PERSONALIZED CARE IN NEW YORK

Cupping therapy in New York

Cupping is a hands-on treatment that places suction cups on selected areas of skin. Our acupuncturists provide stationary and moving cupping at our Manhattan, Queens and Great Neck offices.

Available at: Midtown Manhattan · Forest Hills, Queens · Great Neck, Long Island

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SERVICE & LOCAL APPOINTMENTS

Cupping therapy in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

Cupping therapy uses suction-based body care. If you are searching for cupping near your home or workplace, compare the office locations and read about the consultation and appointment preparation before contacting the team.

Cupping therapy in Midtown Manhattan 10016

425 5th Avenue, Office Unit 4A, New York, NY 10016

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Cupping therapy in Forest Hills, Queens 11375

116-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Cupping therapy in Great Neck, Long Island 11021

38 S Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021

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This service can be requested at all three offices; confirm the individual practitioner and schedule before your visit.

Fixed and moving cupping

Fixed cupping leaves cups in selected positions, while moving cupping slides a cup over lubricated skin. Suction gently lifts the skin rather than pressing down on it. The back and other suitable soft-tissue areas can be treated according to your assessment.

A pulling sensation and temporary circular discoloration are common. Suction strength and duration are adjusted for comfort. Skin condition, bleeding risk and medicines are reviewed before treatment; cups are not placed over damaged skin.

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How suction works

A cup creates a pressure difference at the skin’s surface, gently drawing skin and superficial tissues into the cup. The amount of suction, placement and duration influence the sensation and the skin response.

Stationary cups remain in selected positions. In moving cupping, a cup glides across lubricated skin to work over a broader area. These approaches create different sensations and can be selected according to the area and the care plan.

The traditional framework

Cupping is used in several traditional healing systems. In Chinese medicine, treatment is commonly organized around concepts of Qi, blood and meridian pathways. These ideas guide the traditional selection of areas for care.

Modern clinical studies have examined cupping for some pain concerns. The research varies in quality and treatment method; an individual session is planned around your history and goals.

Your cupping appointment

Your practitioner reviews your concerns, skin and relevant medical history before positioning the cups. Suction should be tolerable, with feedback used to adjust the session. Cupping can be a standalone appointment or part of a plan that also includes acupuncture.

Temporary circular marks can follow treatment. Their color or intensity is not a measure of toxins being removed or a target to achieve.

PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet your care team.

Explore professional backgrounds, languages and actual appointment locations, then choose the office that works for you.

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine

Tammy Huang

LAc, DAcCHM

English · Mandarin Chinese · Cantonese Chinese

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Meet Tammy

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine

Ben Wong

LAc

English · Mandarin Chinese · Cantonese Chinese

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Great Neck Office

Meet Ben

Acupuncture · Herbal medicine · Massage therapy

Yan (Rachel) Zhou

LAc, DAcCHM, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Manhattan Office

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Acupuncture · Massage therapy

Zhifeng (Damon) Tong

LAc, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

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Forest Hills, Queens Office

Meet Zhifeng

Physical therapy · Acupuncture

Wei (Sean) Li

DPT, LAc

English · Mandarin Chinese · Korean

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Great Neck Office

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Where this service is available

Cupping is available at our Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck on Long Island offices. Contact your preferred office to confirm the practitioner and appointment.

Find the office that fits your area

Midtown Manhattan, New York City：Our Midtown Manhattan office is an option for patients around Bryant Park, Murray Hill, the Garment District, Herald Square and Koreatown. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City：Our Forest Hills, Queens office is an option for patients in Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Briarwood and Kew Gardens Hills. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Great Neck, Long Island：Our Great Neck, Long Island office is an option for patients in Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck Estates and Manhasset, as well as Little Neck, Douglaston and Bayside in Queens. Garden City is a wider Nassau County travel option. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Insurance and appointments

Send your insurance information before booking so the office can check benefits for your service, practitioner and location.

Insurers, information to send & benefit verification

We accept many plans from BCBS, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Aetna and Cigna, as well as plans administered by Meritain Health. Participation and benefits vary by your exact plan, service, practitioner and office.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
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Coverage details, employer plans & NYSHIP

Ask us to confirm network participation, deductibles, copays or coinsurance, visit limits, referral or authorization requirements and any expected out-of-pocket cost. Benefit verification is not a guarantee of payment. Massage benefits can differ from acupuncture or physical therapy benefits.

Employer and NYSHIP plan enquiries

Some employer-sponsored plans offered through Chase, Point72, Bank of America, Soros Fund Management may include acupuncture or physical therapy benefits. NYSHIP’s Empire Plan may also include benefits. Ask us to check your current individual plan before booking; an employer or plan name alone does not establish coverage.

Logos identify insurers or administrators and do not guarantee in-network status or coverage. The BCBS image currently shows Anthem branding; your specific BCBS company and network must be checked.

Skin care and preparation

Fragile or damaged skin, bleeding problems and medicines affecting bleeding are important considerations. Keep treated skin clean and follow the aftercare instructions. Burns, infection, scarring or persistent discoloration are possible complications.

Research & potential benefits.

Cupping research reports possible short-term relief for some chronic neck or low-back pain. Discuss whether the studied approaches relate to your concerns and the method your practitioner proposes.

Is cupping therapy effective in patients with neck pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis
2018 · Systematic review
The pooled trials found reduced neck pain compared with no treatment or active controls, or when cupping was added to care. The authors noted low-quality evidence and could not draw definitive conclusions. Effects depended on the comparison.
Dry cupping for musculoskeletal pain and range of motion: A systematic review and meta-analysis
2020 · Systematic review
Dry cupping was associated with lower chronic neck and low-back pain in the included trials. Evidence for these pain outcomes was low quality. Results are not proof of detoxification or benefit for unrelated illnesses.
The Effects of Cupping Massage in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain - A Randomised Controlled Trial
2017 · Randomized controlled trial
Participants receiving cupping massage reported less neck pain after treatment than the waiting-list group. This short-term comparison concerns cupping massage for chronic neck pain, not every cupping method.

Patient information & further reading

NCCIH: Cupping ↗

Common questions.

Will cupping leave marks?

Temporary circular marks are common. Skin response depends on suction, placement and individual sensitivity.

Can cupping be combined with acupuncture?

Both services can be included in an individualized care plan after assessment.

What is the difference between fixed and moving cupping?

Fixed cupping leaves cups in selected positions. Moving cupping uses a lubricant so the cup can glide over a suitable soft-tissue area. The method and suction are selected for your comfort.

Where can I book a cupping consultation?

Read the service information on this page, then contact a listed office to confirm practitioner availability and appointment arrangements.

Midtown Manhattan →Forest Hills, Queens →Great Neck, Long Island →

How do I confirm cupping fees, insurance and appointments?

Contact your preferred office and name the specific service and practitioner. Ask about the fee, session length and any insurance arrangements for that appointment and your individual plan before booking.

How should I prepare for a first appointment?

Tell the office what you want to discuss and confirm the service, practitioner, address and time. Ask which information to bring and whether that particular appointment has preparation instructions.