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Awakenings Health

5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Verified cupping provider Facial cupping Sports / myofascial Female practitioner Insurance accepted Home / mobile visits

Why Awakenings Health 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: “journey! Experience Physical & Emotional Wellness Book Appointment Awakenings Health is a holistic center that utilizes multiple treatment modalities. We offer acupuncture, transformational life coaching, private yoga, cupping, reiki,…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
  • 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
  • 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 awakeningshealth.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (919) 935-9832

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday 8 AM–5 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 Awakenings Health's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“Gries at recommendation of massage therapist - dry needling for treating sciatica.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 93 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 2 mentions

“Through diagnostic massage, Laura Gries provided me with a plan of care which includes core exercises and yoga which resolved my lower back pain.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 6 mentions

“Laura was my masseuse, she was very professional and gave an incredible massage.”

🗣️ explains the process 2 mentions

“Before each session, she takes time to check in and really listen - asking how I’m feeling physically and mentally, and what areas need extra attention.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 9 mentions

“Things move due to tension being released and relaxing, NOT because things were FORCED beyond their comfort zone.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 2 mentions

“Together, they created an environment of healing, support, and genuine care that made all the difference in my recovery.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 4 mentions

“The first time I had a massage from her she had me stretched out on the floor and was twisting me up like a pretzel.”

From the reviews

Dr. Adam Gries gets results! His customized therapy catalyzes both immediate resolution for acute health needs and progressive healing of chronic issues. You can feel the difference during and after a session. Additionally, he couples his proven acupuncture skills with insightful mind-body coaching.

★★★★★ — Ne, Dec 2024

Dr. Adam Gries through acupuncture and coaching has taught me how to take charge of my health and care of self (physically and emotionally). I am so much more aware of what my body is trying to tell me.

★★★★★ — Diana, Mar 2025

Dr. Gries resolved my allergy. After years of increasingly severe reactions to garlic - One visit and three weeks later I am enjoying garlic with no issues. Amazing result! Thank you Awakenings Health!

★★★★★ — Janice, Aug 2025

I have been seeing Dr. Adam Gries and wife Laura now for a couple years. They make an amazing team and I truly can't say enough good things about them. I started seeing Dr. Adam a few years back for Acupuncture. I live in Chronic pain, and have been for close to 15 years now. After each visit with Dr.

★★★★★ — Greg, Dec 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 93 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 Awakenings Health

8352 Six Forks Rd #203, Raleigh, NC27615

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