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Cupping is a safe, ancient form of alternative medicine that helps relieve pain and muscular tension via local suction using glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cups. A rubber pump or flame can be used to induce suction onto the skin. Rubber pumps have a suction mechanism that eliminates the need to apply heat to the […]
CONTINUE READINGAlthough Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage can have some similar techniques, they differ in the amount of pressure that is applied and their intended purpose. Swedish massage helps promote circulation and relax the surface muscles, using light to medium, or even firm pressure. Deep tissue massage is very firm and works the deeper layers of […]
CONTINUE READINGMuscle tension is a common and wide spread issue that almost every person will experience throughout their life. It typically occurs after hard physical activity such as lifting weights or running. However, it isn’t uncommon to also experience it due to dehydration or after long periods of inactivity. Muscles are found all over the body. […]
CONTINUE READINGHere at Cloud 9, we appreciate and value every single one of our kind and supportive customers. Today, we are featuring one of our first clients, Patti Hemlich. She has been a customer at Cloud 9 since we first opened back in 2014! Patti is a native Texan and has been a Houston resident for the […]
CONTINUE READINGSince opening our spa in 2014, we have been blessed to be able to retain many of our best therapists from the beginning. Currently, our longest residing therapist is Wayne, who joined us in February of 2014. That’s nearly 4 years now! Over the course of the years, Wayne has been an exceptional member of […]
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