Cupping has become a staple in professional sports recovery because it rapidly addresses deep-seated muscle tension that manual pressure alone cannot reach. The negative pressure lifts and separates fascial layers, breaking up the adhesions and trigger points that cause chronic tightness.
Han TCM Medical · Our Services
Release. Recover.
Rebalance.
Safe, deeply effective, and time-tested. Our registered TCM physicians use cupping therapy to relieve muscle tension, support recovery, and restore your body's natural balance — without a single pill.
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Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years — complemented by modern sports medicine research
2,000+ Years
of TCM Practice & Refinement
"Cupping therapy's strongest evidence supports short-term relief of musculoskeletal pain, particularly neck and back pain. When performed by qualified practitioners, it is considered a safe complementary therapy."
— Current clinical consensus on cupping therapy evidence
Deep Relief
Through Ancient Suction
Through Ancient Suction
Cupping therapy creates targeted suction on the skin to lift connective tissue, stimulate blood flow, and release deep-seated muscle tension. In TCM, cupping is used to move stagnant Qi and blood — restoring circulation to areas where it has become restricted, causing pain or tightness.
Whether you are recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic back pain, or simply carrying months of tension in your shoulders — cupping offers a non-invasive, drug-free path to relief. Many patients describe the sensation as the opposite of massage: instead of pressing in, we gently pull the tissue upward.
"Where there is warmth, there is flow. Where there is flow, there is healing."
Conditions We Treat
Cupping works best where stagnation, tension, and congestion are the root cause.
1.
Muscle Recovery & Sports Performance
DOMS · Trigger points · IT band · Post-exercise tightness
1.
Muscle Recovery & Sports Performance
DOMS · Trigger points · IT band · Post-exercise tightness
Post-workout muscle soreness (DOMS)
Chronic back and shoulder trigger points
IT band tightness and runner's knee
Neck stiffness and trapezius tension
Tension headaches from muscle origin
Hip flexor tightness and piriformis syndrome
Tennis elbow and forearm tightness
Post-marathon and competition recovery
💡 Research demonstrates cupping significantly reduces muscle fatigue biomarkers and perceived soreness, with effects measurable within 24 hours post-treatment.
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Respiratory & Immune Conditions
Colds · Bronchitis · Phlegm · Immune stimulation
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Respiratory & Immune Conditions
Colds · Bronchitis · Phlegm · Immune stimulation
Applied along the Bladder meridian on the upper back, cupping is TCM's frontline response to acute respiratory illness. The suction stimulates immune cells in the skin, activates lymphatic drainage, and helps loosen and expel phlegm from the lungs.
Early-stage colds and flu — reduces duration
Acute bronchitis with thick phlegm
Chronic cough from Cold-type constitution
Clearing "Wind-Cold" or "Wind-Heat" invasion
Seasonal immune boosting protocol
Asthma symptom management
Shortness of breath from Lung Qi deficiency
Post-viral respiratory recovery
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Digestive & Internal Health
Bloating · IBS · Constipation · Sluggish digestion
3.
Digestive & Internal Health
Bloating · IBS · Constipation · Sluggish digestion
Abdominal cupping stimulates the digestive organs through the fascia overlying the intestines and stomach, improving peristalsis and reducing the "Damp stagnation" that underlies many chronic digestive complaints.
Chronic bloating and flatulence
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Constipation — stimulates peristalsis
Sluggish digestion after heavy meals
Abdominal tension and cramping
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Skin, Circulation & Lymphatic Drainage
Cellulite · Puffiness · Scar tissue · Lymphatic congestion
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Skin, Circulation & Lymphatic Drainage
Cellulite · Puffiness · Scar tissue · Lymphatic congestion
Specialised facial and body cupping techniques use gentle silicone cups to create negative pressure that dramatically improves microcirculation and lymphatic flow — targeting the superficial fascia layer where cellulite and lymphatic congestion accumulate.
Reducing the appearance of cellulite
Improving skin tone and radiance
Post-surgical scar tissue management
Reducing facial puffiness and dark circles
Jawline definition through facial cupping
Lymphoedema management (supportive)
"Most patients find the session so relaxing, they fall asleep during the treatment."
— Physician Xu Li Li, Founder
Your first visit
What to Expect at Your Session
01
Method Selection & Assessment
Your physician selects the cupping method based on your condition: static cups (remain in place 5–15 mins), sliding cups (moved over oiled skin for broader coverage), or flash cupping (rapid repeated suction for immune stimulation or respiratory conditions).
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During the Session
The suction sensation may be unfamiliar at first — a strong pulling feeling on the skin. Most patients find it deeply releasing within 30 seconds. Sliding cupping feels like a deep-tissue massage in reverse. Sessions last 20–40 minutes.
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Understanding the Marks
Expect circular marks ranging from pink to deep purple. These are not bruises — they represent stagnant blood drawn to the surface. Darker marks = more stagnation in that area. All marks fade completely within 3–7 days.
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Aftercare Instructions
Keep treated areas warm and covered for 24 hours. Avoid cold showers, swimming, or air conditioning directly on treated skin. Drink 2–3 extra glasses of water to support the body's natural detoxification response.
Why Choose Han TCM for Cupping Therapy?
Every cupping session is performed by an MOH-registered TCM physician who conducts a full diagnosis before selecting the appropriate technique. Safety and precision are non-negotiable.
Registered Physicians Only
Every session is performed by a physician registered with Singapore's TCM Practitioners Board (MOH). Your safety is never a question.
Right Technique for Your Condition
We select from static, sliding, flash, wet, and facial cupping — each with a specific clinical purpose. You receive the method that matches your diagnosis, not the most popular one.
Transparent $18 Consultation
Always $18 — no hidden charges, no upselling, no surprises. Trust starts with honest pricing.
Integrative Approach
Our physicians combine acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and other modalities to design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your health needs and body constitution.
5 Clinics Across Singapore
Ang Mo Kio · Bedok · Chinatown · Clementi · Tiong Bahru — always close to where you are.
No Needles. No Substances. No Downtime.
Cupping works entirely through physical suction on the skin surface — nothing is introduced into the body, and there are no drug interactions to manage. Treatment takes under an hour and patients resume normal daily activities immediately after.