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Marie Bowser Acupuncture
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Albany, California
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Why Marie Bowser Acupuncture 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: “eat pain far away from where it is happening and combined with gentle needling technique, creates an efficient, effective, relaxing experience for the patient. Other techniques that I use to treat pain include: gua sha, cupping, herbal…” 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 transformational-wellness.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (510) 984-1101
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“From the very first visit, the intake process was incredibly thorough, she really took the time to understand my concerns, history, and overall wellness goals.”
“From the very first visit, the intake process was incredibly thorough, she really took the time to understand my concerns, history, and overall wellness goals.”
“I have been worried about needles and Marie worked with me to be super comfortable and now I look forward to my supportive treatments.”
“From the very first visit, the intake process was incredibly thorough, she really took the time to understand my concerns, history, and overall wellness goals.”
From the reviews
Marie is an exceptionally intuitive and skilled acupuncturist, who also offers cupping, gua sha, moxsa, and recommendations on Chinese herbs. She will personalize to your particular needs.
Marie is absolutely amazing! In just a couple of months working with her, I have experienced dramatic improvements in my energy levels and overall wellness. Marie is compassionate, caring, and astute to what one needs. I whole heartedly recommend her, she's the best!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you've ever had a hairstylist who just gets your hair, a manicurist who knows exactly what you need, or an esthetician who makes your skin glow — then you understand the kind of irreplaceable people who become pillars of your self-care routine.Marie is all of that, but for your soul.
I came to Marie a little over 6 months ago at my lowest. I had been struggling with big life decisions and an immense amount of grief, and I came to her based on a recommendation from a close friend of mine who said Marie was great at helping people navigate through big emotions. I'm so glad I listened to him.
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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