Cupping Therapy Sandy, Utah
Gentle Suction · Back Focus · Add to Any Massage
Cupping therapy at Palm Massage Spa in Sandy uses plastic cups and a hand pump to gently lift the skin and muscle on your back, right in the middle of your massage. Your therapist sets the suction with you and checks in the whole time. You can add it to any massage when you book.
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THE QUICK ANSWER
What Is Cupping Therapy:
Cupping is a massage technique that uses cups to create gentle suction on the skin. Most massage strokes press into the muscle. Cupping does the opposite and lifts the tissue, which many guests describe as a deep stretch followed by a warm, loosened feeling. Cupping massage at Palm Spa is simple: pick any massage, add cupping, and your therapist places the cups on your back during the session.
Cupping Therapy
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Cupping Add-On $20
Back only, added to any massage
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Deep Tissue Massage (60 min) $100
A popular pairing for tight shoulders and back
What Cupping Does in Your Massage
- Suction lifts the skin and muscle instead of pressing down, a different feel from your massage strokes
- Helps loosen tight, overworked muscle, so tension is easier to let go
- Encourages blood flow to the area, which is why the skin turns pink or red
- Works alongside your massage and never replaces it
Cupping Benefits Guests Report
- Short-term relief from neck and shoulder tightness
- Looser, less tense muscles across the upper and mid back
- Less sensitivity in sore, tight spots for a short time
- A calm, warm, relaxed feeling through the back
Research on cupping is still limited and mixed. Results vary from guest to guest and are short term. We offer cupping for relaxation and comfort, not as a medical treatment.
Service Highlights
- One Appointment
Your therapist adds cups during your regular massage. No extra room, no extra trip.
- Back Focus
Cups go on the back, where most guests ask for it.
- Dry Cupping Only
Plastic cups and a hand pump. No fire, no glass, no skin cuts.
- You Set the Strength
Suction is adjusted by hand. Say lighter or stronger any time.
- Every Therapist
All Palm Spa therapists are licensed and offer cupping.
- Easy to Add
Add it when you book online, or tell us at check-in.
Ideal For
- Desk workers in Sandy with tight shoulders and an upper back that never switches off
- Drivers, lifters and anyone who carries tension between the shoulder blades
- People who train or work out and like variety in their massage
- Cupping-curious guests who want a licensed therapist, not a DIY kit
- Regular massage guests ready to try a new add-on
Check With Us First
- Pregnancy: we do not recommend cupping, so ask us about our Prenatal Massage
- Blood thinners, a bleeding or clotting condition, anemia, or a history of blood clots or stroke
- A pacemaker or other implanted device
- Heart disease, epilepsy or seizures, cancer, or organ failure
- Eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, a rash, an open wound or inflamed skin on your back
- Recent surgery or an injury to your back
- Bruising easily, sensitive skin, or an event coming up where marks would matter
- Not sure? Call (385) 567-6360 and we will tell you before you book
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Cupping Session, Step by Step
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Book and Add It
Pick any massage and add cupping when you book online, or tell us at check-in.
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Tell Us About You
Share your health, medications, skin and any events this week or next. We check your back first.
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Massage First
You stay draped while your therapist warms up your back with massage.
4
Cups Go On
The pump creates gentle suction. You may feel pulling or tightness, not sharp pain. Cups stay on a few minutes.
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Adjust Anytime
Say lighter or stronger. If it feels like too much, the cups come off.
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Aftercare
Keep warm, drink extra water and take it easy. Marks are common and fade over one to two weeks. See After Cupping below for what is normal and what to skip.
YOUR THERAPISTS
Licensed Therapists Who Take Cupping Seriously
Every Palm Spa therapist offers cupping. Before the first cup goes on, your therapist asks about your health and skin, checks your back, and sets the suction level with you. They watch your comfort the whole time. If anything feels like too much, tell us and we adjust right away.
