Chinese Cupping in Greenville, SC
Chinese Cupping at IHP Greenville — authentic TCM, in-house herbal pharmacy. Dr. Hendry, DAOM, 25+ yrs experience. Call (864) 365-6156.
Chinese cupping — the traditional fire cupping technique of classical Chinese medicine — uses flame to exhaust oxygen inside glass cups, creating a vacuum that draws the skin and superficial fascia upward into the cup. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry maintains the traditional fire cupping technique alongside modern plastic cups, selecting based on therapeutic goal and patient preference. Chinese cupping is an integral part of the clinical toolkit for musculoskeletal pain, respiratory conditions, and systemic toxin mobilization.
How Chinese Cupping Works
Fire cupping involves briefly inserting a flame into a glass cup to consume oxygen, then quickly placing the cup on the skin — the vacuum created draws tissue upward. Cups are retained for 5–15 minutes. Sliding cupping (applied over oiled skin) provides myofascial release along the back and shoulders. Wet cupping (controlled lancet scarification followed by cupping to draw blood) is used for severe blood stagnation in advanced cases.
Conditions Treated with Chinese Cupping
Your First Appointment
Traditional fire cupping is typically added to an acupuncture session. Inform Dr. Hendry of anticoagulant medications, active skin conditions at cup sites, and any prior cupping experiences (some patients have strong vasovagal responses initially).
Why Dr. Hendry for Chinese Cupping
Dr. Hendry's training in traditional Chinese cupping techniques is integrated into his broader clinical practice, where cupping is selected purposefully for specific therapeutic goals rather than used indiscriminately.