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Live Oak Acupuncture & Wellness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Waco, Texas

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Verified cupping provider Massage cupping Sports / myofascial Female practitioner Insurance accepted

Why Live Oak Acupuncture & Wellness Center 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: “CUPPING – Live Oak Acupuncture Home About OUR FOUNDER OUR PROCESS OUR PHILOSOPHY PRICING & INSURANCE SCHEDULING POLICY CANCELLATION POLICY COURTESY & RESPECT POLICY DEPOSIT POLICY PHARMACY POLICIES Acupuncture A” 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 liveoakacupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (254) 741-6030

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday Closed
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 Live Oak Acupuncture & Wellness Center's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“She is courageous, confident, smart, highly skilled, and one of the few acupuncturists in the nation that is specifically trained in dry needling.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 4 mentions

“By the time I returned home, the back pain was horrendous.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 11 mentions

“Through her expertise in herbal medicine and acupuncture, I experienced significant progress in alleviating my digestive and food intolerance symptoms.”

🗣️ explains the process 11 mentions

“During my first visit, I was greeted kindly by Melissa, she explained policies clearly and made me feel quite comfortable in a new environment.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 11 mentions

“I am deathly afraid of needles, so was quite apprehensive about going to see an acupuncturist, but she is very gentle & I actually have no fear of the needles whatsoever.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 4 mentions

“During my first visit, I was greeted kindly by Melissa, she explained policies clearly and made me feel quite comfortable in a new environment.”

From the reviews

I have been a patient of Kristen's for more than 7 years. From allergies to my skin challenge, I have found Kristen to be not only helpful, but a great listener with strong support and knowledge!. She knows me better than any doctor and I have complete faith in her! The office is always so helpful, kind, and peaceful!

★★★★★ — Bonnie, Jun 2020

As a first-time acupuncture patient, I was nervous about my first appointment. However, my nerves quickly faded upon meeting Kristen. She is an excellent listener and makes sure to fully understand your issues before treating them.

★★★★★ — M, Aug 2018

I have several herniated discs. The neurologist did not recommend any kind of surgery, but rather told me to limit sitting as much as possible, even to the point of standing to do my work on the computer, as I am an online professor.

★★★★★ — Ann, Sep 2016

I came to Live Oak Acupuncture six months after my diagnosis with a very advanced stage of premature ovarian failure –one of the hardest diseases in the world to treat or have hope for. Kristen had both hope and was willing to treat me. Yet, she wisely cautioned me about the severity of my condition.

★★★★★ — Emily, Oct 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 45 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 Live Oak Acupuncture & Wellness Center

201 Old Hewitt Rd Ste d, Waco, TX76712

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