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The Better Place For Healing
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Oakland, California
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Why The Better Place For Healing 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: “Because each appointment is specifically tailored to you and your issues on that day, it might include bodywork, acupuncture, manual lymphatic drainage, facial restoration techniques, guasha, Celluma LED light therapy, cupping, myofascial…” source →
Booking your cupping session
- Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
- Today see hours ·
- Website betterplaceforhealing.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (925) 268-0878
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–5 PM |
What clients say about the cupping here
“My needs felt heard and I felt SO much better when I left, she also gave me tips and tricks to help myself in-between sessions with scar tissue/tightness management.”
“Sarah is so knowledgeable and holistic in her approach to treating my many health issues.”
“Sarah has a way of fixing me up and educating me so i dont make those same specific mistakes.”
“She incorporates different modalities and while the session could be less than relaxing, deep relaxation and lasting improvements follow.”
“she helped me through a nagging deltoid pain that i had for about 2 and half months and she gave me back my range of motion.”
“I"m a massage snob, and to me, she's certainly worth the time and investment!”
From the reviews
I feel blessed working with Sarah on lymphatic drainage and scars treatment after my double mastectomy in 2020. For a year I've suffered from extreme tightness in my chest and armpits. I felt it 24/7 and no amount of Physical Therapy and followed up exercises relieve me from that pain.
I got the best massage ever. Best because it wasn't just an hour of pushing my tired muscles around. Sarah relieved so much tension from my neck, shoulders and jaw that I didn't even know I had been carrying around. Tension that was causing me frequent headaches and limiting movements in my neck/shoulders area.
I am so happy that I found Sarah! I recently had complications from cosmetic surgery and I had NO IDEA that the Post surgical and scar resolution (lymphatic drain massage) would offer me so much relief! It was amazing how I felt and looked after Sarah worked her magic!
Sarah is AMAZING!! I have been so interested in lymphatic drainage for so long and Sarah provided me with a massage and a lesson! She takes the time to really teach you the methods and explain why each is important. These are practices you can do at home to continue results and she wants you to learn them.
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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