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Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Santa Barbara, California
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Why Santa Barbara 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: “Medicine & Acupuncture | Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine 831-359-7779 kristenswegles@gmail.com 924 Anacapa St Suite 3 D, Santa Barbara CA 930101 Home About Services Acupuncture Herbal Prescription Cupping Moxibustion Gua Sha Tui Na Reiki…” 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 kristenswegles.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (831) 359-7779
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
What clients say about the cupping here
“Each visit is a treat and her knowledge and expertise is delivered in a gentle, caring way.”
“She's very good and considerate and has been helping my knee feel better and the sessions are very relaxing for my mental as well”
“I also sought treatment via cupping that was great for blood flow after workouts.”
From the reviews
…I also sought treatment via cupping that was great for blood flow after workouts.
…Kristen integrated a few different modalities, such as reiki and cupping with the acupuncture session. I felt a beautiful new flow of energy during the session which continued into the early hours of the same evening. And wow! It was just amazing.
Kristen is an amazing and knowledgeable provider of Chinese medicine. The constant back pain after multiple weekly sessions has allowed me to resume normal daily activities. I'm a walker and yoga enthusiast.
I highly recommend Kristen - her treatments have kept me healthy during Covid! Each visit is a treat and her knowledge and expertise is delivered in a gentle, caring way.
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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