Private Clinic in St Albans
Ongoing pain or tension that never fully settles?
A more targeted approach to recovery using cupping, Hijama, and soft tissue therapy. Tailored to your body, delivered one-to-one in a private clinical setting.
Pain, tightness or recovery
Cupping, IASTM muscle scraping, and hands-on therapy for tension, stiffness, and physical strain.
Hijama (wet cupping)
Traditional wet cupping performed in a sterile clinical environment. New to Hijama? Start here.
Not sure where to start? Scroll down to learn more, or message us and we'll guide you.
What Makes This Different
- Private room, one client at a time
- 100% single-use medical-grade disposables
- Full assessment before every session
- Tailored to your body, never generic
- Only IASTM provider in Hertfordshire
Serving clients across Hertfordshire including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Welwyn, and Stevenage.
New to Cupping? Start Here
There are a few different therapies we work with, and most clients benefit from a combination. We're one of the few providers of Hijama in Hertfordshire, and the only clinic locally combining it with IASTM muscle scraping.
What is Hijama?
A traditional form of wet cupping rooted in prophetic medicine. Light suction followed by small superficial incisions to draw out stagnant blood. Performed in a fully sterile, private setting with 100% single-use equipment.
Dry & Dynamic Cupping
Cupping without incisions. Suction lifts the fascia, increases blood flow, and decompresses tight muscle. Dynamic cupping glides the cups with oil for broader coverage. Often combined with Hijama or IASTM.
IASTM / Muscle Scraping
Medical-grade steel tools break down scar tissue and fascial adhesions that hands can't reach. Not gentle, but effective. We're the only clinic in Hertfordshire offering this alongside cupping.
Does It Hurt?
Most clients describe it as a mild pulling sensation. The marks look dramatic but aren't bruises. They fade within 3 to 7 days. Every session is tailored to your comfort and we explain everything beforehand.
Seen Cupping on Social Media?
That's fair if you're not sure what to make of it. There's a lot of content out there that doesn't represent the therapy well. What we'd say is this: cupping has thousands of years of history and genuine clinical interest behind it.
What actually matters is the environment it's performed in, the training of the person doing it, and the care taken before, during, and after. If you've got questions, we're always happy to talk you through it before you commit to anything.
Choose Your Recovery Pathway
Every session is one-to-one with your practitioner. No group bookings, no rushing through. The time is yours.
Not sure which to choose? Message us and we'll help →
Hijama Essentials
A focused wet cupping session with up to 5 cups. Includes a consultation, sterile setup, and aftercare guidance. A great way to experience Hijama properly for the first time.
Signature Hijama
Our core session. Full assessment, tailored point selection with up to 10 cups, and detailed aftercare. This is where most of our regular clients sit.
Advanced Hijama
Extended session with broader point coverage for clients who want a more thorough approach. Best if you've had Hijama before or want a fuller treatment.
Soft Tissue Recovery
Combines cupping (dry or wet) with IASTM muscle scraping and manual release. Built for people dealing with desk posture strain, gym tightness, or pain that standard massage hasn't shifted.
Specialist Protocol
The full works. Thorough physical assessment, cupping, IASTM, manual therapy, and extended time. For long-standing issues, complex restrictions, or anyone who wants the most in-depth session we offer.
Not sure which is right for you? Message us and we'll recommend a pathway.
Excellent
Relieved months of lower back pain in just one session. The assessment beforehand was thorough and I knew exactly what to expect. Highly recommended.
The best recovery session I've ever had. Clean, sterile, and they explain everything clearly before starting. You can tell it's not a rushed job.
Very professional and hygienic. I've had Hijama elsewhere before but this was on another level. Felt like a proper clinical experience, not just a quick session.
What You're Actually Paying For
We know there are cheaper options out there. We're not trying to compete with them. Here's what a session with us looks like compared to what's common elsewhere.
What's Common Elsewhere
What We Do Differently
Problems We Commonly Help With
If something's been bothering you and other treatments haven't quite sorted it, this is what we see most often.
Lower Back Pain & Stiffness
If you've tried massage and it hasn't shifted your lower back stiffness, targeted cupping works deeper into the tissue layers. We combine dry cupping with myofascial release to decompress the area and get things moving again.
Neck & Shoulder Tension
The kind of tightness that builds up from desk work, driving, or just daily life. Focused soft tissue work on the upper traps, levator scapulae and surrounding areas. Most clients feel a noticeable difference after one session.
Gym Recovery & Mobility
Cupping and IASTM help clear the waste that builds up after heavy training, reduce delayed onset soreness, and improve joint range of motion. Useful for anyone training regularly who wants to recover faster between sessions.
First-Time Hijama & General Wellbeing
If you've been meaning to try Hijama for a while, this is a safe and professional place to start. We walk you through everything, tailor the session to your body, and make sure you're comfortable throughout. No rush, no pressure.
Abdus Shahid
Lead Practitioner
Every session here is with me, personally. I take the time to understand what's going on with your body, build a plan around it, and make sure you leave with clear aftercare. I don't take multiple clients at once and I don't hand you off to someone else. This is a small clinic by design, because I'd rather do fewer sessions properly than more sessions badly.
I'm certified in Hijama Cupping Therapy through the Hijama Clinic (2023), and hold an International Diploma in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, a Myofascial Cupping Practitioners Diploma, and a Diploma in Trigger Point Therapy through OMT Training.
For female clients, we have a dedicated female practitioner who holds a Diploma in Hijama Cupping Therapy from D2D Therapies (IPHM approved). She provides Hijama in a comfortable, fully private setting.
What Every Session Looks Like
Assessment
We talk through your goals, symptoms, and medical history before anything begins. This is how we make sure the session is right for you and that we're working on the right areas.
Treatment
A tailored session using the combination of techniques that makes sense for your body. Whether that's Hijama, dry cupping, IASTM, or manual therapy, we explain everything as we go.
Aftercare
You leave with clear written guidance on what to expect, how to look after any marks, and what to do in the days after your session. We're always a message away if you have questions.
Book Your Session or Get in Touch
Book directly, or message us and we'll help you choose the right session. Either way, we're here when you're ready.
Private clinic, St Albans. Serving clients across Hertfordshire, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn, and surrounding areas.