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Akari | Orthopedic Massage & Craniosacral Therapy
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Emeryville, California
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Why Akari | Orthopedic Massage & Craniosacral Therapy 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: “s & Pricing Orthopedic Bodywork 60 min | $175 90 min | $260 120 min | $350 Orthopedic session integrates Active Release Techniques (ART), Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), Graston Technique, Craniosacral Therapy (CST), and cupping to address…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Session price around $260 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
- Home / mobile visits offers home or mobile visits — handy for hijama or if you'd rather be treated at home
- Today see hours ·
- Website akari.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone +1 510-406-1991
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cupping styles offered
“Her use of cupping, Graston technique and hands on deep tissue work were the ticket to my immediate improvement!”
What clients say about the cupping here
“She brings a unique and rare balance of professionalism and attunement, I have post surgery pains and after the massage my foot felt so good and relaxed.”
“She also has a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental presence that made me feel comfortable sharing and just being myself.”
“She brings a unique and rare balance of professionalism and attunement, I have post surgery pains and after the massage my foot felt so good and relaxed.”
From the reviews
Akari is a first rate bodyworker with a keen sense of the body and how it works. After a bout with Covid which led to sciatica she not only unraveled that but also helped loosen some other tightness in the upper body. She takes a full body perspective while using a mix of modalities which produce excellent results!
Akari is a very skilled practitoner both in her techniques and ability to understand what your body needs. She uses a large variety of different types of massage and body work that match what your needs are in different combinations specific to you.
My experience with Akari was EXCELLENT all the way through. The facilities brought such calming presence and intention to the work we were there to do. She asked thoroughly about my shoulder problems and helped me realize that they were coming from my hips--crazy!
I have worked with dozens of massage therapists over the past 30 years. I'm happy to report that Akari is among the best therapeutic masseuses I have ever experienced. In addition to being kind and thoughtful, she zeros in on the root cause of any pain/injury I am experiencing and figures out how to treat it.
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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