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Healthlings

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Orinda, California

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Verified cupping provider Female practitioner Insurance accepted

Why Healthlings 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: “inese Medicine, we use the tongue and pulse as one of our most valuable diagnostic tools; so we will look at those as well. After the health asessment we will formulate a treatment which may include acupuncture needles, cupping, gua sha,…” 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 — 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 healthlings.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 925-332-8460

Hours

Monday 7 am–2 pm
Tuesday 7 am–1 pm
Wednesday 7 am–2 pm
Thursday 7 am–1 pm
Friday 7 am–2 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Cupping is usually by appointment — these are the business's general hours, so book ahead rather than dropping in.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 23 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 13 mentions

“As a former professional athlete with a slew of acute and chronic injuries, I always know I can turn to Kristina to put me back together.”

🗣️ explains the process 6 mentions

“And even with that talent and skill set, she continues to dedicate herself to relevant continuing medical education that only makes her more intuitive and effective over time.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 7 mentions

“She is calm, conscientious and possessing a ‘sixth sense’ that’s fosters an ability to heal the holistic patient past acute symptomatology.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 9 mentions

“As a former professional athlete with a slew of acute and chronic injuries, I always know I can turn to Kristina to put me back together.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 3 mentions

“Despite my nervousness about needles, she has a special way of keeping me calm and effortlessly guiding me through each session.”

From the reviews

I can’t recommend Kristina Yotive’s services enough. She’s truly one of the best acupuncturists I have had the pleasure of working with. Her expertise in Eastern Chinese medicine is impressive and she has taught me invaluable lessons about body literacy and how to identify signs of stress.

★★★★★ — Gabrielle, Sep 2024

Kristina is a caring, kind, knowledgeable and very skilled Acupuncturist. What is amazing is she works with a lot of athletes, people with asthma and other folks with a variety of health conditions. She not only does gentle work with the needles, but her cupping skills are incredible.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Oct 2023

I have been to acupuncturists for sciatica three or four times over the years. This sciatic nerve inflammation was by far the most painful. But after my first visit to Healthlngs, I experienced the strongest acupuncture result ever. Dr. Kristina's level of training in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is impressive.

★★★★★ — Lynne, Aug 2025

For two years, I have had such pain in my left leg and back that I could not walk a mile nor cycle anymore. I worked with deligent chiropractors, a marvelous therapeutic massage therapist and just a couple of months ago, I started working with an extremely effective Physical Therapist.

★★★★★ — Sharron, May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 23 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 Healthlings

89 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA94563

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