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The Cupping Box
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in San Mateo, California
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Booking your cupping session
- Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
- Website cuppingbox.com — book and see the full treatment menu
- Phone (415) 851-1415
What clients say about the cupping here
“As someone who works out every day—whether it’s playing basketball, surfing, or lifting—I’ve had my share of back and shoulder pain.”
“Justin was professional and attentive - he took the time to thoroughly explain how cupping works and the benefits before starting the session.”
“I felt immediate relief after the first session, and I really appreciated that he was able to assess where my pain was and explained what was happening within my body.”
“He immediately put me at ease, walking me through the process step-by-step and answering all my questions with compassion and patience.”
“As someone who works out regularly and trains Muay Thai, this was exactly the kind of recovery support my body’s been craving.”
“He made me feel welcomed immediately and explained everything to me, and we discussed my injuries and what he was going to do.”
From the reviews
This review is long overdue. I've been seeing coming to Cupping Box since October and its changed my life. At the time, I was suffering from chronic leg pain and what I thought was shin splints - but it was my varicose veins causing my legs to ache. I had completely given up running for about 3 months.
I had an amazing first cupping experience with Dr. Justin! He made me feel welcomed immediately and explained everything to me, and we discussed my injuries and what he was going to do. We went back to the treatment room and I loved the cool artsy yet calming vibe of the room, totally up my alley.
I had my first cupping experience here at The Cupping Box! From the start, the environment immediately set a positive tone - soft lighting, calming music, and a clean and organized space. I was a bit nervous about cupping and if it would be painful.
I had the best experience at Cupping Box with Dr. Justin! He was super knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to me in a way that actually made sense. The whole appointment felt extremely professional from start to finish, and honestly it was such a cool experience overall.
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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