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Five Elements Acupuncture & Wellness
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Why Five Elements Acupuncture & Wellness 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: “Five Elements Acupuncture & Wellness | Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine & Pain Management in Gaithersburg, MD Home About Providers Min Lu, MD Services Pain Management Massage Therapy Stress Management Insomnia Cupping Therapy Moxibustion…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- 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 5elementsaw.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone +1 301-709-4551
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“I have had shoulder and back pain for about five or six months already, and I have tried many different places for acupuncture and massage.”
“She is not only knowledgeable, compassionate, and always takes the time to listen to my concerns, but also very caring and kind.”
“In one session, she took the time to explain how my chronic condition was connected to other aspects of my health, something no other practitioner had ever pointed out.”
“It was not just a relaxing massage, but a treatment-focused massage that felt very therapeutic.”
“Her expertise and advanced acupuncture techniques lead to a near-full recovery from the effects of Bell’s Palsy within a month.”
“She is very nice and knowledgeable, and the office is very clean and relaxing.”
From the reviews
This place is a hidden gem! I have been dealing with shoulder issues as well as upper back and neck pain and discomfort. I had just done physical therapy before my session with Dr. Lu and was feeling extremely stiff and sore. I got my treatment which included massage, suctioning, and accupuncture.
Everything about my visit with Dr. Lu was excellent, from the ease of making the appointment, intake, and then a comprehensive and restorative masssge/cupping/acupuncture treatment. The office is beautiful, spacious and spotless. The massage therapist is the best I’ve ever experienced, and Dr.
I have recommended Dr. Lu and Five Elements to anyone who needs healing. The care I received sped up my healing from a bad fall I took while out running on a trail. It would not have been possible to recover so quickly without their intervention. They also offer massage and cupping.
I had a really good experience at this clinic. The doctor was very thorough and took time to understand my condition during the consultation. The acupuncture helped relieve my pain quite a bit. The massage therapist was also very professional.
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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