The Rub Blog Cometh!

The Rub Blog Cometh!

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After years of requests, and no small amount of bribery, Lisa has finally decided to “start writing it all down.”

The Rub Blog with Lisa is where Lisa Keplinger, LMT, Hospitality Consultant, Spa Developer, Massage Therapy Instructor, and President of That’s the Rub, LLC shares her decades of experience, wit, and wisdom, as well as her personal insight on new products and services at The Rub.

Occasionally, there may even be a guest writer or two (Jim’s been known to wax poetic a bit, after all). Come back regularly for new insights on massage therapy, facials, waxing, acupuncture, and other wellness modalities either offered at That’s the Rub locations or that are currently getting our attention. Heck’s the occasional book recommendation or podcast tip alone will make this one of your favorite spots online for finding out more about how to take care of the most important person in your life: YOU!

Massage Cupping Now Available at That’s the Rub!

Massage Cupping Now Available at That’s the Rub!

Massage Cupping Bloomington Indiana

Massage Cupping

That’s the Rub is thrilled to offer our clients, athletes and non-athletes alike, Massage Cupping as both a stand alone therapy and an add-on to our other services. When combined with therapeutic massage, deep tissue, or sports massage, massage cupping exponentially increases the efficacy of your therapist to get deeper into the muscle, faster, easier, and less invasively. Book online or ask our receptionist to add it to your service!

Massage cupping is essentially the inverse of the typical massage therapy. Instead of exerting pressure on the different points of the body for healing, massage cupping uses suction to tug the skin, tissues, and muscles upwards. Massage cupping has been known to be used over the centuries by all cultures and the oldest records of traditional Chinese medicine talk about using the therapy to cure a range of ailments. In contemporary times, massage cupping is seen as an effective, non-invasive, inexpensive, and safe form of treatment that can be used by itself or in combination with other forms of therapeutic approaches. Because of its versatility, it is being used in physical therapy, chiropractics, and in spa treatments.

How it Works

When the therapist exerts suction on the different points on the body by way of massage suction, certain changes are brought about up to four inches inside the body. These changes stimulate the body to heal itself. Massage cupping results in:

  • Promoting the flow of blood to the muscles and tissues, and removing stagnation
  • Supplying oxygen and nutrients to the cells
  • Softening the tightened muscles
  • Loosening of adhesions and knots
  • Lifting the connecting tissues
  • Opening the blockages of the lymphatic nodes and easing the flow of lymph
  • Releasing and draining of excess fluids and toxins like lactic acid from the tissues and cells
  • Drawing inflammation from the deeper tissues to the surface of the skin so they can heal
  • Stimulating and later, calming the peripheral nervous system
  • Eliminating chronic congestion

Massage cupping can be used to treat ailments like stiff muscles, stress, migraines, fatigue and exhaustion, and back and neck pain. It can also be used in rheumatism, weight loss and cellulite reduction treatments. Muscles that have been injured, undergone trauma or exertion, accumulate lactic acid and other toxins. Massage cupping can be used to drain these toxins so the muscles can heal.

How it is Done

This form of therapy must always be taken from a trained and certified therapist.

  1. The first step is locating the points and sections of the body that need to be treated. Accordingly, the therapist uses the hands to palpate the muscles and joints, and thus, begins the relaxation process.
  2. A light oil such as sunflower, safflower or any other herbal oil is applied on the area where suction is to be created.
  3. The therapist uses medical grade silicone cups that are available in different sizes. The right-sized cup is selected depending on the area to be treated. Silicone cups are pliable so they are easy to move over the body and their transparency allows the therapist to monitor the condition of the skin. The skin color is a good indicator of the effectiveness of the treatment so the healer can make adjustments accordingly.
  4. The therapist then creates suction in the cup. This can be done in many ways. A burning object such as a cotton ball soaked in alcohol or paper can be inserted into the cup to heat it. Then, the object is removed and the cup is immediately inserted on the skin. It must be remembered that the skin is never burnt and the burning object is never allowed to come in contact with the skin.
  5. As the air inside the cup cools, a vacuum is created. Some therapists also choose to use cups on which a suction pump is attached. The pump creates the required vacuum in the cup and allows the therapist to create just the optimum amount of suction for the treatment to be effective.
  6. The therapist allows the cup to stay in place for a few minutes so that the muscles are loosened and relaxed. Then, the cup is gently moved over the skin in smooth motions so that the vacuum raises the skin and tissues.
  7. On certain sections where there is excessive stagnation or inflammation, the cups could drag a little or resist movement. This helps the therapist identify the areas that need special care.

