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Rachel Gonick-Mefferd, L.Ac.

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Claremont, California

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Verified cupping provider Fire cupping Sports / myofascial

Why Rachel Gonick-Mefferd, L.Ac. 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: “channels. Tui na is particularly effective for conditions involving muscles, tendons and joints, such as structural misalignment, orthopedic problems and sports injuries. It can also be used to treat internal diseases. Cupping Cupping is…” source →

Booking your cupping session

Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
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 Rachel Gonick-Mefferd, L.Ac.'s own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression 2 mentions

“I’ve never experienced “dry needling” before.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 37 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 5 mentions

“Rachel has helped me with shoulder pain, perimenopausal symptoms, life's ongoing challenges and she is really good and helpful with zeroing in on what needs attention.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 12 mentions

“She is a good listener, skilled in a variety of approaches and I am grateful for the relief I've experienced with her help and care.”

🗣️ explains the process 11 mentions

“While acupuncture is an amazing practice, Rachel is also the kindest person who will listen to your concerns to be sure that she is giving you the best possible treatment.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 12 mentions

“But acupuncture and Rachel's amazing knowledge of the body, its form, and how it heals completely saved my shoulder and one year later, I have absolutely no pain or tightness.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 3 mentions

“In addition to resolving my pain issues, she had effectively treated the two athletic people I referred to her as well (my husband and my friend).”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 5 mentions

“I was nervous to try acupuncture at first however Rachel makes you feel at ease and I’m so please to say I’m largely pain free!”

From the reviews

This last year has been a difficult year, as my 14-yr old son was critically ill with cancer and eventually passed away. Rachel's treatments have been critical to MY emotional and physical health. ( I've been going to Rachel for about a year, usually every week.) Rachel is a highly sensitive and caring practitioner.

★★★★★ — Helen, Aug 2017

I’ve never experienced “dry needling” before. My injury that brought me to Rachel was different from my usual bumps, bruises and sprains. My upper right arm and hand had been completely paralyzed from the shoulder down. I’ve worked with PTs and OTs to recover the use and regain my strength.

★★★★★ — Laura, Apr 2024

Rachel saved my shoulder! I am a yoga instructor and injured my shoulder but due to the repetitive nature of teaching, it could not heal. Nothing helped in its recovery... from orthopedic doctors to physical therapy to a chiropractor.

★★★★★ — Nora, Aug 2017

I have had such a wonderful experience with Rachel! I came to see her for an inner ear problem...fluid in my ear. It was causing some hearing loss and just wouldn't clear up despite three different doctors looking at it. It had been recommended by the ENT to have tubes put in my ear. I was not a fan of that idea.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 37 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 Rachel Gonick-Mefferd, L.Ac.

232 Harrison Ave Ste g, Claremont, CA91711

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