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Resolve Medical and Sports Massage

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Santa Cruz, California

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Why Resolve Medical and Sports Massage 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: “MJD and Medical Massage Book Now Book Now Modalities and Techniques Manual therapy modalities Neuromuscular therapy Myofascial release Deep tissue Sports massage Craniosacral therapy Manual lymphatic drainage Myofascial cupping…” 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
  • Home / mobile visits offers home or mobile visits — handy for hijama or if you'd rather be treated at home
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  • Website resolvemedicalmassage.massagetherapy.com — book and see the full treatment menu

Hours

Monday 1:30–7 PM
Tuesday 1:30–7 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 12–6 PM
Saturday 12–6 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

Cupping is usually by appointment — these are the business's general hours, so book ahead rather than dropping in.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 5 mentions

“I have been his client for several years thanks to his skill in addressing chronic pain and limited range of motion issues that no other therapist has ever been able to do for me.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 11 mentions

“I would recommend him to anyone no matter how complex your body issues may be, Brian is the licensed Massage Therapist that could give you relaxation massage or therapeutic deep tissue massage.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 6 mentions

“Brian is a pure empath who has the intuition to find your uncomfortable areas and bring healing attention to the areas with ease.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 5 mentions

“I have been his client for several years thanks to his skill in addressing chronic pain and limited range of motion issues that no other therapist has ever been able to do for me.”

From the reviews

I had the pleasure of getting VIP treatment from Brian while traveling. I met Brian originally at my chiropractor office in Kailua Hawaii. Brian is a pure empath who has the intuition to find your uncomfortable areas and bring healing attention to the areas with ease.

★★★★★ — Lj, Aug 2022

I am very grateful that I was gifted a much needed massage! I am very particular with my massages and trusted my friend who had services with Brain. I truly enjoyed my hour+ massage! Brian came to us, set up his massage table and was very professional. Brian has soft, strong, healing hands.

★★★★★ — Shaun, Sep 2022

Brian has an excellent command of anatomy and what areas of the body to focus on based on your areas of concern. He takes the time to talk with you first to come up with a plan. He has been able to help me with with both acute and chronic issues in my neck back and shoulder. He also uses multiple treatments modalities.

★★★★★ — Belinda, Mar 2025

Brian is exceptionally talented in helping clients suffering with chronic pain. In addition to providing incredible deep tissue massage, Brian is unique in that he specializes in assessing how poor muscle development (or muscle overdevelopment) and inflexibility contribute to pain.

★★★★★ — Dj, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 18 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 Resolve Medical and Sports Massage

1011 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA95060

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