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Barefoot Hands Bodywork

4.9 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Madison, Wisconsin

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Why Barefoot Hands Bodywork 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: “cture session, your acupuncturist will go over your complete health history, evaluate your constitution, and come up with a treatment plan to fit your individual needs. Additional modalities that may be utilized include cupping,…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Session price around $35 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
  • Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
  • 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
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  • Website barefoothands.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (608) 770-1022

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 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 Barefoot Hands Bodywork'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 151 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 2 mentions

“I’ve been getting massages for almost 5 years now and work a very physical job and she is the only massage therapist that has gotten rid of a lot of my muscle pains and problems.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 7 mentions

“I’d enjoyed Thai massage and deep tissue work before but this was nothing like any massage I’d ever experienced; incredibly effective with lasting results.”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“He listens to his clients and is skillful enough to be able to adjust to their needs and comfort.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 20 mentions

“Just the main entrance itself felt like a transportation to a different world filled with relaxing music, decoration and helped us forget about the busy streets beyond the massage shop.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 2 mentions

“Kristopher greeted me and was super friendly and welcoming.”

From the reviews

My mom and I really enjoyed our experiences here. Just the main entrance itself felt like a transportation to a different world filled with relaxing music, decoration and helped us forget about the busy streets beyond the massage shop.

★★★★★ — Leela, Aug 2024

The staff was super helpful and accommodating. We were there for massages, because my husband has been having some strange back issues. They listened closely and tailored the massage around his very specific needs. My massage involved a little more footwork than his did (we were in the same room), and it was great!

★★★★★ — Don, Feb 2025

Very nice and relaxing place. Probably one the best relaxation spas/massage places I’ve gone to. You walk in and the lights are already dimmed and it’s very quiet and you can hear birds and a waterfall so you already begin to relax before the massage. My massage therapist Kirsten is probably one of the best I’ve had.

★★★★★ — Justin, Nov 2022

I am a nurse and have been in desperate need of a good massage for a long time. I felt instantly more peaceful when I walked into the beautiful studio, which was very soothing, quiet, and beautiful. Al is so lovely and kind, and really put me at ease.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 151 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 Barefoot Hands Bodywork

600 Williamson St Ste P, Madison, WI53703

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