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Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers New Haven

4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in New Haven, Connecticut

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Why Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers New Haven 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: “Rehabilitation Prehab Workers’ Compensation Physical Therapy Treatments Offered We specialize in the following treatments: Balance & Vestibular Rehabilitation Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Concussion Treatment Cupping Graston…” source →

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
  • 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
  • Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
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  • Website ptsmc.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 203-752-7878

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–5:30 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 Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers New Haven'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 105 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 14 mentions

“Truly the best physical therapy I’ve had, period—and I’ve seen over twenty medical professionals for my condition in the past two years!”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“The therapists listen carefully to your experience and allow it to inform their own highly knowledgeable approach.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 6 mentions

“Over the past eight years, I have gone to Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers in New Haven for four different problems.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 2 mentions

“The entire staff, including the receptionist, is welcoming and kind, which creates a very positive experience overall.”

From the reviews

I received great PT there. The entire staff was very welcoming and professional. Rick Purdy was my therapist, and the treatment, professionalism, patience and his kindness made my visits much easier. I have to return to PTSM, because of failed back surgeries which has also resulted in neuropathy, and Mr.

★★★★★ — Deborah, Aug 2023

Rick Purdy and the team at PTSMC in New Haven are extremely professional, responsive and thorough. Rick has helped me through vertigo challenges, he makes the time to see me on short notice when he has a full schedule because my world is spinning.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Sep 2025

I love this place. Everyone so friendly and respectful and my therapist. Mary is the best. I give her 10 stars if I could. She's so soft-spoken, she attentive and she goes right to business right to work.

★★★★★ — Stephi, May 2026

With physical therapist Andrew Perazella, I had ten PT sessions to rebuild my strength after a long hospitalization. Andrew was terrific. He instructed me in exercises that improved my walking, strengthened various muscles, and enabled me to mount my bicycle without difficulty.

★★★★★ — Philip, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 105 reviews →

Booking hijama (wet cupping) at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers New Haven

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers New Haven 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 — ask whether that can be arranged. 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 Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers New Haven

Prince Professional Center, 46 Prince St Ste 402B, New Haven, CT06519

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