Does dry cupping hurt?

Dry cupping shouldn't be painful — most people feel a tight, pulling pressure where the cups grip, and many find it relaxing. You'll be left with round, discolored marks where the suction drew blood toward the surface; they're normal, usually painless, and fade within a few days to about two weeks.

What is dry cupping good for?

Providers most often use dry cupping for tight, achy muscles — backs, shoulders and necks — and for general tension and circulation. Clients report looser muscles and relief, but cupping is a complementary therapy, not a cure; for a specific medical issue, see a doctor. This is directory information, not medical advice.

How is dry cupping different from wet cupping (hijama)?

Dry cupping uses suction only — nothing breaks the skin. Wet cupping / hijama adds light punctures after suction to draw a small amount of blood. Dry cupping is the more common, lower-maintenance option; hijama is a distinct practice that requires sterile single-use kits.

How much does dry cupping cost?

Among providers here that publish a rate, dry cupping runs around $100 a session, and roughly $30–$100+ overall depending on the provider, region, and session length. It's often cheaper added to a massage or acupuncture visit than booked on its own — always confirm before booking.

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🫙 Dry cupping near you

Dry cupping is the most common form — stationary cups create suction that lifts the skin and the tissue beneath it to boost local circulation, with nothing breaking the skin. It's the classic “cups left in place” treatment you'll find at acupuncture clinics and massage studios, and the round marks it can leave are normal and fade within days to about two weeks.

This directory lists 579 providers across 44 states with real proof they offer dry cupping — from their own website or their reviews — so you're not guessing whether a clinic actually does it. Explore them on the map, see the top-rated below, or jump to your state.

This is directory information, not medical advice. Cupping marks are normal and fade in days to about two weeks; if you're pregnant, on blood thinners, or have a skin or bleeding condition, check with your doctor first.

Top-rated dry cupping providers

Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume. Showing the 30 best-reviewed of 579 — use the map above or the state list below to see them all.

JAG Physical Therapy

5 ★★★★★ 1,739 reviews

622 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ

📅 Online booking available

Massage therapist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Spa Massaggio

5 ★★★★★ 1,267 reviews

2945 E Riggs Rd Unit 15, Chandler, AZ

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Massage therapist

Verified cupping Hijama Fire cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Kung Fu Therapy Center

5 ★★★★★ 1,217 reviews

415 Apache Mall, Rochester, MN

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $65 Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionergentle & comfortable

Relaxed, walk-in massage center offering deep-tissue, hot-stone, Thai and other body treatments.

Journey Therapeutic Massage and Chiropractic

4.9 ★★★★★ 852 reviews

1874 Slaughter Rd Ste P, Madison, AL

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $135 Chiropractor

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Therapeutic massage clinic offering prenatal, postnatal, deep tissue, and hot stone massages and more, in a serene setting.

Healing Hands

4.9 ★★★★★ 847 reviews

175 SW 7th St Apt 1712, Miami, FL

Sessions around $207 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner Insurance Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Massage Comfy LLC

5 ★★★★★ 715 reviews

14 6th St NW, Rochester, MN

📅 Online booking available

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Summit Medical Spa

4.9 ★★★★★ 805 reviews

63 E 800 N, Spanish Fork, UT

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $30 Chiropractor

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Fourth Ave. Chiropractic & Massage

4.9 ★★★★★ 732 reviews

1625 W. 4th Ave Lower, Level 200, Spokane, WA

📅 Online booking available

Chiropractor

Verified cupping Dry cupping effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Yu Massage Spa

4.7 ★★★★★ 900 reviews

6160 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $100 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Fire cupping Dry cupping Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionergentle & comfortable

Marketplace Physical Therapy and Wellness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 645 reviews

4270 Riverwalk Pkwy #112, Riverside, CA

📅 Online booking available

Massage therapist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Healing Aura Massage

4.9 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

9410 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL

Sessions around $70 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Fire cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping skilled, knowledgeable practitionergentle & comfortable

Orlando Physical Therapy

5 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

1321 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Hijama Sports / myofascial Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Ka lani Massage & Wellness

4.9 ★★★★★ 565 reviews

200 Griffin Rd Ste 6, Portsmouth, NH

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $30 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

JAG Physical Therapy

5 ★★★★★ 473 reviews

153 E Merrick Rd, Valley Stream, NY

📅 Online booking available

Physical therapist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Authentic Asian Massage & Spa

4.9 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

2898 66th St N, St. Petersburg, FL

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $65 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Thai, Swedish, sport and deep-tissue massage therapist featuring Asian techniques.

