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Gig Harbor Acupuncture & Holistic Health - Kirsty M. Docken, MSOM, EAMP, LAc
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Gig Harbor, Washington
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Why Gig Harbor Acupuncture & Holistic Health - Kirsty M. Docken, MSOM, EAMP, LAc 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: “3,000 years. It is utilized by nearly one-third of the world’s population as a primary health care system or adjunctive therapy. TCM includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition/lifestyle counseling, Tuina massage, cupping, guasha,…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website gigharboracupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (253) 432-4398
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“I look forward to relieving my lower back pain through Alex’s acupuncture treatments.”
“Her intake process was extremely thorough, which I really appreciated, and felt she had a great understanding of who I was and what I was looking to accomplish.”
“She has a very calming and friendly demeanor, she takes her time to understand how you are doing, and she is happy to explain what she is doing, as well.”
“She has a very calming and friendly demeanor, she takes her time to understand how you are doing, and she is happy to explain what she is doing, as well.”
“The office is very clean and organized, you walk in and greeted by Mackenzie - extremely friendly and helpful.”
“I've always been afraid of needles (I used to faint when I had to get shots at the doctors office when I was younger), and so I was VERY nervous about trying acupuncture.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for an acupuncture office, this is it. They do more than just acupuncture. From cupping to red light therapy too. I see Alex and she is great, I’ve been twice and already feel so at peace and ease with her services.
Gig Harbor Acupuncture & Holistic Health is top notch. I was skeptical, as I had never tried acupuncture, or cupping, but I was desperate to find some relief after suffering extreme sciatica pains. I could not even walk upright when I walked in. It took a few sessions, but even after the first session, I felt relief.
First, I started coming to the once a month puncture parties, and that’s where I really started to enjoy Acupuncture. So I asked if there was anyway I could get a longer session. That’s when Alex was hired on. she has been helping me tremendously. There was a few weeks that I had cupping and Acupuncture.
Decided to try this out for the first time with my mom and this was the perfect place to do it! It’s in a perfect spot in Gig Harbor, has a true holistic approach, and the staff are amazing. We went for the beginners package.
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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