Clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine — cupping, Gua Sha and moxibustion — not a spa add-on. Effective detox and inflammation relief drawn from classical TCM, delivered by a practitioner trained at TOMO School. Mikołajska 11, Krakow Old Town.
The session begins with a TCM-style interview to understand your constitution and the areas of stagnation or pain to address.
Fire or vacuum cups, Gua Sha scraping and — where indicated — moxibustion are combined into one clinical treatment, not a routine spa massage.
Temporary marks (petechiae) are a natural, desired effect indicating release of stagnation, and usually fade within 3–7 days.
Yes — temporary marks (petechiae) are a natural and desired therapeutic effect indicating the release of blood stagnation and tension. They typically fade within 3–7 days.
Classical Chinese Medicine draws on ancient texts and targets specific conditions with cupping, Gua Sha, moxa and Tuina — it is clinical and tailored, not routine relaxation.
A TCM diploma from TOMO School (198 hrs, Gdańsk 2024) and clinical acupuncture training with Dr Hamid Montakab (TOMO 2025), with acupuncture certification and SKMC membership application in progress.
Three main types: fire cupping (glass cup, alcohol flame creates suction — best for deep Cold-Damp patterns and chronic fascial restriction), vacuum cupping (hand pump, precise pressure control for sensitive areas), and moving cupping (cup glides over oiled skin for myofascial release without fixed marks). The method is chosen based on your constitution and the condition being treated.
The mark colour is a direct diagnostic signal: pale pink = healthy tissue or deficiency; bright red = mild recent stagnation (clears in 1 day); dark red = moderate stagnation, desk/desk work pattern (3–7 days); purple/black = longstanding deep restriction, often first session (1–2 weeks). Progressive lightening across sessions is clinical evidence the therapy is working. Full colour guide: [TCM Cupping — What the Marks Mean](/blog/tcm-cupping-what-the-marks-mean/)
Absolute contraindications: blood clotting disorders or anticoagulant medication (warfarin, heparin), active cancer, open wounds or burns in the treatment area, pregnancy on the abdomen and lumbar region, severe acute fever or cardiorespiratory failure. Always disclose medication and medical history at booking — it allows proper session planning.
Body Kind Studio, Mikołajska 11/13, 31-027 Kraków, 3 minutes from the Main Square. Phone: +48 516 365 005. Open Monday–Friday 11:00–22:00, Saturday–Sunday 12:00–22:00. Book online: bodykindstudio.booksy.com