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Essential Therapeutic Massage

4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Newport News, Virginia

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Why Essential Therapeutic Massage 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: “graduated from The Institute of Health & Healing in Newport News. Patricia specializes in Pre- and Post-Operative care for cosmetic surgery clients, Myoskeletal treatments, deep tissue massage, therapeutic massage, Vacu-Cupping, facial…” source →

Booking your cupping session

Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday 12–6 PM
Wednesday 12–6 PM
Thursday 12–6 PM
Friday 12–6 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Essential Therapeutic Massage'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 17 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 4 mentions

“Over the years she has helped alleviate several physical issues ive been facing with a professional approach and suggestions on what i can do in between apointments to help them not to reoccur.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 6 mentions

“After every session with her my stomach was flat and the massages was so painless and peaceful that I would fall asleep almost every time!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“10/10 recommend and She’s also very affordable”

From the reviews

I have gone here for several years for massage and lymphatic drainage. Most people don’t know what lymphatic drainage massage is, but they actually do it correctly here. It’s never pressing hard or trying to drain fluids out of wounds.

★★★★★ — Michele, Jun 2026

As a hairdresser my shoulders and back are always sore and tight. Since I’ve been going to Patricia once a month they are getting much better. I always feel much looser when I leave ready for another day at work. She is always on time which I greatly appreciate. The atmosphere is very calming.

★★★★★ — Sandra, May 2018

I've received massages from Patricia every week for the past 8 years. She's an excellent therapist and always knows how to fix whatever problem I am having. I recommend her to everyone I know.

★★★★★ — Janet, May 2018

I started going to Patricia when I was 2 weeks post op from lipo 360 and she does REAL LYMPHATIC massages not those painful drainage massages when they forcefully push the fluid out of the incision holes.

★★★★★ — Mikhail, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 17 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 Essential Therapeutic Massage

728-A Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA23606

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