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Acupuncture Center of Santa Maria
4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Santa Maria, California
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Why Acupuncture Center of Santa Maria 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: “Santa Maria - Skills, Compassion, and a Personal Approach Skip to main content Menu HOME ABOUT About Dr. Kandel Meet the team The Acupuncture Center NEW PATIENT INFO SERVICES Acupuncture Herbal Therapy Qi Gong Nutrition Cupping…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Payment reportedly accepts insurance — verify coverage before your visit, since cupping is often billed under manual therapy or acupuncture
- Online booking you can book online — check their site for the next available cupping appointment
- Today see hours ·
- Website acupuncturecentersantamaria.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (805) 922-4490
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:30–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cupping styles offered
What clients say about the cupping here
“Very welcoming atmosphere as well as helpful and professional people working here.”
“I had my first acupuncture session and I feel very relaxed and calm, I can't wait for my next session.”
“Very welcoming atmosphere as well as helpful and professional people working here.”
From the reviews
Amazing place to get acupuncture. Been to a lot of different places in the central coast and put my full trust into Dr. Kandel. I always looks forward to coming into town and getting my sessions. The staffs are always warm and welcoming. Will always recommend them first when it comes to acupuncture.
Very welcoming atmosphere as well as helpful and professional people working here. I had my first acupuncture session and I feel very relaxed and calm, I can't wait for my next session... Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try acupuncture for the first time, this is your place.
I've known Dr. Kandel since childhood, and he has always been a conscientious and detail oriented person with extraordinory intellect. I highly recomend him.
Very competent and knowledgeable doctor of Chinese medicine. Great results, pain significantly redued after several accupuncture treatments. Highly recommend this clinic.
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.
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