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South County Acupuncture
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
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Why South County 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: “This process helps to alleviate energy blockages, restore balance, and improve blood circulation. Additionally, needle stimulation triggers the release of the brain's natural endogenous opioids, which helps reduce pain. Cupping **This…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Wet cupping / hijama offers hijama (wet cupping) — if you're booking hijama specifically, ask about single-use sterile kits and, if it matters to you, a same-gender practitioner
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website socoacu.com — book and see the full treatment menu
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cupping styles offered
“In addition to acupuncture, Heena also uses many other techniques - including dynamic, stationary and wet cupping - to address the issue that brought you to her.”
What clients say about the cupping here
“- One of many reasons why I see her specifically: I slipped and I fell backward bracing with my hand, which caused considerable shoulder pain that impacted my movement and ability to carry weight.”
“Heena Choi is an outstanding professional with extensive experience and expertese who is very thorough, caring and engaging.”
“She really listens to your needs and provides customized treatment focused on your problem.”
“I have been sleeping better, and I feel more focused & relaxed.”
“The first time I met Dr Choi I was experiencing a problem with my knee.”
From the reviews
I had heard about Heena from another patient at the PT I go to, and decided to give it a try as I was desperate. I had so many issues that I needed help with when I started seeing her - including a hyper sensitive and overactive nervous system, fibromyalgia, ADHD, sleep disturbances, chronic back problems, anxiety &…
I’ve gone to many acupuncturist over a 15 year span. Heena is by far the most knowledgeable in my experience. - One of many reasons why I see her specifically: I slipped and I fell backward bracing with my hand, which caused considerable shoulder pain that impacted my movement and ability to carry weight.
Heena is like a miracle worker. I can't say enough about her professionalism. I was in dire pain with my arm and had TOS. Some people have the pain for months! After 1 session my arm was 70percent back to normal. I will go for 1 more session for the TOS.
Dr. Heena Choi is such a talented caring professional. She has successfully treated me for an Asthmatic episode where I was not able to take steroids. She also successfully treated me for benign ear fluid. After many Medical Dr. visits both remained debilitating at the time.
Booking hijama (wet cupping) at South County Acupuncture
South County Acupuncture comes up as a provider that offers hijama — wet cupping, where the skin is lightly punctured after suction so a small amount of blood is drawn. If you're booking hijama specifically, a few things are worth asking before you go. First, sterility is everything — a reputable practitioner uses a fresh, single-use kit (new blades and cups) for every client and follows clean, gloved technique. It's completely fair to ask how they handle this. Second, many people booking hijama want a same-gender practitioner — ask whether that can be arranged. Third, ask about aftercare and whether they observe particular days if that matters to you.
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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