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Holistic Acupuncture Santa Cruz

5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Aptos, California

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Why Holistic Acupuncture Santa Cruz 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: “NCTURE AND BEYOND DOULA SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS GIFT CARD INSURANCE RESOURCES BOOK NOW Search Home Specialties The Woom Meet Our Team Testimonials Untitled Contact Instagram Unfold your Vitality and Wellbeing Acupuncture, cupping, herbal…” 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 holisticacupuncturesc.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (831) 216-6249

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

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 Holistic Acupuncture Santa Cruz's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 8 mentions

“While I had never done acupuncture previously, I was blown away by how effective her treatments were to relieving my third trimester ailments including back pain, swollen feet, and anxiety.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 6 mentions

“Laura’s expertise and gentle approach made me feel completely at ease, and I appreciated the suggestions for self care at home.”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“She asked follow up questions about the information I had shared on the intake form and made sure to listen carefully to all my symptoms, life style, pains and what I would like to change.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 20 mentions

“It was my first time and i was feeling a little nervous leading up to the appointment and Laura’s attention and calm presence helped ease my anxiety.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 3 mentions

“It was my first time and i was feeling a little nervous leading up to the appointment and Laura’s attention and calm presence helped ease my anxiety.”

From the reviews

My session with Laura was incredible. Her knowledge of holistic health and well-being was exemplified in our session which included acupuncture, massage, and cupping therapy. Throughout the session, I felt a gentle, soothing energy flowing through my body, releasing tension and promoting a profound sense of well-being.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Jun 2024

Laura is a wonderful healer. I had an amazing session with her, she practiced acupuncture and cupping. I had a lot of tension in my back and shoulders, and they dissolved substantially throughout the session. I felt so relaxed after the session. Thank you Laura! I’ll come back!!

★★★★★ — Joy, Oct 2024

My partner and I have been working with Laura for over a year now. Her attentiveness to the situations we have been facing physically and her care has been so beautiful not only to witness but to see how her care has made us both grow.

★★★★★ — Ami, Jun 2025

I had shoulder pain for months before starting acupuncture treatments with Laura at Holistic Acupuncture. I started feeling better immediately after my first treatment and after several more, feel significantly better.

★★★★★ — Anna, Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 40 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 Holistic Acupuncture Santa Cruz

9057 Soquel Dr Bldg A, Suite A, Aptos, CA95003

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