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Dr. Gavin Garcia, DACM, L.Ac.
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Solana Beach, California
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Why Dr. Gavin Garcia, DACM, L.Ac. 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: “n throughout both mind and body. Dr. Garcia’s primary modalities include: acupuncture and moxibustion , craniosacral therapy (CST) , neural manipulation (NM) , visceral manipulation (VM) , myofascial release (MFR) , and cupping therapy .…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Today see hours ·
- Website drgavingarcia.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (619) 535-8798
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“He has helped me heal from several difficult ailments such as severe neck and shoulder pain to low energy and digestive issues to name just a few.”
“As a health care professional, it was scary being on this side of care but Gavin’s calm, professional demeanor was also very helpful to my recovery.”
“Gavin took the time to go in depth about what I was trying to address and found a system that was personalized for my symptoms along with herbs to help.”
“He had helped me with balancing body and mind, healed injuries in my shoulder, knee pain, plantar fasciates and He is able to set me in a peaceful state when applying some craniosacral massage.”
“After just a few sessions, I began to notice real improvement—not just in pain relief, but in my range of motion and overall comfort.”
“I’ve been going monthly ever since to support my complex healing journey including my reproductive health, TMJ, and nervous system regulation.”
From the reviews
I’ve been seeing Dr. Gavin since 2019 for chronic pain as well as issues occurring through two pregnancies and post-birth recovery. I’ve had many great experiences with a variety of practitioners but few can compare to Dr. Gavin’s breadth of knowledge and skill set.
Gavin is my first call when my body starts to give me signs that it needs attention. His treatments have included massage, acupuncture, cupping, herbal treatments, and even remote sessions and videos for self-care (which were amazing during COVID).
Dr. Gavin Garcia is the best acupuncturist I've been to! His session is amazing from start to finish. From the assessment, visceral manipulation, acupuncture, cupping, CST, herbs, and a massage at the end. My nervous system is revitalized after each session.
Dr. Garcia is a comforting blend of expertise and professionalism with a warm bedside manner. I have had instant shifts from pain and discomfort in my gut and neck to relief in only one of our visceral manipulation sessions. That has happened in multiple sessions and it’s why I make it a habit to go once a month.
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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