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Griffin Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine

5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Oakland, California

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Verified cupping provider Massage cupping Sports / myofascial Insurance accepted Home / mobile visits

Why Griffin Acupuncture & Integrative 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: “Griffin Acupuncture in Oakland - Oakland Acupuncture 0 Skip to Content Home Services Acupuncture Dry Needling Cupping Herbal Medicine Integrative Lab Testing Laser and LED Therapy About Specialities Pain Relief Sports Medicine Cancer…” 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
  • Home / mobile visits offers home or mobile visits — handy for hijama or if you'd rather be treated at home
  • Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website griffinacu.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (510) 833-9966

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 8:30 AM–6:30 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 Griffin Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“Her dry needling techniques specifically have helped ease tension and increase mobility with a shoulder issue I have.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 51 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 3 mentions

“Her dry needling techniques specifically have helped ease tension and increase mobility with a shoulder issue I have.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 7 mentions

“She's incredibly knowledgeable, listens to all my concerns, and makes sure to address everything that's bothering me during the time of our treatment.”

🗣️ explains the process 14 mentions

“Lisa Franzetta is a wonderful acupuncturist, and takes the time to listen to you and your specific needs before applying her vast knowledge of acupuncture techniques to your specific needs.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 5 mentions

“She talks through the action plan with me step by step, that way I can understand her thought process and make any changes if I’m uncomfortable in anyway.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 5 mentions

“As someone who’s very active and recently dealt with overtraining, I was looking for anything that could help me speed up recovery and get back to my usual routine.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 3 mentions

“The location/office was welcoming and the treatment relaxed me in ways that I have not felt in years.”

From the reviews

I have been seeing Dr. Franzetta off and on over the last 8 months. Her treatments have helped me cope with chronic pain, insomnia, and deprescribing. She listens and observes closely, and she switches up the treatment if it doesn't seem to be having an effect.

★★★★★ — Emil, Mar 2026

I look forward to every visit with Dr. Lisa! She takes the time to listen and to understand what my body is feeling since our last session. She talks through the action plan with me step by step, that way I can understand her thought process and make any changes if I’m uncomfortable in anyway.

★★★★★ — Ashley, May 2025

Lisa gave me a fantastic treatment after a week of pretty hard exercise. After a treatment with moxa and low back/hip acupuncture, I walked out of the appointment feeling ready to go again. I also realized later that I was way more calm and patient throughout the rest of the day, which my kids definitely appreciated.

★★★★★ — Gabriela, Mar 2024

Dr. Lisa is the absolute best! The 5 stars she has on Google are not to be doubted...she really is the real deal. Dr. Lisa took the time to verify that she was (luckily) in network with my health insurance provider and patiently confirmed all costs up front before our first appointment.

★★★★★ — A, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 51 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 Griffin Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine

541 Athol Ave, Oakland, CA94606

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