HomeCaliforniaOakland › Strategic Bodywork

Strategic Bodywork

5 ★★★★★ 400 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Oakland, California

Massage therapists · see all massage therapists that offer cupping

Verified cupping provider Female practitioner

Why Strategic Bodywork 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: “il confirmation. If you think you have booked a session but didn't receive a confirmation email, please text us to confirm at 510-255-5643 Please review our 24hr cancellation policy Meet Our Therapists Common Modalities Cupping Deep Tissue…” source →

Professional clinic offering a variety of massage therapy services in a calming atmosphere.

Booking your cupping session

  • Session price around $175 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
  • Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
  • Online booking you can book online — check their site for the next available cupping appointment
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website strategicbodywork.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 510-255-5643

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 10 am–6 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 400 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 3 mentions

“My range of motion improved remarkably during the session, and for the first time in a long time, I didn’t wake up with noticeably tight hips.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 11 mentions

“I have chronic pain in my lower back and I have to say this is the first massage I've ever felt where I experienced more long term benefits past the initial appointment date.”

🗣️ explains the process 9 mentions

“Diana made me feel comfortable, addressed the shoulder issue I was having very thoroughly and gave me some good stretches to on my own to further help with recovery.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 19 mentions

“Diana made me feel comfortable, addressed the shoulder issue I was having very thoroughly and gave me some good stretches to on my own to further help with recovery.”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 5 mentions

“Diana made me feel comfortable, addressed the shoulder issue I was having very thoroughly and gave me some good stretches to on my own to further help with recovery.”

👋 welcoming to first-timers 5 mentions

“My girlfriend gifted me the session and we both walked into the studio for the first time with curiosity and eagerness to experience what was in store.”

From the reviews

Found my new favorite bodywork spot in the East Bay! Diana was absolutely incredible. I live with pretty severe TMJ and chronic pain in my jaw, neck, and head, and I left feeling noticeably better🥹🥹🥹. I’ve been to a million practitioners and I feel lucky to have found Diana.

★★★★★ — Brit, May 2026

Diana is absolutely amazing! She has excellent bedside manner with a firm and comfortable touch. I am a runner and I came in with nagging aches in certain parts of my body. She tailored the session to my preferences and checked in with me to make sure everything felt right.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Oct 2025

Strategic Bodywork has such skilled and professional bodyworkers. The therapists are knowledgeable, kind and engaged from beginning to end. Today I received a 60 minute neuromuscular massage from Nehal. Nehal made me feel very safe.

★★★★★ — Kari, Nov 2025

This was my first time to Strategic Bodywork and I will definitely be coming back! Diana was very cordial and attentive to my needs, starting with a conversation about my various ailments and continuing throughout the massage.

★★★★★ — Brad, Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 400 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 Strategic Bodywork

3515 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA94610

Get directions

More cupping providers near Oakland

ROOT & STEM integrative chinese medicine

4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

3515 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $225 Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

under a mile away

Oakland Acupuncture Project (Grand Lake Clinic)

5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

3535 Grand Ave unit1, Oakland, CA

📅 Online booking available

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

under a mile away

City Pulse Acupuncture

5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

3645 Grand Ave Ste 102, Oakland, CA

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Hijama Facial cupping Female practitioner Home visits effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

under a mile away

All cupping providers in Oakland, CA →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and client reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this business? Claim your listing — it's free.