comforting heat, with stronger suction than air cupping.	Strongly unblocks meridians, dispels cold, and relieves pain.Strongly stimulates circulation, relieves colds, and reduces deep muscle pain.	Uses heat, providing stronger effects than dry cupping.Suitable for: those with long-term aches, cold body, or poor blood and energy circulation.
Wet Cupping (Wet Cupping)	Suction is applied, then the skin is lightly incised to release toxic blood.After cupping, perform a light skin incision to remove toxic blood.	Light pricking and bloodletting.	Detoxifies, relieves chronic pain, reduces inflammation, and cleanses the blood.	Requires advanced technique and thorough sterilization.Suitable for: those with severe blood and energy stagnation, needing
Air Cupping (Air/ Vacuum Cupping)	Uses air pressure to create suction.	Mild tingling, comfortable, and safe for all skin types.	Promotes blood circulation, gently relaxes muscles, and is safer than fire cupping.	Very safe, does not use heat or fire.Suitable for: sensitive skin, children, and the elderly.
Mobile Cupping (Moving Cupping)	Apply oil on the skin, then gently move the cup along the muscle lines.	Stretching with a slight warm tingling sensation.	Deep muscle relaxation, releases stagnant energy, firms the skin, improves circulation, and enhances natural beauty.	Does not keep the cup fixed, but moves it along the skin. Suitable for: office workers, athletes, and those seeking deep relaxation.
Herbal Royal Cupping (Royal Cupping Therapy)	Delicate traditional wellness techniques, combining cupping, acupressure, and herbal massage.	Warm, deep, and promotes quick recovery.	Boosts blood and energy, enhances physical strength, and deeply detoxifies.	Ancient royal style, structured and premium procedure.Suitable for: those seeking a premium treatment, clients requesting an in-depth wellness experience.

Cupping Precautions

• Do not perform cupping when having a high fever, damaged skin, or severe cardiovascular disease.

• Avoid cupping for too long at one spot (ideal duration: 5–15 minutes per point).

• Use nourishing oils or herbal essential oils to enhance relaxation.

🌿 At Halony SpaOur team of experienced and professionally trained therapists can perform various cupping methods such as traditional fire cupping therapy, royal-style cupping, and air cupping, combined with slide-and-press acupressure techniques to provide a fully relaxing and restorative experience. Guests can choose the cupping method that suits them individually to enjoy renewed health and energy every day!