Signature Hijama
Hijama · up to 10 cupsUp to 10 cups where appropriate, with a brief warm-up massage included.
- Warm-up massage included
- Free dry cups on tight areas
- Sterile single-use kit
Private clinic · St Albans · Open late, 7 days
Tight shoulders? Try Hijama in St Albans.
Traditional wet cupping with one-to-one care in our private St Albans clinic. Every Hijama appointment includes consultation, warm-up massage, free dry cups and aftercare, from £50. Open seven days, with evening appointments and free parking.
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Hijama in 15 seconds.
- 01SuctionCups create suction on the skin before the wet-cupping stage.
- 02Superficial skin incisionsSmall, superficial skin incisions are made using sterile, single-use equipment. You may feel discomfort.
- 03Cups back onThe cups collect a small amount of blood. The area is then cleaned, dressed and aftercare is explained.
Afterwards, experiences vary and temporary marks can occur. Prefer no blood? Dry cupping and deep tissue massage are here too.
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Every Hijama includes a consultation, warm-up massage, free dry cups and aftercare. Pay after your visit.
£60
Starter Hijama
Hijama · up to 5 cupsUp to 5 cups. A good first Hijama.
- Warm-up massage included
- Free dry cups on tight areas
- Consultation and aftercare
Targeted Deep Tissue
Sports massage & deep tissue · 60 minutesFocused hands-on deep tissue work for the muscles you want treated.
- Firm deep tissue work
- Cupping or scraping where it helps
- Follow-up £60 within 8 weeks
Targeted Deep Tissue + Hijama
Massage + Hijama · 60 minDeep tissue work plus up to 5 Hijama cups.
- Muscle work and Hijama together
- One visit, one price
- Aftercare guidance
Full Body Deep Tissue
Sports massage & deep tissue · 90 minutesA longer deep tissue appointment for wider muscle work.
- More time for detailed hands-on work
- Cupping, scraping or percussion
- Add Hijama for £135
Dry Cupping
No blood · suction onlyCupping for tight muscles. No scratches, no blood.
- Short standalone session
- Fire cupping £45
- Muscle scraping from £45
Full Body Deep Tissue + Hijama £135 · Advanced Hijama £75Reduced follow-up prices within 8 weeksSee every price
Hijama, explained simply and done properly.
Hijama is wet cupping: cups create suction, then small superficial skin incisions allow a small amount of blood to be collected. People explore it for Sunnah, general wellbeing and muscular discomfort. Open to everyone, Muslim or not.
From £50
Explore HijamaSports massage and deep tissue therapy for stubborn tightness.
Looking for sports massage in St Albans? Start with hands-on deep tissue work tailored to your training, work or everyday tension. Dry cupping, IASTM muscle scraping or percussion may be added with your agreement. See sports massage treatments.
From £75
Explore deep tissue massageDry cupping, fire cupping and muscle scraping.
Shorter standalone sessions when you want cupping without Hijama, or one stubborn area worked with steel scraping tools.
From £35
Compare cupping optionsYou don’t have to know the treatment name.
Tell us what you’re experiencing or what you’re hoping for. We’ll point you to the simplest option, and tell you honestly if you need a GP or physio first.
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Different therapies. What actually changes?
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Your session at Herts Cupping
Massage60 minutes · £75Dedicated muscle work, with pressure tailored to you.
Book dedicated time for the muscles that need attention. Hands-on deep tissue work is the foundation, with pressure adjusted throughout. Optional dry cupping, scraping or percussion is explained before use.
- The experience
- Pressure, warmth or tenderness. It should be discussed and adjusted, not endured.
- Skin contact
- No planned skin incisions or blood removal.
- Choose your appointment
- 60 minutes for focused work on one main area. Choose 90 minutes when you want more time across several areas.
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Your session at Herts Cupping
Dry cuppingStandalone · £35A suction-only session, without the wet cups.
Explore cupping without incisions or blood removal. We explain the sensation, agree the areas and adjust the suction. Dry cups are also included with every Hijama appointment.
- The experience
- Pulling or tightness. Suction can be reduced; temporary round marks can occur.
- Skin contact
- No incisions and no planned blood removal.
- Choose your appointment
- Book dry cupping on its own, or choose a deep tissue session if hands-on massage is your priority.
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Your session at Herts Cupping
Muscle scraping30 minutes · £45Dedicated time for a stubborn area.
A focused appointment using smooth tools over selected muscular areas. Choose 30 minutes for one area or 60 minutes for several. Scraping can also be included within a deep tissue session, where suitable.
- The experience
- Repeated tool contact over the area. Pressure is adapted to your feedback; temporary redness can occur.
- Skin contact
- No planned incisions. Broken or unsuitable skin is avoided.
- Choose your appointment
- Choose a scraping-led appointment when this is the method you want. Choose deep tissue if you prefer massage as the foundation.
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Your session at Herts Cupping
HijamaFrom £50More than the wet cups alone.
Your Hijama appointment includes a consultation, warm-up massage, free dry cups and aftercare. We agree the treatment areas together, explain the wet-cupping stage and check that you are comfortable before proceeding.
- The experience
- Pulling, followed by brief incisions that may be uncomfortable. Tell us if you feel faint or unwell.
- Skin contact
- Involves skin incisions and blood collection. Screening, sterile single-use equipment and aftercare matter.
- Choose your appointment
- You specifically want traditional wet cupping for personal wellbeing or Sunnah practice. Open to Muslim and non-Muslim clients.
“The clinic was very clean and hygienic and everything was explained clearly before the treatment.”
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See a real Hijama session and understand these illustrations
The diagrams explain contact with the skin. For the actual clinic setting and wet-cupping process, you can watch our existing Hijama footage. It does not demonstrate a massage-only appointment.
They show how the methods are applied, not that one works better or treats the cause of a symptom. Evidence and suitability differ by method and condition. Read the benefits and evidence guide. You can ask to stay with hands-on work or decline any method.
What to expect
Personal attention. A private treatment space.
- Consultation firstTime to talk through what brings you in, check suitability and agree the areas to treat.
- Treatment explainedUnderstand the plan before treatment starts. Ask questions, adjust the pressure or decline a method.
- Aftercare and supportLeave with aftercare guidance and a direct WhatsApp contact for questions after your visit.
- Pay at the endClear prices before you book. Payment after your appointment.
- Certified Hijama practitioner
- Sterile single-use kit
- Insured clinic
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Appointments seven days a week, including evenings. Free parking and payment after your visit. Want to talk first? Ask for a free phone consultation.