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San Diego Medical Massage

4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in San Diego, California

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Verified cupping provider

Why San Diego Medical 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: “ain through targeted medical massage techniques.  Sports Massage Boost Recovery & Performance Designed for athletes, our sports massage therapy improves recovery, flexibility, and performance while preventing injury.  Cupping & Gua Sha…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • Payment 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
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  • Website sandiegomedicalmassage.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 619-732-0080

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–3 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 78 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 11 mentions

“For my first visit, I came in with long term (10 years) right shoulder pain from years of golfing, Akenaton worked every muscle in my back and to this day have absolutely no pain in that shoulder.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 16 mentions

“I highly recommend going to see Akenaton, 5 star, A+, friendly, very knowledgeable in his craft, I can’t thank him enough for giving me my life back!”

🗣️ explains the process 4 mentions

“I explained my issue and pain points and he understood fully what was happening, explained to me what my body was doing and then got to work.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 4 mentions

“For my first visit, I came in with long term (10 years) right shoulder pain from years of golfing, Akenaton worked every muscle in my back and to this day have absolutely no pain in that shoulder.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 12 mentions

“He was very thorough about how to work on strength training the area and then he did body work on my legs which were very tight.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It was painful to work out, but the results were 100% worth it.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 2 mentions

“For my first visit, I came in with long term (10 years) right shoulder pain from years of golfing, Akenaton worked every muscle in my back and to this day have absolutely no pain in that shoulder.”

From the reviews

I had a great experience with Akenaton! I did a series of massages for carpel tunnel and arm pain and felt great relief after just the first session. He also gave me exercises and stretches after each session to do at home which have really helped decrease my overall pain! He was kind, professional and knowledgeable!

★★★★★ — Erica, Oct 2025

10/10 recommend anyone struggling with chronic pain or body mechanic issues to see Akenaton! He is incredibly knowledgeable about how the body works/how it communicates and can pinpoint pain and offer ease almost instantaneously.

★★★★★ — Fiona, Dec 2023

A couple years ago, I started having headaches whenever I'd do anything remotely strenuous. After trying a number of things with no real success, I found Akenaton and discovered that my issues were due to overly tight muscles in my shoulders, back, and neck.

★★★★★ — Whitson, May 2025

I’ve had neck problems for years now to the point of not being able to get off the couch. Sharp pain, limited mobility, loss of sleep, pain medicine wasn’t even making a dent, really affecting day to day life. I scheduled a session with Akenaton and literally got my life back!

★★★★★ — Phil, Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 78 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 San Diego Medical Massage

4420 Hotel Cir Ct Suite 245, San Diego, CA92108

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