Injury care
Reviews describe recovery from a frozen shoulder, hamstring injury and chronic back pain through physiotherapy and dry needling.
Motor City
TCM Acupuncture Therapy Center in Motor City combines acupuncture-clinic care with hands-on treatments. Reviews particularly point to physiotherapy and dry needling for injuries, as well as Hijama and massage sessions in a generally clean, professional setting.
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Reviews describe recovery from a frozen shoulder, hamstring injury and chronic back pain through physiotherapy and dry needling.
A regular Hijama customer specifically notes single-use items, while others describe clean, comfortable rooms and well-maintained facilities.
Several customers report returning for Hijama over many years, with one saying they have used the service continuously for seven years.
A deep-tissue customer says the pressure matched their request, and another appreciated the therapist checking pain levels and adjusting accordingly.
Customers describe the space as clean, comfortable and relaxing, including a couples-massage room set to the correct temperature.
One customer with a back strain says the center was responsive and able to take them on the same day.
Customers have used acupuncture, physiotherapy, dry needling and massage here, making it possible to compare hands-on and needle-based treatments in one center.
Multiple reviews mention courteous, accommodating reception and therapists, with one first-time visitor describing the staff as friendly and professional.
Confirm oils. Ask whether essential oil is optional and have its cost added to the quoted total before booking or starting.
Confirm inclusions. Get every massage inclusion confirmed immediately before payment; one customer was quoted face inclusion, then offered it for another AED 200.
Allow time. Build a 15–30-minute buffer around appointments, as one regular customer reports waiting that long for a scheduled session.
Check paperwork. If using insurance for physiotherapy, clarify the required proof documents before travelling; one customer found the process confusing.
Check temperature. Ask about air conditioning before a massage, especially if you are booking hot stones or heat-based treatment.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Customers describe the Tui Na massage as superb, though one first-time visitor was surprised by a separate essential-oil charge.
Cupping therapy, including Hijama, is described by customers as thorough and professional, with some returning over many years.
Customers report an undisclosed essential-oil charge of more than AED 100, with one 60-minute session reaching AED 367.50.
A customer received written confirmation that face treatment was included, then was told before payment it cost an additional AED 200.
One review says scheduled appointments can involve a 15–30-minute wait, so the timetable may not always run tightly.
A massage customer reported broken air conditioning, a 27-degree room and repeated therapist absences during the session.
One customer says a hot pad used during deep-tissue treatment burnt their skin and caused blisters.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30-minute massage
“We opted for a 30-minute massage, which included a medical consultation, for just 157 AED—a very reasonable price for such outstanding service”Google review · January 2025
The Bottom Line
TCM Acupuncture Therapy Center in Motor City is a treatment-focused center where customers book acupuncture, Hijama, physiotherapy, dry needling and several massage styles. The clearest pattern is injury and muscle-pain care: reviews describe help with a frozen shoulder, hamstring injury, heel problems, neck pain and chronic back pain. Massage customers also mention Tui Na, reflexology and deep-tissue sessions, with pressure adjusted to suit the person.
Cleanliness is a consistent plus. Customers describe clean rooms and facilities, and one long-term Hijama client specifically notes single-use items. The center can sometimes accommodate same-day treatment, although another regular visitor reports waiting 15–30 minutes beyond the appointment time, so leave a little slack in your schedule.
Pricing and booking details deserve closer attention. 50 for a 60-minute session; another customer paid AED 157 for a 30-minute massage including a medical consultation. Confirm what is included, especially oils and face treatment, before paying.
Also ask about room temperature in advance: one visit involved faulty air conditioning, while another reported a hot pad causing blisters. Reception is often described as polite, but a few reviews flag rushed or unhelpful communication when problems arise.