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Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Plainville
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Plainville, Connecticut
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Why Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Plainville 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website ptsmc.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (860) 517-8885
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cupping styles offered
“They’ve worked with me using a combination of deep tissue massages, at-home exercises they taught me, and dry needling.”
What clients say about the cupping here
“I have been dealing with back pain, neck pain, spasms, and headaches for almost a year now and this has been the most effective form of treatment so far.”
“Kevin is very knowledgeable and he was so good at keeping me in a good mood through the entire session even though I felt sad about the physical state I am in.”
“Nathan is my PT, and he listens, provides suggestions for alternate exercises if something hurts.”
“The therapists are well qualified, have experience from head to toe (my jaw and my foot), and work hard to have you achieve your goals while in a comfortable environment.”
“When I was a runner and participated in agility with my dogs, the team kept me in top condition for my sport.”
From the reviews
I have been a patient of PTSM in Plainville for many years. When I was a runner and participated in agility with my dogs, the team kept me in top condition for my sport. They have always been excellent at their jobs, kind, professional and effective. Two and a half years ago I suffered a stroke due to an AVM.
I was hit from behind by a dump truck on the highway almost five years ago. I had three back operations and several procedures. Kevin and his team have been my physical therapists during this time. First, I am amazed how Kevin brings the best staff in to work with him.
Thank you to Channing & Kevin! After a failed attempt with another physical therapist and feeling pretty discouraged, I took some advice from a friend to try them out!
I never thought I'd be sad at the thought of ending my physical therapy, but here I am. I had come to PTSMC from another practice and found more than I was looking for. The knowledge and expertise of the therapists is outstanding, but what mattered more was the overall vibe of the place.
Booking hijama (wet cupping) at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Plainville
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Plainville 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.
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.
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