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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 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 Optimal Health Acupuncture & Bodywork'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 18 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 7 mentions

“I have better health and well being from knowing him and using his expertise.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 2 mentions

“Quiet relaxing atmosphere to let yourself heal during treatment of acupuncture”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 2 mentions

“This is my first time at Optimal Health Acupuncture.”

From the reviews

I received my first ever acupuncture treatment today! Glenn was very kind, compassionate and professional. I felt cared for and trusted Glenn throughout the experience. I’m looking forward to future appointments and my journey to health and healing.

★★★★★ — Cindy, May 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Paul, Aug 2015

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.

★★★★★ — Steven, Feb 2025

This is my first time at Optimal Health Acupuncture. Glen Sadowsky is professional friendly. The atmosphere is welcoming relaxing... Oooh and you get free quality tea. I was in therapy for <40 min> I was so relax with the music and needless that I felt to sleep.

★★★★★ — Fede, Jan 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 18 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 Optimal Health Acupuncture & Bodywork

2100 Garden Rd, Monterey, CA93940

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