UP TO 5 CUPS
£50Starter Hijama
Focused wet cupping for one treatment zone, where suitable.
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Professional Hijama in St Albans and across Hertfordshire
One-to-one wet cupping at a private St Albans clinic, from £50. For Sunnah, general wellbeing or muscle tension. Consultation, warm-up massage and aftercare included. Everyone is welcome.
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Hijama sessions
Hijama prices. Clear care at every level.
From £50 to £75. The price covers your appointment at a dedicated clinic, not simply the number of cups. We agree suitable coverage together. Booking on a Sunnah date? See this month’s Sunnah dates.
Every Hijama includes Consultation, warm-up massage, free dry cups on tight areas, sterile single-use kit and aftercare. Nothing extra is pushed.
UP TO 10 CUPS
£60Signature Hijama
Our popular middle option: up to 10 cups, with coverage agreed together.
Book Signature HijamaUP TO 15 CUPS
£75Advanced Hijama
Broader wet-cupping coverage, where suitable.
Book Advanced HijamaNot sure which to choose? Start with the coverage you think you need. We will check suitability and explain it before treatment; more cups are not automatically better.
Want Hijama alongside massage or muscle work? Deep Tissue + Hijama starts at £95 for 60 minutes.
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What happens in clinic
A calm process with no surprises.
A professional clinic visit with each step explained. The practitioner checks suitability before treatment and provides clear aftercare afterwards.
Consultation
We check your reason for booking, health history, medication and suitability.
Preparation
The area and sterile equipment are prepared and you’re positioned comfortably.
Cups and scratches
Suction is applied, then small superficial scratches are made before cups are reapplied.
Aftercare
The area is cleaned and you leave with guidance for the next 24 hours.
Hijama detox: the straight answer
Is Hijama a detox?
“Hijama detox” is one of the most searched questions about wet cupping. Here’s what people mean by it, what actually happens, and how clients usually feel afterwards.
A traditional cleanse and reset
Hijama has been used for centuries as a way to cleanse and reset the body. Many clients tell us they feel lighter, clearer and refreshed afterwards, which is why it’s so often described as a detox or body cleanse.
Blood and fluid from just under the skin
Suction draws a small amount of blood and fluid from the surface into the cups. It usually looks darker and thicker than people expect, which is why it’s sometimes called “stagnant” or “bad” blood. What comes out during Hijama?
Honest about what it is
We won’t tell you a session removes a specific toxin or changes a blood test, because nobody can measure that from one appointment. We will tell you exactly what happens, how most clients feel, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
Does Hijama remove toxins?
Hijama draws a small amount of blood and fluid from just under the skin. For centuries people have described this as drawing out toxins, and many clients say they feel lighter and refreshed afterwards. Research hasn’t measured specific toxins being removed, so we describe it honestly: a traditional cleansing practice that many people feel better after.
Does Hijama clean the blood?
Your liver and kidneys filter your blood all the time. Hijama removes a small amount of blood from the surface of the skin, which is why it’s known as blood cupping or a blood cleanse in traditional language. It isn’t a replacement for medical care, and we don’t claim it changes blood test results.
Why is Hijama blood so dark and thick?
Blood that has collected under suction for a few minutes often looks darker and thicker than blood from a cut. Colour and thickness on their own don’t tell us about your health. Our guide to dark cupping marks explains what the colours can and can’t mean.
Will I feel detoxed after Hijama?
Many clients say they feel lighter, looser and more relaxed, and some feel tired for the rest of the day. Everyone responds differently, so we don’t promise a particular feeling. Drink water, eat normally and take it easy for 24 hours. See our Hijama aftercare guide.
How often should I have Hijama?
Many clients come every one to three months, and some book around the Sunnah dates. There’s no fixed rule. How often should you have Hijama?
Is a “detox” session different from normal Hijama?
No. Every Hijama session follows the same careful process. Choose Starter, Signature or Advanced by how many cups you need.
Quick answer
Hijama is wet cupping. Dry cupping is different.
Hijama uses suction followed by small superficial scratches before the cups are reapplied. A small amount of blood is drawn from the skin surface. You may also see it described online as blood cupping or, more broadly, bloodletting or blood letting.
Dry cupping uses suction only. You don’t need to know every technique before booking, but the difference matters because Hijama has its own preparation and aftercare.
