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Back to Center Bodywork and Coaching
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Oakland, California
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Why Back to Center Bodywork and Coaching 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: “also include modalities like neuromuscular therapy (i.e. trigger point therapy), MFR / myofascial release , and other therapeutic approaches including injury or recovery-oriented “sports massage”. Integrated Cupping Therapy…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Session price around $225 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
- Payment 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
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- Website backtocenterbodywork.com — book and see the full treatment menu
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–3 pm |
Cupping styles offered
What clients say about the cupping here
“A couple years ago I started seeing Alex to address back pain/sciatica due to a herniated disc that eventually led to surgery.”
“Alex is incredibly knowledgeable about the body/musculature and was able to draw on his past experiences with other clients to give me tons of useful information for an injury I was dealing with.”
“Alex is highly professional, knowledgeable, and listens to your body's needs.”
“About Back to Center: the rooms are always very clean and comfortable and there's a calm and friendly vibe throughout the center.”
“It was such a relief to be secure knowing Alex’s knowledge of anatomy and prior experience with sports injuries.”
“The studio itself is clean, has a great vibe without feeling too hippie dippy, and they've done a great job handling covid restrictions that helped me feel safe and secure while I got treated!”
From the reviews
…Plus, cupping and aromatherapy, enough said! I wish I lived close enough to see him every week. Thank you Alex!
A couple years ago I started seeing Alex to address back pain/sciatica due to a herniated disc that eventually led to surgery. He took great care and worked with me and my body and got me to a place I never thought I would get to in regards to getting back to a normal, fairly pain free life.
Kathleen is BY FAR the best masseuse I have ever had. When I moved to the East Bay out of San Francisco a few years back, which is when I first started working with her, I thought I would never have the pleasure of seeing her again. Thankfully, she landed at Back to Center and we have reconnected.
Alex was professional and kind. The treatment room was very clean and felt comfortable and safe. Best of all, the treatment was very effective - I felt great afterwards!
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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