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Ross Acupuncture

4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Oakland, California

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Verified cupping provider Massage cupping Sports / myofascial Dry cupping Insurance accepted Home / mobile visits

Why Ross 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: “ach treatment. Read more. Bodywork Manual therapies have been used for centuries - not just for relaxation - but for promoting recovery from injury and pain. At Ross Acupuncture, we use traditional Asian modalities like Cupping ,…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Payment reportedly accepts insurance; HSA/FSA cards accepted — 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
  • Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
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  • Website rossacupuncture.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 510-629-9456

Hours

Monday 12–6:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 12–6:30 pm
Friday 10 am–7 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–2 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 Ross Acupuncture's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression 7 mentions

“Her use of dry needling to release my lats, teres, and upper trap - while not fun - is one of the most effective methods I have experienced to facilitate recovery in my shoulders.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 48 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 9 mentions

“I am also super prone to things like plantar fasciitis as a flat-footed runner and Jen has been a lifesaver on more than many occasions when things flare up.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 11 mentions

“Her use of dry needling to release my lats, teres, and upper trap - while not fun - is one of the most effective methods I have experienced to facilitate recovery in my shoulders.”

🗣️ explains the process 5 mentions

“Jennifer listens closely, sets realistic expectations, is direct while also having a sense of humor and humility, and is incredibly knowledgeable, too.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 5 mentions

“She has such a peaceful diligence about her that allows you to feel taken care, no matter what your concern is for that day.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 12 mentions

“Her use of dry needling to release my lats, teres, and upper trap - while not fun - is one of the most effective methods I have experienced to facilitate recovery in my shoulders.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 2 mentions

“The office is clean, welcoming and there is always easy parking.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“But, if you're an athlete (or even just active) and want to return to training, it is beyond worth it when your issues are resolved within just a few treatments (or sometimes in one session!”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 2 mentions

“The office is clean, welcoming and there is always easy parking.”

From the reviews

I've been going to Jen at Ross Acupuncture for over 1 year as I work through a long recovery for a complicated hip surgery (+ follow up surgery). Not going to lie - I did not want to try dry needling and tried all other options before visiting (I'm not a fan of needles) including months of weekly PT.

★★★★★ — Tara, Jul 2025

I’d had chronic pain in my neck and around my shoulder blade for years, and spent thousands of dollars on physical therapy and chiropractic work until I heard about dry needling. Dr Ross, while very skilled at massage therapy, really changed my life with dry needling, electro stimulation and cupping.

★★★★★ — Rachael, Nov 2023

Jen is an amazing clinician. Her use of dry needling to release my lats, teres, and upper trap - while not fun - is one of the most effective methods I have experienced to facilitate recovery in my shoulders. As a physical therapist, I have sent her many of my clients to help carry over the work that I do.

★★★★★ — Liz, Oct 2017

I've seen Jennifer and Joseph for about a year to work on a back injury that my doctor wanted me to get a steroid shot for. Jennifer said "let us be your steroid shot" and she and Joseph truly fixed me.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 48 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 Ross Acupuncture

403 49th St Ste e, Oakland, CA94609

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