Cupping therapy has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years, but modern science hasn’t been able to confirm its benefits. Michael Phelps and other Olympians have red circles on their ba ...

Cupping therapy isn't new in many parts of the world., but the ancient Chinese practice only made it into the American mainstream a few years ago, thanks to Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.

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So the other day I heard about Liangtse Wellness, a high-end luxury Chinese spa that recently opened their first location in the United States right off New York City billionaire’s row. Their ...

Here, Michael Phelps shares with Fortune his top tricks ... such as acupuncture or cupping. “If my body is telling me something, I’m going to try something,” Phelps says.

An curved arrow pointing right. The large circular bruises Olympian Michael Phelps is donning on his back and shoulders are a result of cupping therapy — a controversial ancient Chinese therapy.