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Gentle Porcupine Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in North Brookfield, Massachusetts
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Why Gentle Porcupine Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine 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: “eatment Methods A combination of different therapies could be used, depending on the patient’s condition. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the most widely used methods, while other adjunctive techniques such as cupping, gua-sha…” 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
- Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
- Today see hours ·
- Website gentleporcupineacupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (774) 449-8074
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“On a couple occasions, I've come in with significant tension and muscle tightness that he's been able to completely resolve in just a single session.”
“I have experienced a significant reduction in joint pain and anxiety as well as an increase in energy and balance.”
“He is a sympathetic and compassionate listener, adjusting each therapy session to the most pressing matters at hand and working diligently to find an approach that's most effective for my body.”
“As a new patient, I found Patrick to be a calm compassionate person who listened attentively to my health concerns.”
“In the first five minutes he opened up the range of motion of my shoulder beyond anything possible since the original dislocation.”
From the reviews
Have had my second appointment now and wished to share my part. I am a holistic/natural type person myself and have my own personal issues I brought up to my primary care doctor. They reccomended me to try this for a relief. Excellent job done both times now.
Patrick is absolutely amazing at his profession and I can’t wait for my next session. The intake/medical forms were very extensive and he took the time to review my areas of concern. He listens to your concerns, gives feedback and advice to continue your on the journey of healing.
Patrick’s work has brought meaning back to my life. I had been suffering from 13 months of chronic insomnia, no doctors could help me find a cure.. until I found Patrick. I slept 6 hours on my first night after one session! He exudes knowledge, confidence and pure talent.
I was lucky enough to start seeing Patrick 5-6 weeks ago. I suffer from severe lower back pain that turned into endless sciatic pain. The moment Patrick arranges the needles the sciatic pain miraculously disappears! It doesn't stay away forever but the "Chi" is definitely clearing.
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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