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Tong De Health Center

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in San Francisco, California

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Verified cupping provider Sports / myofascial Insurance accepted

Why Tong De Health Center 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: “should be tailored to the individual, addressing not only symptoms but the underlying cause of imbalance. book an appointment COnsultation book an appointment Acupuncture book an appointment Massage book an appointment Cupping book an…” source →

Booking your cupping session

  • 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
  • Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
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  • Website tongdehealth.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 415-439-3368

Hours

Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 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 Tong De Health Center's own site or in clients' reviews — not guessed from the Google category.

🏃 Sports / myofascial decompression

“I've been dealing with this injury for over a year and have tried PT, dry needling, and acupuncture with limited improvement.”

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What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

💆 effective pain & tension relief 4 mentions

“I got 20 times acupuncture and cupping treatments and I've seen significant improvements in my neck pain.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 13 mentions

“Tony he's very polite and answer questions, very professional at his job of taking great care of you, patient to communicate with when asking to adjust to what you need.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 4 mentions

“By the third session he had me walking again with no pain!”

🏃 great for athletes / recovery 7 mentions

“In all honesty, I am very afraid of needles but I really need his expertise to help with my healing and recovery.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 2 mentions

“The clinic is clean and welcoming, If you're looking for an excellent acupuncturist, Dr.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It was painless and really worth it.”

From the reviews

I discovered this place on Groupon and initially came for cupping. Boy was I glad I found this place because I kept coming back for the massage. I walk out a new person after the visit thanks to Tony!

★★★★★ — Art, Nov 2022

I highly recommend Dr. Li for acupuncture treatments. He is knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. I got 20 times acupuncture and cupping treatments and I've seen significant improvements in my neck pain. The clinic is clean and welcoming, If you're looking for an excellent acupuncturist, Dr. Li is the best.

★★★★★ — Jiajun, Jul 2024

I had great experience with Dr. Li in the past 4 months of treatments. He is very knowledgeable and really help speed up my recovery with acupuncture and cupping sessions. Highly recommended anyone to see Dr. Li if you are experiencing any pain or discomfort.

★★★★★ — William, Jan 2024

Tong De is a wonderful small practice in the Castro. Tony Li has been treating me with acupuncture since September 2022. Tony kindly saw me without an appointment late on the Friday before Labor Day weekend. I had been unable to walk without pain. By the third session he had me walking again with no pain!

★★★★★ — Emilie, Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 26 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 Tong De Health Center

4200 18th St #103, San Francisco, CA94114

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