REAL CLIENTS, REAL REVIEWS
What Clients Are Saying
Cupping Therapy IN SANDY, UT
Ready to Add Cupping to Your Massage:
Book online in a couple of minutes or call us and we will help you pick the right massage to pair it with. Coming with a partner? See our Couples Massage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about cupping therapy.
Cupping uses suction to lift the skin and the tissue under it. Guests report short-term relief from neck and shoulder tightness, looser muscles and more blood flow to the area, and often describe a deep stretch with a warm, loosened feeling afterward. Research on cupping is still limited and mixed, so we offer it for relaxation and comfort, not as a medical treatment.
Your therapist places a plastic cup on your back and pulls the air out with a hand pump. The suction gently lifts the skin and muscle into the cup. The cups stay a few minutes, then your therapist releases them. Researchers are still studying why people feel looser afterward.
Most guests feel pulling or tightness, not sharp pain. Your therapist sets the suction by hand, so you can ask for lighter or stronger any time. Sharp pain means tell us right away.
Often, yes. Cupping can leave round pink, red or deep purple marks where the cups sat. They look like bruises, are not painful for most people, and usually fade within about one to two weeks. Sometimes a blister forms on a mark, from strong suction or sensitive skin. Do not pop it, and call us if it hurts or looks infected. If you have a wedding, photo shoot or swim day coming up, tell us. We can adjust the suction or skip cupping.
Cupping is considered low risk for most healthy adults when a trained therapist uses clean equipment. Possible side effects include marks, mild soreness, tiredness, mild headache or lightheadedness, blisters and itchy skin. See Check With Us First above for who should skip it, and call us at (385) 567-6360 if you are unsure.
We do not recommend it. Researchers know little about cupping during pregnancy. Our Prenatal Massage is the better choice.
Cupping is a $20 add-on to any massage. It is not sold on its own.
Dry cupping on the back, with plastic cups and a hand pump. We do not offer fire cupping, glass cups or wet cupping, which cuts the skin.
No. Cupping is an add-on, and it works alongside massage. For a tight back, many guests choose a Deep Tissue Massage with cupping. Many providers use cupping as a complement to other care, not a substitute.
It may feel good on a tight back, and some studies report less pain, but the research is mixed, so we cannot promise results. For sudden or ongoing back pain, please see your doctor. We are a spa, not a medical clinic, and we do not diagnose or treat conditions.
Many providers wait until marks have faded before cupping the same area again. Your therapist will check your back first and advise you.
Keep your back warm, drink more water and keep it easy and relaxed. Skip hot baths, hot showers, cold showers, hot tubs, heavy weight lifting and running or other strong activity. Mild soreness, tiredness and round marks are normal. See What Is Normal After Cupping below for the full list and when to call us.
What Is Normal After Cupping
- Round pink, red or deep purple marks where the cups sat
- Mild muscle soreness, like after a deep tissue massage
- Slight tiredness or sleepiness
- Occasional mild headache or lightheadedness
- Sometimes a blister on a mark, from strong suction or sensitive skin. Do not pop it, and keep it clean if accidentally broke.
What to Do After Cupping
- Keep your back warm with a soft layer
- Drink more water than usual
- Keep it easy and relax for the rest of the day
- Rest if you feel sleepy
What to Avoid After Cupping
- Hot baths and hot showers
- Cold showers
- Hot tubs
- Heavy weight lifting
- Running and other strong activity
GETTING HERE
Getting Here and Good to Know
Getting Here
- Looking for cupping therapy near you? Palm Massage Spa, your cupping spa in Sandy, is at 729 E 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84094
- Free parking in our large lot, right at the door
- Guests visit from Sandy, Draper, Cottonwood Heights, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, Bluffdale, Highland, Lehi, Midvale, Murray, West Jordan and Holladay
- Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM, closed Monday
- Evenings and weekends fill first, so book ahead
- Call (385) 567-6360 and we will help you choose
Good to Know
- Arrive about 10 minutes early
- Wear anything comfortable. You stay draped, and only your back is uncovered for cupping
- Plan cupping at least one to two weeks before an event where bare-back marks would matter
- Drink water before and after your session
- More answers are in our FAQ
