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Balance Art Acupuncture

4.9 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Vienna, Virginia

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Why Balance Art Acupuncture 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: “in Relief & Fertility Support | Balance Art top of page Balance Art Acupuncture Home Our Story Insurance Services Acupuncture Aesthetic Facial Treatments Therapeutic Massage Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture Fertility Support Cupping Herbal…” 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 balancearttcm.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 703-268-5558

Hours

Monday 9 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–5:30 am
Friday 9 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–5:30 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Balance Art Acupuncture'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 128 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 4 mentions

“Having lived in the DC area for many years, I’ve seen around 15-20 acupuncturists in an attempt to treat my chronic lower back pain, headaches, and severe insomnia.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 22 mentions

“At best, I experienced slight improvement for a day or two, but the unbearable hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia felt like an unending nightmare.”

🗣️ explains the process 10 mentions

“Guo conducted a thorough assessment and patiently explained the underlying cause of my chronic pain, something even my orthopedic specialists had overlooked.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 6 mentions

“I truly enjoy the calming atmosphere during treatments, often accompanied by soothing music or relaxing white noise, which helps me drift into a peaceful rest.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 3 mentions

“He understood my issues and used the traditional Qi based acupuncture I prefer to dramatically reduce my asthma/allergies and sports-injury ailments.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 6 mentions

“Every room is equipped with everything he's ever needs to treat his patients: clean beds, bed covers, pillows, blankets, electrical stimulations, lamps.”

From the reviews

Balance Art Acupuncture is a very professional, well organized, and helpful practice. Dr. Run Gao is kind and compassionate. He listens and explains what he is doing and recommends. The staff is friendly and efficient with scheduling and payments. The entire office is neat and clean.

★★★★★ — Julie, Oct 2024

I love this place! I get treatments done by Dr. Run Guo who is amazingly talented and knowledgeable. Iris at the front is always super friendly and helpful too. I have been seeing great results so far from a combination of acupuncture, electrostimulation, heat lamps and recently cupping and am very happy with it!!

★★★★★ — Sabrina, Jan 2025

I must say Dr. Guo is the only doctor who has effectively treated my severe menopause symptoms. I am a patient from New Jersey, and three years ago, I had tried every acupuncturist in NJ, visited doctors in New York, and taken numerous medications for menopause. None of them worked.

★★★★★ — Rio, Jan 2025

I was referred to Balance Art Acupuncture by a friend. Having lived in the DC area for many years, I’ve seen around 15-20 acupuncturists in an attempt to treat my chronic lower back pain, headaches, and severe insomnia. While many treatments provided some relief, none fully met my expectations.

★★★★★ — Copper, Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 128 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 Balance Art Acupuncture

301 Maple Ave W Ste 210, Vienna, VA22180

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