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Pain Away of Philly --- Chinese Medical Massage

4.5 ★★★★★ 403 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Booking your cupping session

  • Wet cupping / hijama offers hijama (wet cupping) — if you're booking hijama specifically, ask about single-use sterile kits and, if it matters to you, a same-gender practitioner
  • Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
  • 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
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  • Website painawayofphilly.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 267-690-4138

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–9 pm
Sunday 10 am–9 pm

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 Pain Away of Philly --- Chinese Medical Massage's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“I tried all kinds of stretching, mobility exercises, rest, dry needling etc.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 403 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 8 mentions

“I have had chronic back pain for nearly a decade that hasn’t been fixed by western physical therapy, chiropractic, or medication.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 7 mentions

“Yo Yo expertly treated some knots and chronic stiffness I have been experiencing in my back.”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“I really appreciate how the practitioners check in to make sure the pressure and everything is good, and they listen when I ask for specific areas to be focused on.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 9 mentions

“I'm not talking about the gentle relaxing Swedish kind of great, but the kind that's so deep and hurt that it makes you winced kind of great.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 4 mentions

“area was clean i enjoyed my 60 min massage can be painful but not in a bad way and my masseuse immediately addressed my concerns.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“That said, the quality of the massage itself was truly worth it, and we would definitely consider returning for the treatment experience alone.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 4 mentions

“However, upon leaving, the interaction didn’t feel as warm or welcoming as it did at the beginning.”

From the reviews

I’ve been here several times now and each visit is always more amazing than the last. I have had chronic back pain for nearly a decade that hasn’t been fixed by western physical therapy, chiropractic, or medication. Traditional Chinese massage/tui na/moxibustion/cupping has been a godsend for my chronic pain.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Feb 2026

I have chronic pain and this is the only place I have ever had massage that truly helped me feel pain free after my visit. I always request the Tui na massage, and I really appreciate the way they know exactly where to locate my pain points.

★★★★★ — T, Mar 2026

I was dealing with severe neck and shoulder pain and stiffness for the last 2 weeks. I tried all kinds of stretching, mobility exercises, rest, dry needling etc. Could barely turn my neck and was popping ibuprofen like candy to get by. I decided to try this place out and thank god I did.

★★★★★ — Courtney, May 2026

Only place in Philly I’ll go for a massage at this point. I really appreciate how the practitioners check in to make sure the pressure and everything is good, and they listen when I ask for specific areas to be focused on.

★★★★★ — Cecile, Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 403 reviews →

Booking hijama (wet cupping) at Pain Away of Philly --- Chinese Medical Massage

Pain Away of Philly --- Chinese Medical Massage comes up as a provider that offers hijama — wet cupping, where the skin is lightly punctured after suction so a small amount of blood is drawn. If you're booking hijama specifically, a few things are worth asking before you go. First, sterility is everything — a reputable practitioner uses a fresh, single-use kit (new blades and cups) for every client and follows clean, gloved technique. It's completely fair to ask how they handle this. Second, many people booking hijama want a same-gender practitioner — a female practitioner is available here. Third, ask about aftercare and whether they observe particular days if that matters to you.

Check hijama details on their site

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 Pain Away of Philly --- Chinese Medical Massage

936 Arch St 2 Flr, Philadelphia, PA19107

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