Massage Cupping Story

On a bit of a whim, I decided to take a mini trip to FL, my old stomping grounds to mix a little business and self care.

I signed up for a 2 day  cupping class close to the beach and met up with old friends and family. A client recently asked if I offer cupping a couple weeks ago and since it’s one I’d been interested in adding for a while I decided to make a trip of it!

That’s where I’ve happily been for the past several days.

The first evening I picked up my rental car, grabbed a hearty-healthy salad at the local Flower Kitchen and was in bed by 9pm!

Next day I had a full day planned… I’d booked myself a 90 minute Thai Massage scheduled for early that morning, then headed off my scheduled appointment to get fingerprints, as required every few years by all states where a massage therapist is licensed. After that, a very close old friend of mine drove a couple hours to town to meet up for an early dinner. We’d met years ago in a local coffee shop bright and early around 5am one day in southern California where we both used to live and we’ve been the best of friends since! We hadn’t see one another in about 8 years but chatted as if I’d only been a few days. She now lives in FL so it was the perfect opportunity to meet and catch up.

Next day was the first day of the 7-hour, 2-day class.  But first I met with another respected old friend at 7:30am for breakfast. I enjoyed 3 fluffy scrambled eggs, a few crispy bites of bacon, an earthy cup of coffee and great conversation. I met him through work years ago when I lived in FL.

The class was a blast! In class that first day I found myself seated next to an acupuncturist whose family is made up entirely of medical doctors, no doubt contriubuting to his depth of knowledge. On my other side was a an office manager who works closely with 2 chiropractors. The office manager had taken the class twice already! Those two ended up being my cupping practice partners in class and I felt very lucky to be at the guru table! I also discovered quickly that our cuppoing instructor was like a stand-up comedian. At one point, I asked the office manager if she was taking the class for the knowledge or the laughs. He was one of the most entertaining and fun teachers I've had. I was cracking up the whole time and the day flew by.

That evening, my mother and aunt drove to town to crash my “party”.

They enjoyed local shopping and poolside peacefulness.

After the 2nd day of classes I treated myself to a Swedish massage from one of my other favorite instructors, who happens to be an amazing Lomi Lomi and Swedish LMT.

I extended my trip by a day and my mom, aunt and I hit the beach and visited a nostalgic little sandwich place I used to frequent.

What a busy and fun few days it's been!

Glad to be back and ready to see you amazing clients here in TN!

Stay tuned for why cupping is beneficial...