Dry cupping
Suction only
- No scratches or blood
- Often used for muscular tightness and recovery
- Available standalone or inside deep tissue massage
Hijama wet cupping
Suction + superficial scratches
- Small controlled skin scratches
- Often chosen for Sunnah practice, wellbeing or wet cupping specifically
- Can be standalone or combined with deep tissue massage
Why people look for Hijama
Start with the reason you’re considering wet cupping, not the treatment points.
These are some of the most common reasons people search for Hijama or blood cupping. We explain where it may fit and where another route is more appropriate.
Back pain and lower-back tension
See how Hijama may fit when the problem appears muscular, and when back pain needs a different assessment.
Hijama and back painNeck, shoulders and headaches
Wet cupping is one option clients ask about for tight traps, upper-back loading and headaches linked with neck tension.
Read the neck and shoulder guideStress relief and body refresh
Some clients want Hijama when they feel physically wound up, heavy, run down or just want a general wellbeing reset.
Explore stress and body tensionGym and sports recovery
Hijama can be booked alone or combined with focused muscular work when both wet cupping and recovery matter.
Explore sports recoverySunnah and general wellbeing
For Muslim clients, Hijama also has an established place in authentic Islamic tradition and may be booked for that reason alone.
Read the Sunnah guideBenefits of Hijama
See the fuller guide covering back, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, sciatica, stress relief, detox searches, sports recovery, fertility wellbeing and more.
Explore Hijama benefitsFirst time having Hijama? Read the step-by-step guide.
Before you decide
Before you book: benefits, preparation and who it suits.
Pick a tab. The common booking FAQs remain immediately below.
What clients usually want to know
What Hijama may support, and what it can’t tell you.
Hijama can be part of a wellbeing or recovery routine, but cup marks and blood colour aren’t diagnostic tests.
Muscle tension and heaviness
Many clients book because the back, shoulders or legs feel loaded, tight or heavy. Hijama may be used on its own or alongside recovery work where the presentation is mainly muscular.
Sunnah-based wellbeing
Some clients book because they specifically want to practise Hijama as a Sunnah. We keep the religious context clear and avoid turning cultural habits into religious rules.
General relaxation
People often report feeling lighter or more relaxed after treatment. Individual responses vary, and we don’t promise a particular physical feeling after one session.
Not a diagnosis
Dark marks, the amount of blood drawn or where a cup marks strongly can’t diagnose internal illness, toxins or a medical condition. Concerning symptoms still need appropriate medical assessment.
Before and after Hijama
A better session starts before the cups go on.
For Hijama, we ask you to leave at least 2 hours without food before the appointment while drinking water normally and staying hydrated. You don’t need to fast all day. Tell us about medication, recent procedures, active skin problems or anything else that could affect suitability.
After treatment, keep the area clean, hydrate, take the rest of the day more gently and avoid strenuous training for around 24 hours. Marks vary from person to person and commonly fade over several days.
Suitability and safety
Check before booking if wet cupping may not be suitable.
Please message before booking if you’re pregnant, taking blood thinners, have uncontrolled diabetes, a bleeding disorder, active infection, severe anaemia, a serious medical condition, or you’re unsure whether wet cupping is appropriate.
For stubborn muscular tightness, a Deep Tissue + Hijama session may make more sense than Hijama alone.
Does Hijama hurt?
Most clients describe the suction as tight and the superficial scratches as mild and brief.
Is Hijama the same as dry cupping?
No. Dry cupping uses suction only. Hijama includes small superficial scratches before the cups are reapplied.
What should I book first?
Signature Hijama is the usual all-round choice. Choose Starter Hijama · Up to 5 Cups for lighter coverage or Advanced Hijama · Up to 15 Cups when broader wet-cupping coverage is appropriate.
Can Hijama be combined with recovery work?
Yes. Targeted Deep Tissue and Full Body Deep Tissue options are available with Hijama when you want wet cupping and direct muscular work together.
Do you follow Sunnah guidance?
Authentic guidance is followed where established while avoiding superstition, fear-based diagnosis and invented rituals.
Watch a real session
See how a Hijama appointment is carried out.
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Hijama · Hertfordshire & St Albans
You don’t need to choose the points or cup numbers yourself.
Choose the coverage that feels closest, or ask for a free phone consultation first. There’s no charge and no obligation. We’ll confirm suitability and explain the treatment before anything starts.