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Optimal Health Acupuncture & Bodywork
4.1 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Monterey, California
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Why Optimal Health Acupuncture & Bodywork 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: “en the needle initially meets the acupuncture point, often described as a dull ache, feeling of heaviness or tingling. This sensation quickly fades, bringing a feeling of comfort and relaxation. Other modalities such as cupping,…” 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 optimalhealthmonterey.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone +1 831-655-3208
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cupping styles offered
What clients say about the cupping here
“I have better health and well being from knowing him and using his expertise.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming relaxing.”
From the reviews
I don't recall how I first came in the doors of Optimal Health. Maybe it was luck, but it was a very good thing for me. I have worked with a half dozen doctors in his field and Glenn is among the best I have worked with. If I were still in the Monterey area I would surely be a regular customer.
Worked with Glenn for 6 months to fix my gut with an herbal protocol and restricted diet protocol. Difficult to do but worth the effort. This was the most effective holistic approach I found in 10 years. Before, I couldn’t eat any wheat dairy or egg without intense reaction.
Glenn has helped me with hot flashes and physical pain symptoms from years of chronic wear and tear. I have better health and well being from knowing him and using his expertise.
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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