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Protea Acupuncture
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Pacifica, California
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Why Protea Acupuncture 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: “g your diet is essential. As a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Heather combines her knowledge of nutrition with her training in Chinese Medicine to help you find the root of your digestive problems. BODYWORK Cupping and Gua Sha…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- 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
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- Website proteaacupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone +1 415-758-3444
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
What clients say about the cupping here
“After years of chronic pain in my neck, back, jaw, and shoulder, I’m finally pain free thanks to Heather & Protea Acupuncture's extraordinary acupuncture care.”
“Heather is great to talk to and is very knowledgeable about herbs and Acupuncture but also has life experience that she brings to sessions with a great perspective.”
“Heather is an excellent acupuncturist in the way she listens to her clients concerns, carefully assesses the pulses and customizes the treatment for each person.”
“The thoroughness of her experience is matched only by her ability to set one at ease and provide excellent treatment.”
“It was my first time receiving acupuncture and it exceeded all my expectations.”
From the reviews
After multiple but failed attempts from my docs to treat my various ailments, I decided to give acupuncture a try. I am grateful to have found a gifted healer like Heather, who really listens and treats the issue.
***Update*** 1.5 years later. Heather completely healed my trigger thumb and I continue to see her for weekly wellness. I look forward to my visits. She is truly the best of the best! Thank you Heather, for this positive acupuncture experience. I’m looking forward to future appointments as my trigger thumb heals.
Beautiful space to visit and be treated by a compassionate, insightful, talented acupuncturist. Heather has created a zen space for healing in Pacifica, nestled within the local community, with plenty of parking and refreshing smells of the ocean breeze.
Heather is a wonderful practitioner. She has helped me with all of my tennis and surfing injuries including my ankle and shoulders. The shoulder pain was chronic, thought I'd have it forever, but after 3 treatments I can now barely feel the pain.
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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