One of the best techniques to decrease pain

Instantly Relieve Muscle Tension
With Cupping Therapy

With just one visit, cupping therapy can change the way you move. You’ll feel your muscles relaxed, mobility increase, and a sense of lightness with your stress melted away. Our Certified Cupping Therapist personalizes each cupping therapy session to meet your needs. Using a wide range of cupping therapy styles, you’ll get to experience all of the benefits of cupping therapy, including pain relief and improved recovery.

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About East West Wellness & Rehab

East West Wellness & Rehab was founded by Dr. Katherin Duong, a licensed physical therapist, with a mission to bridge the gaps in our current healthcare system and offer integrative, patient-centered care. Rooted in her upbringing with traditional Chinese medicine and shaped by her clinical expertise in physical therapy, Dr. Duong brings together the best of Eastern and Western practices to expand healing options for her patients. Her approach goes beyond treating the physical body — creating a contemporary healing experience that deepens the connection between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

East West Wellness & Rehab offers physical therapy, cupping therapy, dry needling, personal training, and Reiki services. Every session is one-on-one with our licensed physical therapist, allowing us to understand your specific goals and tailor your wellness + rehab program to fit your lifestyle. Along with the personalized visits, our comprehensive care utilizing holistic modalities and patient-collaborative care helps you achieve amazing results in a shorter period of time.

Our team has worked with people of all ages and varying injuries, getting them long-lasting results. We specialize in cupping therapy, dry needling, and treating back pain, but have extensive experience with return-to-sport athletes, knee pain, ankle sprains, shoulder injuries, headaches, chronic pain conditions, and much more.

Our goal is always to help you move better, feel better, and function better. We are passionate about patient education and empowering individuals to take an active role in their healing process to achieve optimal wellbeing.

Our office is located on Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, VA and is easily accessible to the people of Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Kingstowne, Franconia, Burke, Annandale, Fairfax, and Merrifield.

8 Benefits of Cupping Therapy
with East West Wellness & Rehab

Decrease muscle tightness

Cupping therapy decreases muscle tightness by enhancing circulation and relaxing the targeted muscles. It uses suction to decompress the tissue and break up adhesions to release muscle tension.

Stimulates blood flow + promotes healing

Through the created suction, blood flow improves, leading to better oxygenation and nutrient delivery to tissues. This stimulates the healing process and is a natural and effective way to address injuries such as joint pain, muscle spasms, ankle sprains, and tendonitis

Relieves pain

Cupping is a non-invasive, healing modality that can decrease pain for conditions such as headaches, back pain, tennis elbow, and knee pain. A great alternative to medications and massages for a pain-free life.

Improved sleep

Cupping stimulates the peripheral nervous system for improved quality of sleep. It can help with a range of health issues including anxiety, stress, depression, and insomnia to provide better sleep.

Increased flexibility

By releasing muscle tension, cupping therapy is able to increase range of motion for greater flexibility. It enhances recovery and allows you to return to activities without limitations.

Removes toxins

Cupping therapy uses suction to promote dilation of capillaries. It helps to loosen and release toxins and waste products from past injuries and heavy workouts.

Increase energy (qi)

In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping helps stimulate and balance the body’s energy (qi) by clearing energy blockages in the meridian pathways. Improving energy flow in the body allows for decreased pain and feelings of heaviness.

Decreases myofascial pain

Myofascial tissue is a thin, strong, fibrous tissue that surrounds muscles and bones that can result in pain and soreness if too tight. Suction from cupping helps decrease myofascial tightness, and is especially helpful on scars.

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Dr. Kathy Duong

Founder, Physical Therapist

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Common Conditions We Can Treat
with Cupping Therapy

While cupping therapy can look scary and intimidating, it is one of the safest and effective modalities to help relieve pain, decrease muscle tightness, and improve flexibility. This popular Eastern manual therapy treatment is becoming more and more popular in Western medicine due to its immediate results, non-invasiveness, and minimal side effects.

One of the benefits of cupping therapy includes detoxification. The suction can cause toxins and waste products from past injuries to arise, resulting in light red to purple marks. The darker the color, the greater amount of muscle stagnation in the region. By releasing the toxins and opening up the capillaries, cupping therapy stimulates blood flow and new nutrients to help the muscles and joints heal for a quicker recovery. As for the marks, your body clears it out fairly quickly! You can expect the marks to be gone within a few days to a week.

