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Santa Cruz Acupuncture Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Santa Cruz, California

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Why Santa Cruz Acupuncture Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic 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: “400-5068 Dr. Daniel Rola, DTCM, LAC and Kathleen Manza, LAC provide holistic treatments for pain, work- and sports-related injuries using acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, acupressure, sports and tui na massage, suction 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
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  • Website scacuortho.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 831-459-6762

Hours

Monday 1–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 9 am–6 pm
Friday 9 am–4 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 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 Santa Cruz Acupuncture Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 4 mentions

“Rola is professional, respectful, discreet and kind, as well as having knowledge about anatomy, physiology and herbal medicine.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 2 mentions

“I've been with him for several years and he has helped me so much with pain, vertigo, help with sleep, help to calm my muscles and so much more!”

From the reviews

I have been a patient of Daniel Rola for about 3 years and find him a wonderful acupuncturist. I have arthritis in my hips and a hairline fracture on one of my vertebrae and find his treatment greatly relieves the pain.

★★★★★ — Penny, Feb 2026

I have been a patient of Daniel Rola's for some time now and I always feel better after my visits with him. He is always professional and provides a safe place for care!

★★★★★ — Cora, Feb 2026

After a year of hand therapy for severe chronic De Quervain's tenosynovitis, I was referred to surgery and thought I would try acupuncture as a last resort. I began working with Daniel Rola and 3 months later my De Quervain's was healed. I have continued to work with Mr.

★★★★★ — Bonny, Mar 2021

Daniel is an amazing acupuncturist! I've been with him for several years and he has helped me so much with pain, vertigo, help with sleep, help to calm my muscles and so much more! He is really much better than other practitioners that i have used; he has spoiled me for anytime else!

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 8 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 Santa Cruz Acupuncture Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic

303 Potrero St # 42-306, Santa Cruz, CA95060

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