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Akari | Orthopedic Massage & Craniosacral Therapy

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Emeryville, California

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Verified cupping provider Sports / myofascial Home / mobile visits

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
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  • 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 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 Akari | Orthopedic Massage & Craniosacral Therapy's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“Her use of cupping, Graston technique and hands on deep tissue work were the ticket to my immediate improvement!”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 9 mentions

“She brings tremendous knowledge and expertise, and I love that she also provides guidance on stretches, exercises, etc.”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“She also has a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental presence that made me feel comfortable sharing and just being myself.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 9 mentions

“I am picky, I need strong hands, a calm presence, obviously knowledge of the body and with Akari I get the benefit of her intuitive wisdom too.”

From the reviews

…Her use of cupping, Graston technique and hands on deep tissue work were the ticket to my immediate improvement! I highly recommend her work to all of my Pilates clients seeking relief from imbalances in their bodies. She listens to your concerns and her work is very effective!

★★★★★ — Sandy, Nov 2025

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!

★★★★★ — Aaron, Jun 2025

Akari is extremely talented and I can’t recommend her work enough. After struggling for a decade with a typing injury and seeing many physical therapists and doctors, Akari was the first to correctly diagnose that the problem was originating in my back and not my arm/wrist.

★★★★★ — Danny, Oct 2025

Akari is a master body worker both technically and intuitively. Her knowledge and skill has allowed me as a client to benefit physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. She’s got an innate knack for unlocking not only muscles and fascia- but helping me get to my authentic self!

★★★★★ — Jacqueline, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 21 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 Akari | Orthopedic Massage & Craniosacral Therapy

1394 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA94608

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