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Move Medical Massage & Sports Therapy, LLC

4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Charlottesville, Virginia

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

Why Move Medical Massage & Sports Therapy, LLC 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: “d hands that correspond to other parts of the body. Sometimes referred to as "zone therapy", this bodywork involves application of pressure to these reflex zones to stimulate body organs and relieve areas of congestion. Cupping This…” 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
  • Website movemedicalmassage.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (434) 260-2727

Cupping styles offered

The kinds of cupping mentioned on Move Medical Massage & Sports Therapy, LLC's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“She combines cupping with instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (Graston) to compliment her amazing massage skills.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 47 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 3 mentions

“I made an appt with Charles at Move for an acute rotator cuff or bicep injury that left my right arm with very limited range of motion, otherwise extremely painful with movement.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 11 mentions

“Each therapist is incredibly knowledgeable, committed to going above and beyond for their clients, and clearly passionate about what they do.”

🗣️ explains the process 6 mentions

“She ran down what we would focus on, listened to my needs and explained everything she was doing and how much pressure she would be applying.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 2 mentions

“He worked on my arm and shoulder for a half hour - all the while being very professional and making sure I was comfortable.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 11 mentions

“I made an appt with Charles at Move for an acute rotator cuff or bicep injury that left my right arm with very limited range of motion, otherwise extremely painful with movement.”

From the reviews

…She combines cupping with instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (Graston) to compliment her amazing massage skills. I will definitely be going back. Well worth the money! Thank you!

★★★★★ — Heather, Aug 2019

I couldn’t have had a better experience. I made an appt with Charles at Move for an acute rotator cuff or bicep injury that left my right arm with very limited range of motion, otherwise extremely painful with movement. I booked a half hour session.

★★★★★ — Alison, Feb 2021

I cannot say enough good things about MOVE! Each therapist is incredibly knowledgeable, committed to going above and beyond for their clients, and clearly passionate about what they do.

★★★★★ — Audra, Dec 2022

Emma and her amazing team have helped me through countless injuries, a bad back, and a host of other issues. Emma runs a business based strongly on her belief of serving the needs of others.

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 47 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 Move Medical Massage & Sports Therapy, LLC

1222 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA22903

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