Massage cupping can be used on upper arms and calves, thighs, abdomen, hips, sacral region, back, neck and shoulders. Areas such as the spine and scapula that are never treated in conventional massage therapy can be massaged using cupping, safely.

Schedule YOUR massage cupping appointment or add-on TODAY either online or ask our amazing front desk staff when you call 812-333-3393!

Home and Lifestyles Magazine Names That’s the Rub The BEST MASSAGE in South-Central Indiana!

Home and Lifestyles Magazine Names That’s the Rub The BEST MASSAGE in South-Central Indiana!

H&L Magazine Named Us the BEST MASSAGE in South-Central Indiana!

Only a few short weeks after receiving the title BEST DAY SPA in Bloomington from the Reader’s Choice Awards, YOU have chosen us again: In South-Central Indiana you have lots of choices where to get your massage and spa services, and Home & Lifestyles Magazine has agreed with you and named That’s the Rub THE BEST MASSAGE IN SOUTH-CENTRAL INDIANA — we are truly, deeply honored!

In October, 2009, That’s the Rub opened it’s doors with one massage therapist (Lisa), one room, and one computer geek (Jim). Just over five years later, Lisa and Jim are still around, but That’s the Rub has grown a bit: We’re proud to be home to the 10 (TEN!) best massage therapists ever assembled, a spectacular tarot reader, the finest front desk team you could ask for, six unique treatment rooms decked out with local art, a brand-new Body Boutique!

We’re only as good as our clients and customers, and YOU are the BEST in the World!

Thank you AGAIN!

That’s the Rub,
Lisa, Rachel, Theresa, Holly-Lynn, Gabrielle, Krystal, Elizabeth, Jess, Tonya Fay, Carol, Daun, Emily, Kaeli, Madinah, Hazel, Isis, and, of course, Jim!
Thank YOU, Bloomington! You Chose US!

Thank YOU, Bloomington! You Chose US!

Readers' Choice Bloomington's Best Day Spa

Thank you, thank YOU, THANK YOU! We know you have lots of choices where to get your massage and spa services, and YOU chose us as Bloomington’s Best Day Spa in the Herald-Time’s Readers’ Choice Awards — we couldn’t be more honored!

In October, 2009, That’s the Rub opened it’s doors with one massage therapist (Lisa), one room, and one computer geek (Jim). Just over five years later, Lisa and Jim are still around, but That’s the Rub has grown a bit: We’re proud to be home to the 10 (TEN!) best massage therapists ever assembled, a spectacular tarot reader, the finest front desk team you could ask for, six unique treatment rooms decked out with local art, a brand-new Body Boutique!

We’re only as good as our clients and customers, and YOU are the BEST in the World!

Thank YOU!

That’s the Rub,
Lisa, Rachel, Theresa, Holly-Lynn, Gabrielle, Krystal, Elizabeth, Jess, Tonya Fay, Carol, Daun, Emily, Kaeli, Madinah, Hazel, and, of course, Jim!
PS – Oh yes, and in case that wasn’t enough, last week we ALSO had our 500th LIKE on Facebook, AND we performed our 15,000th massage at That’s the Rub! WOWZERS! You folks REALLY are the very best!
This Business Serves EVERYONE

This Business Serves EVERYONE

That's the Rub Serves EVERYONE

 

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