Hijama & Cupping Therapy
Our hijama and cupping therapy service offers doctor-led wet cupping (hijama) and dry cupping in a clean clinical setting. We focus on clear assessment, careful technique, and personalised treatment planning for patients seeking supportive care for muscle tension, pain, and general wellbeing.
Treatment types
Wet cupping (hijama) and dry cupping
Pricing
Sessions from £35
Approach
Rooted in tradition, delivered with clinical review
Location
Leyton, East London
Wet Cupping and Dry Cupping Explained
Dry cupping uses suction only. Cups are placed on the skin to create negative pressure, and some patients seek it for muscle tension, stiffness, or general wellbeing.
Wet cupping (hijama) combines suction with controlled superficial skin incisions so that a limited amount of blood is drawn into the cup. Many patients value hijama for traditional, faith-based, or personal wellbeing reasons alongside symptom support.
Current research on cupping is mixed. Some studies suggest cupping may help certain pain-related conditions, but the overall evidence base is still limited. We therefore present hijama as supportive care, not a replacement for standard medical assessment or treatment where that is needed.
Why Patients Choose This Service
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What to Expect
Consultation & Suitability
We discuss your symptoms, medical history, medications, skin health, and treatment goals. We explain the difference between dry cupping and wet cupping (hijama) and confirm whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Preparation
The treatment area is cleaned and marked as needed. For wet cupping, controlled superficial skin incisions are only performed after clinical review and consent. Single-use or appropriately sterilised equipment is used throughout.
Treatment Session
Dry cupping uses suction only. Wet cupping combines suction with small superficial incisions to draw a limited amount of blood. Session length and number of cups depend on the treatment plan discussed with you.
Aftercare
You receive practical aftercare advice covering hydration, activity, dressing care, and when to seek medical advice. Temporary marks, mild soreness, or light fatigue can happen after treatment.
Safety and Suitability
Cupping commonly leaves temporary circular marks and may cause mild soreness, skin irritation, or fatigue afterwards.
Wet cupping also carries risks such as bleeding, infection, and scarring, which is why careful technique, hygiene, and clear aftercare matter.
Please let us know if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have anaemia, a bleeding or clotting condition, active skin disease, or a history of fainting with needles. These factors may affect whether treatment is appropriate.
We advise patients to seek standard medical care for persistent, severe, or worsening symptoms rather than relying on cupping alone.
Aftercare Guidance
Keep the area clean and dry, especially after wet cupping if small dressings have been applied.
Drink fluids, rest if needed, and avoid intense exercise or friction over the treated area on the same day unless you are advised otherwise.
Contact a medical professional if you develop increasing redness, swelling, discharge, fever, heavy bleeding, or any unexpected symptoms after treatment.
We provide practical written and verbal aftercare guidance before you leave the clinic.
Pricing and Session Options
Prices below are based on the current hijama and cupping menu shown in clinic materials. Final treatment planning is confirmed during consultation.
Dry Cupping
Single Area Dry Cupping
Choose one area such as back, shoulders, legs, arms, or neck.
£35
Dual Area Dry Cupping
Choose any two treatment areas.
£50
Full Body Dry Cupping
Head-to-toe relaxation session using dry cupping techniques.
£65
Wet Cupping (Hijama)
Sunnah Hijama
Prophetic points (3-5 points) for wellbeing and maintenance.
£45
Targeted Relief Hijama
Choose one area such as back, shoulders, legs, or arms.
£50
Dual Area Hijama
Choose any two areas.
£70
Full Body Hijama
Back, shoulders, arms, legs, and neck (approximately 8-20 points).
Best value
£85
Bespoke Session
Approximately 75 minutes with a personalised treatment plan for more complex needs.
+£20 for every extra 15 minutes
£99
Maintenance Packages
3x Full Body Dry Cupping
Best for maintenance.
£180
3x Full Body Hijama
Best for regular hijama maintenance.
£240
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between dry cupping and wet cupping (hijama)?
Dry cupping uses suction only. Wet cupping, also known as hijama, combines suction with small superficial skin incisions so that a limited amount of blood is drawn into the cup. We explain both options during consultation and discuss which approach, if any, is suitable for you.
What can hijama or cupping therapy help with?
People often seek cupping therapy for muscle tension, aches, stiffness, and general wellbeing. Some research suggests cupping may help certain pain conditions, but the overall evidence base remains mixed and treatment should not replace standard medical care when that is needed.
Is hijama safe?
When performed carefully in a clean clinical setting with appropriate hygiene, cupping is generally considered low risk, but it can still cause temporary marks, soreness, skin irritation, bleeding, infection, scarring, or light-headedness. We review risks and suitability before treatment.
Who may need extra caution or medical review first?
You should tell us if you are pregnant, have anaemia, a bleeding or clotting disorder, a history of fainting with needles, active skin disease, or take blood-thinning medication. These factors may affect whether treatment is suitable or whether another approach is safer.
What should I expect after a session?
It is common to have circular marks, mild soreness, or tiredness afterwards. With wet cupping, you may also have small dressings and need simple wound-care advice. We explain aftercare clearly before you leave.
Want to discuss whether hijama is right for you?
Book a consultation for personalised guidance on wet cupping, dry cupping, suitability, and aftercare.