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Red Bird Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Oakland, California
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Why Red Bird Acupuncture and Chinese 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: “oss • Herbal Medicine • Cupping • Gua Sha Skin Radiance • Skin Radiance Services - Introduction • Facial Acupuncture: Unlock Your Natural Radiance • Microneedling • Nano Infusion Therapy (Nanoneedling) • AcuGlow™ Facial Cupping and Gua Sha…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- 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 redbirdacuclinic.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone +1 510-902-2266
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 2–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cupping styles offered
What clients say about the cupping here
“Dr Howe integrates her deep expertise in acupuncture and Chinese medicine with a very personalized and specialized approach to care.”
“Elizabeth helped me soften my tight jaw with facial acupuncture, and also took the time to find herbs that would further support that process without upsetting my digestive concerns.”
“From the moment you step into her office, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease.”
“Even after three years of frequent visits to support a variety of things from women's health and aging, recovery from orthopedic surgery, and facial acupuncture to restore collagen, Dr.”
“From the moment you step into her office, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease.”
From the reviews
Dr. Elizabeth is the best acupuncturist in the Bay Area. She’s kind, knowledgeable, and truly cares about her patients. From the first visit, I felt completely comfortable and supported. She really takes the time to listen and understand what’s going on, and every treatment feels personalized and thoughtful.
Dr. Howe is truly a gift. She is deeply knowledgeable in Chinese medicine and brings both wisdom and compassion into her practice. My mother has a rare eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which has caused severe vision loss and blindness. After just a month of acupuncture treatment with Dr.
Dr. Howe helped me so much with acupuncture and micro-needling for retina issues I am having. I was diagnosed with myopic CNV and lacquer cracks in my retina and was having extremely distorted vision in one eye when I started with her.
I have been seeing Elizabeth for a couple of months now and am so grateful I found her. She is very knowledgeable and extremely skilled, especially when it comes to orthopedics. She is kind, caring, and attentive to my needs and concerns.
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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