Cupping therapy is especially great to help recover from a tough workout, decrease poor posture with a desk job, and to relax from a busy, stressful day. Cupping therapy is versatile and beneficial for people of all ages and conditions – we recommend trying it out for yourself!

Neck and shoulder pain

Headaches

Back pain

Knee injuries

Tennis and Golfer's elbow

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

Tendinitis and bursitis

Inside Look

What to Expect During A Cupping Visit
at East West Wellness & Rehab

While our cupping therapy sessions follows this basic outline, each visit is unique to the patients’ goals and specific body parts that gets worked on. Our Certified Cupping Therapist will guide you every step of the way: explaining the benefits, what to expect with the different cupping techniques, and post-cupping protocol. Each cupping therapy session is personalized, with the ability to adjust the amount of suction according to the patient’s tolerance.

Review Cupping Styles + Areas of Focus (5 min)

Massage Cupping (20-30 min)

Vacuum Suction Cupping + Myofascial Stretch (20-30 min)

Lymphatic Drainage (2 min)

Review Post-Cupping Protocol (3 min)

WELLNESS & REHAB CLINIC

HEAR WHY OUR PATIENTS RECOMMEND Cupping Therapy WITH EAST WEST

It’s been almost a week since our last session and we feel so much relief in our muscles/problem areas
My husband and I each had a fantastic 1 hour cupping therapy session with Kathy. It was a unique experience having her set up her space in the convenience of our own home. She took the time to answer all our questions and explain everything in full detail since it was our first time cupping. She really makes sure her clients are comfortable and her kind personality is one of the reasons we would choose to do another future session with her. It’s been almost a week since our last session and we feel so much relief in our muscles/problem areas. Highly recommend East West if you’re looking for a new introduction or continuation to cupping therapy!
- Pam Gonzalez
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I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Truly amazing! Kathy was skilled and attentive, making sure to tailor the experience to my specific needs. The cups applied firm pressure to my sore spots, helping to release tension and knots. I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. I highly recommend giving cupping a try.
Gabriela Onibala
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Dr Katherin Duong is caring and well rounded with multiple skills.
Rewarding PT: My wife is taking PT sessions. Dr Katherin Duong is caring and well rounded with multiple skills. Wife benefited considerably from balancing exercises, Cupping Therapy, etc
Raman Patel
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FAQ

Have Questions About Cupping Therapy?

Do I need a doctor's referral?
No referral is needed for cupping therapy! It’s considered a wellness service—similar to a massage—so you’re welcome to book a session anytime you’re ready for some relief, recovery, or a well-deserved self-care day.
Do you accept insurance?
Cupping therapy is considered a preventative and wellness service, which is typically not covered by insurance. We accept a variety of payment methods, including credit/debit cards, Health Spending Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Apple Pay, and Venmo.
What conditions can cupping therapy treat?
Cupping therapy is helpful for many common conditions, including muscle soreness, back and neck pain, joint discomfort, arthritis, headaches, and repetitive strain injuries like tennis elbow. It’s also great for general stress relief and recovery after physical activity.
Who can receive cupping therapy?
Cupping therapy is beneficial for people of all ages. While cupping is generally safe, there are certain conditions where it may not be appropriate. Contraindications include fresh surgical incisions, active cancer or ongoing cancer treatment, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), certain skin conditions, seizure disorders, anemia, pacemakers, and a history of stroke. If you’re unsure whether cupping therapy is right for you, we encourage you to consult with our Certified Cupping Therapist. We’ll evaluate your specific symptoms and medical history to determine if cupping is appropriate—or recommend alternative manual therapy techniques that may be more suitable for your needs.
How can I prepare for my first visit?
To best prepare for your session,please complete the required online forms (link provided in your email). If you did not receive the forms or have any difficulty accessing them, feel free to contact us: [email protected]. We recommend having a light meal and staying well-hydrated prior to your appointment. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area—e.g., shorts for cupping the legs.

Keep in mind that temporary cupping marks may appear and last from a few hours to a week. If you have an upcoming event (like a wedding or photoshoot), consider rescheduling your session.

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Instantly Relieve Muscle Tension With Cupping Therapy

Instant Pain Relief and improved mobility

More than 20 years of cupping experience

WE OFFER 3 TYPES OF CUPPING THERAPY