Family Rehab Care (FRC)

5 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

10272 Telegraph Rd Ste B, Taylor, MI

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Hijama Dry cupping Insurance Home visits effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Schroeder Chiropractic

5 ★★★★★ 409 reviews

1982 N Hwy 190, Covington, LA

📅 Online booking available

Chiropractor

Verified cupping Massage cupping Sports / myofascial Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Empower PT and Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

20554 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $120 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Insurance Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionergentle & comfortable

River Oaks Advanced Bodywork

4.8 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

3930 Gibson St, Houston, TX

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $190 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

At Vancouver Massage

4.8 ★★★★★ 459 reviews

1508 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $150 Massage therapist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Insurance skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

JAG Physical Therapy

4.9 ★★★★★ 399 reviews

34 Mountain Blvd Bldg C, Warren, NJ

📅 Online booking available

Massage therapist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Mira Integrative Clinic

5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

2557 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Hijama Fire cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner Insurance Home visits skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Island Breeze Chiropractic and Wellness Center

5 ★★★★★ 347 reviews

7128 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, FL

📅 Online booking available

Chiropractor

Verified cupping Dry cupping effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Intuit Healing

4.9 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

2514 W Armitage Ave #211, Chicago, IL

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $185 Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner Insurance skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Aktiv Integrative Chiropractic

4.9 ★★★★★ 375 reviews

5001 N Mesa St #2d, El Paso, TX

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Hijama Dry cupping effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Pellegrino Healing Center

5 ★★★★★ 331 reviews

4307 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $75 Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Chicagoland WellMed Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

11933 S Pulaski Rd C1, Alsip, IL

🩸 Wet cupping / hijama offered

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Hijama Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Summit Medical Spa

4.8 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

3435 E Pony Express Pkwy Ste 120, Eagle Mountain, UT

📅 Online booking available

Sessions around $30 Chiropractor

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Female practitioner skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Pacific Physical Therapy - Port Orchard

5 ★★★★★ 290 reviews

1950 Pottery Ave Ste 110, Port Orchard, WA

Physical therapist

Verified cupping Massage cupping Dry cupping Insurance effective pain & tension reliefskilled, knowledgeable practitioner

Pioneer Sports & Pain Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 325 reviews

757 E Wythe Creek Ct #102, Kuna, ID

📅 Online booking available

Acupuncturist

Verified cupping Sports / myofascial Dry cupping Insurance skilled, knowledgeable practitionerexplains the process

Dry cupping by state

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California (62)
New Jersey (44)
Texas (41)
Illinois (32)
New York (31)
Ohio (31)
Florida (30)
Connecticut (26)
Washington (25)
Michigan (22)
Pennsylvania (22)
Virginia (21)
Massachusetts (20)
Minnesota (17)
Colorado (16)
Oregon (13)
Maryland (11)
North Carolina (10)
Wisconsin (9)
Georgia (7)
Arizona (6)
Indiana (6)
Louisiana (6)
South Carolina (6)
Arkansas (5)
Idaho (5)
Missouri (5)
Tennessee (5)
Utah (5)
Alabama (4)
Iowa (4)
Oklahoma (4)
Rhode Island (4)
Kentucky (3)
Nebraska (3)
Nevada (3)
South Dakota (3)
Kansas (2)
Maine (2)
Mississippi (2)
New Hampshire (2)
New Mexico (2)
Bare Medispa (Bismarck, ND)
Red Canyon Physical Therapy (Martinsburg, WV)

Dry cupping: common questions

Does dry cupping hurt?: Dry cupping shouldn't be painful — most people feel a tight, pulling pressure where the cups grip, and many find it relaxing. You'll be left with round, discolored marks where the suction drew blood toward the surface; they're normal, usually painless, and fade within a few days to about two weeks.
What is dry cupping good for?: Providers most often use dry cupping for tight, achy muscles — backs, shoulders and necks — and for general tension and circulation. Clients report looser muscles and relief, but cupping is a complementary therapy, not a cure; for a specific medical issue, see a doctor. This is directory information, not medical advice.
How is dry cupping different from wet cupping (hijama)?: Dry cupping uses suction only — nothing breaks the skin. Wet cupping / hijama adds light punctures after suction to draw a small amount of blood. Dry cupping is the more common, lower-maintenance option; hijama is a distinct practice that requires sterile single-use kits.
How much does dry cupping cost?: Among providers here that publish a rate, dry cupping runs around $100 a session, and roughly $30–$100+ overall depending on the provider, region, and session length. It's often cheaper added to a massage or acupuncture visit than booked on its own — always confirm before booking.

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