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Panax Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Portland, Maine

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Verified cupping provider Facial cupping Female practitioner Insurance accepted Home / mobile visits

Why Panax Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 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: “alth Pain and Injury Management Athletic Recovery Holistic Cosmetic Therapies Schedule a free consultation Services Traditional Chinese Medicine Services Your option for health and wellness concerns. Acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and more!…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Session price around $270 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
  • 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
  • Home / mobile visits offers home or mobile visits — handy for hijama or if you'd rather be treated at home
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website panaxacupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone (207) 200-3964

Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10 AM–6 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 Panax Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

Facial cupping

“I won a gift certificate to Panax and cashed it in for a gua sha and facial cupping session with Juliet.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 9 mentions

“I have been receiving acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment for two decades, and I can say that Juliet is one of the best practitioners I've been to!”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“Juliet was incredibly professional and really took the time to understand my needs and concerns.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 17 mentions

“I am newer to acupuncture and was a bit nervous going into my appointment but Juliet did a wonderful job explaining her process and I was immediately put at ease.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 7 mentions

“I am newer to acupuncture and was a bit nervous going into my appointment but Juliet did a wonderful job explaining her process and I was immediately put at ease.”

From the reviews

I have been going to Panax Acupuncture for a little over a year. Juliet is excellent at all she does. I go for regular acupuncture for all my aches and pains, she uses different tools (like cupping & gua sha) to assist with the needles-and if you are scared of needles she will just use cupping and gua sha.

★★★★★ — Rhonda, Oct 2025

Panax is amazing! Acupuncture appointments with Juliet are incredible. Juliet is extremely knowledgeable, and she's always willing to answer all my health and acupuncture related questions. Each session leaves me feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. The space is calming and cozy.

★★★★★ — Brita, Feb 2024

I have been receiving acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment for two decades, and I can say that Juliet is one of the best practitioners I've been to! She has a really excellent and gifted touch and is gentle and precise with her needle placement.

★★★★★ — Kate, Aug 2023

I won a gift certificate to Panax and cashed it in for a gua sha and facial cupping session with Juliet. Great, relaxing service, eased tension I’ve been carrying for a while this season! Would recommend it if you’re going through a stressy period or could just use a bit of pampering. Thanks, Juliet!

★★★★★ — Susan, Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 20 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 Panax Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME04101

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