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Authentic Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Bel Air, Maryland

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Verified cupping provider Dry cupping Insurance accepted Home / mobile visits

Why Authentic Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine 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: “Bel Air top of page Your Health & Wellness Center Authentic Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Book Online Call for Appointment: (410) 901-7668 Home Services Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine TuiNa Manipulation Heat & Cupping Therapies…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Session price around $60 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
  • Payment reportedly accepts insurance; HSA/FSA cards accepted — 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
  • 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 authenticacupuncturebelair.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 410-901-7668

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9 am–1 pm

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 Authentic Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine'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 5 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 3 mentions

“He is professional, attentive and he always has his patients’ best interest in mind.”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“The doctor was very patient to listen all details of issues i had and carefully anwsered all questions.”

From the reviews

Dr. Cao is an excellent doctor. He is professional, attentive and he always has his patients’ best interest in mind. He thoroughly explained all the procedures and made me feel comfortable during the appointment. His bedside manners were superb. He took the time to check and inform me on my insurance coverage.

★★★★★ — Eileen, Jun 2022

The knowledge and trust I gained immediately when I walked in and was greeted. The doctor was very patient to listen all details of issues i had and carefully anwsered all questions. I strongly recommand the doctor.

★★★★★ — Washington, Jun 2022

Dr. Cao is excellent! I am so thankful for his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He has broad knowledge on acupuncture. He is caring, friendly, compassionate. His treatment recommendations made good sense. I would recommend Dr Cao to everyone. Great Doctor!

★★★★★ — Sarah, Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 5 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 Authentic Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine

2014 S Tollgate Rd Ste 109, Bel Air, MD21015

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