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Acupuncture & Apothecary

4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Verified cupping provider Fire cupping Female practitioner

Why Acupuncture & Apothecary is listed — cupping is a treatment, not a Google category, so we only list a provider when there's real proof they offer it. Here's what we found: “ver an acupoint or wider area of the body. It can be a little smokey, and therefore, some patients are not able to tolerate this modality. However, most people find it to be a pleasant, soothing, and warming experience. Cupping Cupping…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
  • Online booking you can book online — check their site for the next available cupping appointment
  • Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
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  • Website acupunctureandapothecary.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 919-241-5395

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 am–6 pm
Wednesday 11 am–6 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 11 am–6 pm
Saturday 11 am–6 pm
Sunday Closed

Cupping is usually by appointment — these are the business's general hours, so book ahead rather than dropping in.

Cupping styles offered

The kinds of cupping mentioned on Acupuncture & Apothecary's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 12 mentions

“She was inquisitive and thorough, extremely knowledgeable and let me know why she was performing the different treatments and their placement, in order to help me understand what she was doing.”

🗣️ explains the process 11 mentions

“She listened to my myriad of complaints and not only gave me a treatment that made me feel the best I'd felt in months but also made me feel calm and rid of all the building anxiety.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 11 mentions

“She listened to my myriad of complaints and not only gave me a treatment that made me feel the best I'd felt in months but also made me feel calm and rid of all the building anxiety.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 2 mentions

“Not to mention the beautiful, spotlessly clean space is crowned with some of the coolest pencil drawings I have ever seen— drawn by Abby’s father!”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 4 mentions

“It was the first time that I had received acupuncture or cupping and didn't know what to expect.”

From the reviews

…I personally recommend: fire-cupping, moxa (especially if you're not a needle fan), and Tibetan foot soaks.

★★★★★ — Chela, Dec 2018

…It was the first time that I had received acupuncture or cupping and didn't know what to expect. I have had back, shoulder and knee problems for quite some time and pain relievers were not aiding. She was a great listener and receptive to my troubles.

★★★★★ — Nathan, Oct 2018

…She's treated me with acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, infrared light, and customized herbal remedies. In addition to being effective, she is also incredibly compassionate - exactly what you would want (and expect) in a healer.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Jun 2019

Abby takes patient comfort and care very seriously. She takes the time to listen to you and determine your best course of treatment. She has helped me with a wide range of issues using acupuncture, herbs, massage, cupping, and more - I love all the tools in her toolbox.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Dec 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 39 reviews →

What to expect from your first cupping session

New to cupping? Here's the short version. What happens: the practitioner places cups on the skin — most often the back, shoulders, or legs — and creates suction (with a pump, or briefly with a flame for fire cupping). Cups either stay put for a few minutes (dry cupping) or are glided over oiled skin (massage cupping). A session is usually 15–45 minutes, often added to a massage or acupuncture visit. The marks: cupping leaves round, bruise-like circles that are normal and usually fade in a few days to a couple of weeks — they're discoloration from the suction, not an injury, and shouldn't really hurt. What to wear: comfortable clothing that gives access to the area being treated. Afterward: drink water, keep the area warm, and skip intense sun or a hot sauna right after.

Cupping isn't for everyone — if you're on blood thinners, pregnant, or have a skin condition or bleeding disorder, check with your doctor first, and always tell your practitioner about health concerns before a session. This page is directory information, not medical advice.

Where to find Acupuncture & Apothecary

1829 E Franklin St Suite 900-C, Chapel Hill, NC27514

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