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AKIRA Health Acupuncture & Massage

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Why AKIRA Health Acupuncture & Massage 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: “024 年获得了马萨诸塞州针灸执照。 SERVICES THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Therapists will make assessment by talking and palpation with clients. The massage will help clients to relax the muscle, keep the balance of body and healing. Book Online CUPPING & SCRAPPING…” 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
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  • Website akirahealthboston.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 617-888-9161

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–12:30 pm
Friday 9 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–6:30 pm
Sunday Closed

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

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 2 mentions

“I had been having back pain and the deep tissue massage from Ben was exactly what I needed.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 9 mentions

“These guys are actual professionals that dig into the exact right places, not just rub you gently.”

From the reviews

I had been having back pain and the deep tissue massage from Ben was exactly what I needed. I will be coming back to try the massage paired with cupping.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Feb 2022

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We chose this place on a whim. The father and son that operate this parlor were kind and easy-going. The father, who was trained in China, taught his son his methods. They ask you what you would like, and they deliver.

★★★★★ — Jake, May 2021

I wrote this google review after 4 months treatment here at Herbs Deep Tissue Massage. I have had back issue since 2 years ago and have seen so many doctors both in Boston and Shanghai. I tired all kinds of treatment you can think of but nothing works for me.

★★★★★ — Lily, Feb 2020

Went to this guy in 2012 and have never found someone as good as him again. I knew someone who could no longer bend down or stretch and doctors were only recommending very strong drugs for the pain in her muscles.

★★★★★ — Karla, Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 34 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 AKIRA Health Acupuncture & Massage

40 Norris St B103, Cambridge, MA02140

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