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Bright Star Acupuncture Clinic

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Why Bright Star Acupuncture Clinic 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: “ct Open Menu Close Menu Home About Us Services / Fee Schedule Testimony Contact Welcome to Bright Star Acupuncture We are committed to provide the Best Holistic Medical Care to our patients . Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Cupping Therapy…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Session price around $90 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
  • 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 brightstaracupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 412-628-6278

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 9 am–6 pm
Friday 8:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–7 pm
Sunday 2–6 pm

Cupping is usually by appointment — these are the business's general hours, so book ahead rather than dropping in.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 2 mentions

“My job involve lots of heavy load and my back painful for months and hardly lift my hand.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 5 mentions

“Cuiling Zhang is very professional in acupuncture based on her specialized knowledge in human’s structure.”

From the reviews

Skeptically I decided to try acupuncture as a last resort after suffering from rectal pain for 3 years. My pcp sent me to both a GI doctor and colorectal surgeon . After multiple exams and tests they decided it was pelvic floor dysfunction.

★★★★☆ — Vincent, Aug 2024

Dr. Cuiling Zhang is very professional in acupuncture based on her specialized knowledge in human’s structure. My son was going to graduate from his university and just had some problems on his knee. When I had Our first phone call with Dr. Zhang, I just realized that she is the person we can rely on.

★★★★★ — Annie, Jun 2023

The doctor gave me a Chinese medicine patch for my partial ACL, MCL tear and bone fracture. Within a couple of days I could easily bend my knee over 90 degrees, that I couldn’t do before without having a lot of pain (3 weeks after my injury from a skiing accident ).

★★★★★ — W, Feb 2023

We have been having a great experience coming here for treatments. Dr. Z does a very thorough and thoughtful assessment and treatment. She takes her time each session. She asks questions to try to understand what problems you are experiencing and with each visit we see improvement that is noticeable and lasting.

★★★★★ — Keith, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 10 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 Bright Star Acupuncture Clinic

Forbes and Shady Commons, 5889 Forbes Ave Ste 315, Pittsburgh, PA15217

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