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Big Apple Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Garden City, New York

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Verified cupping provider Wet cupping / hijama Fire cupping Insurance accepted

Why Big Apple Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy 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: “puncture service * Limited-time free consultation Initial Visit (Acupuncture & Massage) 30 to 60 minutes Book Follow-up Visit 30 to 60 minutes Book Massage Therapy 30 or 60 minutes Book Acupressure 30 or 60 minutes Book Cupping 10 to 20…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Wet cupping / hijama offers hijama (wet cupping) — if you're booking hijama specifically, ask about single-use sterile kits and, if it matters to you, a same-gender practitioner
  • Payment reportedly accepts insurance; 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 bigappletcm.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (516) 250-7051

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 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 Big Apple Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama

“Tried wet cupping at Big Apple, and I felt so refreshed afterward.”

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🔥 Fire cupping

“Tried fire cupping nyc at Big Apple, and it was such a unique experience!”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 7 mentions

“The acupuncture treatment was gentle and effective, and I noticed significant improvement in my pain and mobility.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 12 mentions

“Her expertise, along with her kind and professional staff, made my experience outstanding.”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“Can’t say enough about how she explained each step of her treatment on my neck & shoulder issues.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 6 mentions

“The acupuncture treatment was gentle and effective, and I noticed significant improvement in my pain and mobility.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 2 mentions

“The traditional Chinese medical clinic is clean and professional, and Dr.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 4 mentions

“Chen is a wonderful chinese medicine practitioner, and the clinic is so welcoming.”

🧘 calming, unhurried sessions 2 mentions

From the reviews

My shoulder pain was a 10/10 & after my 1st visit it went down to 2/10. The acupuncture, cupping & the message therapy you can say I'm almost 100 heal.

★★★★★ — R., Jan 2025

Dr. Chen is a fantastic chinese herbalist! I came in for gua sha and cupping therapy to help with my circulation, and I’m already noticing a difference. The tuina massage was so relaxing too. Highly recommend this traditional Chinese medical clinic.

★★★★★ — Michel, Aug 2025

Tried fire cupping nyc at Big Apple, and it was such a unique experience! The tuina massage was so relaxing too. My back feels so much better, and I’m definitely coming back for more TCM.

★★★★★ — Hrh, Aug 2025

Tried wet cupping at Big Apple, and I felt so refreshed afterward. The tuina massage was super relaxing too. Dr. Chen is an amazing chinese medicine practitioner. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Halifa, Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 28 reviews →

Booking hijama (wet cupping) at Big Apple Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy

Big Apple Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy comes up as a provider that offers hijama — wet cupping, where the skin is lightly punctured after suction so a small amount of blood is drawn. If you're booking hijama specifically, a few things are worth asking before you go. First, sterility is everything — a reputable practitioner uses a fresh, single-use kit (new blades and cups) for every client and follows clean, gloved technique. It's completely fair to ask how they handle this. Second, many people booking hijama want a same-gender practitioner — ask whether that can be arranged. Third, ask about aftercare and whether they observe particular days if that matters to you.

Check hijama details on their site

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 Big Apple Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy

585 Stewart Ave Ste 300, Garden City, NY11530

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