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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 wasn’t sure what to expect, but Bin made me feel comfortable and explained everything.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 4 mentions

“The facility is very clean and there is a lot of people working to ensure it stays that way and that clients are taken care of.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“They are worth every penny.”

👋 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

…Traditional Chinese massage/tui na/moxibustion/cupping has been a godsend for my chronic pain. They always know exactly where to target. I also did a fully body lymphatic massage at pain away and I left feeling so much lighter. I actually weighed myself when I got home later in the evening and I lost 2 lbs!

★★★★★ — Samantha, Feb 2026

…I've been here several times and I hope to try out the cupping and lymphatic massage next. The staff is Always amazing to interact with and very accommodating, the massages are incredible, and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing.

★★★★★ — T, Mar 2026

…I think she realized how messed up my neck and shoulders were and offered to do a quick cupping session for me. That night I slept through the night for the first time in 2 weeks. I woke up feeling pain free and refreshed.

★★★★★ — Courtney, May 2026

…I also like tui na, gua sha and cupping, so it’s great that they offer those things. Unfortunate to see some other people’s experiences but all of mine have been great over the past some odd years. I wish I had never gone to a chiropractor years ago and just come here.

★★★★★ — 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.

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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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