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Exhale Bodywork
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Why Exhale 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: “help clients recover from injury, reduce chronic tension, and reconnect with their bodies. Sam integrates a range of techniques including myofascial release, deep tissue, Thai massage, and SARGA bodywork. Hot stone and cupping therapy are…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- 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
- Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
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- Website exhalebodywork.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (434) 373-0613
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“She is extremely skilled at her craft and it is evident that she cares about the way that you feel mentally and physically not only when you're on the table, but in between sessions, too.”
“I've never been someone who's felt comfortable with my physical body for reasons Google reviews and viewers do not need to know about.”
“Sam is incredibly talented and has 1000+ hours of training under her belt - it shows.”
“Since Sam is highly sought after it can be hard to get an appointment, but it is well worth it.”
“Sam's presence is beautifully welcoming and without judgment.”
From the reviews
I had my third massage with Sam yesterday and as long as she's in practice, I will continue driving the distance to her studio. I've never been someone who's felt comfortable with my physical body for reasons Google reviews and viewers do not need to know about. This is true for others touching me.
Samantha is an awesome massage therapist! Would recommend her to anyone. I drive over an hour to get her massage!
Sam is a committed, compassionate and intuitive practitioner. She has an extremely high level of integrity and understanding of the body/mind connection. It is my pleasure to have found a true guru of healing, who takes the time to listen and guide in suggestions for me to create my desired outcome.
I couldn’t recommend Samantha more whole heartedly. Professional and personable, her bodywork is truly an investment in whole body wellness. Her massages are the perfect combination of relaxation and relief (from pain, tension, etc.). If you’re looking for a more active experience, her Thai massages are incredible!
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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