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Back Bay Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Boston, Massachusetts
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Why Back Bay Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal 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: “ability to heal itself. Chinese Medicine understands that every individual is unique, therefore each treatment is customized to meet your specific needs. In addition to acupuncture, supplementary techniques may include cupping, gua sha,…” 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
- Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
- Today see hours ·
- Website backbayacupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (617) 271-7727
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“After only two treatments from Christina, I feel substantial pain relief and have regained a lot of mobility in my neck.”
“She is an extraordinary person and professional who doesn't disregard any of your symptoms; she listens to you carefully and makes sure you're addressing each part of the problem.”
“She is an extraordinary person and professional who doesn't disregard any of your symptoms; she listens to you carefully and makes sure you're addressing each part of the problem.”
“Christina takes the time to answer all your questions and make you feel comfortable which for me is really refreshing for accupuncture compared to prior experiences.”
“I was extremely nervous, however Christina's kind, calm demeanor quickly put me at ease and the results have been, for lack of a better word, miraculous.”
From the reviews
…I've been trying other types of treatments for weeks but Christina's treatments which have included acupuncture, cupping and moxy, have shown the most promise! She is professional, honest, patient and kind and really takes the time to get to know her patients to customize her treatments. I highly recommend Christina!
I damaged a nerve in my neck while working out and the pain was unlike anything I have ever experienced before. I wasn’t getting no more than 2hrs of sleep for 3 days until my brother suggested to go see Christina. Reluctantly I went because the prescription I got from urgent care wasn’t helping.
Christina is amazing- I suffer from severe constipation, resulting in chronic bloating, incomplete and infrequent bowel movements. After my first session with Christina, I had more bowel movements than in the first week, than I have in 2 months time combined.
Highly recommend! I went in for concentrated lower back pain that was just not getting better a week after a spasm. After 6 weeks, my pain is essentially gone! Also, I am a mid-fat female. Christina never made any comment about my body or weight and just focused on the issue at hand.
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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