FAQ's

• Fast at least 2-3 hours before your treatment ‘’Cupping on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and blessing.” (Sahih Sunan Ibn Maajah 3487). The human body increases blood flow to its digestive system to help break down ingested food, resulting in less blood being carried to other bodily tissues. When deprived of food, the body becomes able to redirect blood from its digestive tract to other cellular structures, particularly areas in need of repairing.

• Avoid red meat and dairy products as your body will use a lot of energy on digesting this
• Shower before the treatment ( within 24 hours )
• Complete strenuous chores or all strenuous work before session
• To aid in an effective treatment please ensure areas to be cupped are shaved or trimmed low.
• Drink plenty of water so you don’t feel dizzy after treatment
• Wear comfortable clothing
• Let your therapist know of any medication you maybe on

• Apply olive oil or black seed oil to area where cupping is done to aid healing and as a antiseptic
• Avoid having a shower/bath for 2 days
• Avoid dairy and red meat products for 2 days. You can eat fish, eggs, fruit, vegetables, small portion of chicken only – try to avoid if possible. These foods require more energy and blood flow during digestion, therefore reducing the blood flow to the cupped areas and slowing the healing process.
• Avoid all caffeine/carbonated (fizzy) drinks for 2 days
• You should drink lots of water to stay hydrated & you can drink green tea instead which has better health benefits. Give your lymphatic system the extra fluids it needs to flush your body of the toxins. Cupping acts as a support for your lymphatic system and your lymphatic system clears out cellular wastes from your body- and in turn, your body would need lots of water to do this.
• Avoid strenuous activities for 2 days
• Avoid sexual relations for 2 days
• Eat some dates or drink some honey with water to bring your energy levels back up.
• Stay warm
• Avoid swimming, sauna & steam room for 3 days
• Tiredness or feeling Extremely Relaxed- this usually occurs after the session and may last for 1-2 days. It is a very common after effect; due to the body working hard and focusing its energy on the areas where Hijama was performed.
• Energy- some patients get a burst of energy almost immediately after session. Even if this happens, patients should still pace themselves and not overdo it, as the body needs time to recuperate and heal.
• Relax and reflect: you've detoxed your body, now detox your mind

No, however it is advised against unless an urgent need.

Advised against getting it done. However if there is an urgent need it would be best to have it done 1-2 hours before opening of the fast.

The Fact that cups have been employed the world over for thousands of years, however speaks volumes for its efficacy. The Russian ministry of health has done over 40 years of research and established its official use in its medical system.

It can a slightly different feel for everyone and it also depends on the form of cupping used and what is being treated. examples range from feeling soft, soothing, rolling, stimulating, warming, tingling.

• Every month for injury or for a particular condition
• Every 2-3 months for illness prevention, detox & Immune system Boost

• Once a week for acute injury
• Once a month for regular health and wellbeing

• Wet cupping draws blood out of the body directly through small incisions.
• Dry Cupping no incision is made and the blood is drawn to the surface, for the body to filtrate and get rid of any waste substances.

Technically they are the same procedure, But the difference is that Hijama is applied to the areas where the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) specifically mentioned to derive the most benefit.

NO, It definitely should not hurt! Cupping should be enjoyable and relaxing and while you may feel some slight discomfort when the cups are first applied, it should  not be painful. A slight tugging sensation is good, but if you are feeling pain, the suction is likely too aggressive. This has no therapeutic value and the cups should be removed and re-applied with less suction.

Decrease pain, stimulate the body's own healing process, increase athletic performance & recovery, boost the immune system and much more. Different cupping techniques are used to treat different conditions. Cupping can have effects on all the body systems as shown below depending on the technique, apparatus used and the area it is done.

Some ways cupping can benefit the entire body:

• cups encourage circulation
• cups eleviate adhesions
• cups help clear congestion and stagnation
• cups can lift, rehydrate and manipulate fascia - decreasing pain

No, The discolouration is due to interstitial debris, such as old blood and toxins being released and bought upto the surface of the skin. bruises hurt when touched whereas marks do not. They maybe sensitive and the colour disappears after a few days. cupping pulls and releases interstitial debris where it may have become stagnant and embedded, and then draws it to the surface for disposal. Wet cupping is extremely beneficial as it directly takes this out of the body. putting less stress on the body and the lymphatic system. a body's reaction to cupping will vary tremendously due to variations in diet, hydration, circulation , exercise and medical regimens. for this reason a skilled medical professional is vital when getting treatment done.

4-5 days on average, but may last upto 10 days for some people.

No, if done correctly and by a skilled practitioner it should heal with no scars. This can take between 1-3 months depending on the individual and their body.

No, it should not. Thats why we use sterile and single use equipment. Also provide after care treatment and advice.

No, in general there should not be side effects of cupping except if you have certain underlying conditions which need to be discussed in the consultation.

You may feel relaxed and tired after cupping. Particularly wet cupping. Some people may feel slight dizziness or light headed initially and this should not last long. this all depends on the condition being treated and the method used. However it still varies between each individual and depending on the chronic nature of the issue. it can range from feeling energised and refreshed to someone may feel tired or fatigued or lighter.

Yes, it will have benefit as if done regularly it will have benefit on many systems in the body and therefore Help Boost your Immune system.

Anyone taking Warfarin or anticoagulants. Someone who has very low Iron levels and Anaemic. If you HIV, AIDS or Hepatitis you should not have it done. If you Blood pressure is not controlled and particularly if it very low.

Our age restrictions are anyone Under 16 or Over 65.

Islamic principles - The ‘Sunnah days’ are best, the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Lunar calendar. If these days also happen to fall on either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday then it is even more beneficial.

Cupping can yield some truly extraordinary results, each person and condition is different. the best way to approach this question is in a more cumulative manner. This means whatever condition you are being treated for having regular treatment and reassessing and creating a treatment plan. if something has accumulated over many years or is a chronic issue it would need consistent treatment for a few weeks to see major changes. However one treatment can yield excellent results!

Yes, it is generally considered a safe practice with very little to no side effects.

200ml-500ml, depending on the area and the individual. Which is similar when donating blood.

Nothing too strenuous or anything that will make you sweat. As this increases the chance of infection and may hinder the healing of the skin.

Almost everywhere on the body. Only restriction are to avoid directly on an Acute  injury or area that is inflamed. Directly on an eczema break out or on broken skin. Avoid directly on a mole or varicose veins.

Cupping can yield some truly extraordinary results, each person and condition is different. the best way to approach this question is in a more cumulative manner. This means whatever condition you are being treated for having regular treatment and reassessing and creating a treatment plan. if something has accumulated over many years or is a chronic issue it would need consistent treatment for a few weeks to see major changes. However one treatment can yield excellent results!

This all depends on the condition being treated and the method used. However it still varies between each individual and depending on the chronic nature of the issue. it can range from feeling energised and refreshed to someone may feel tired or fatigued or lighter.

They are not bruising and should not hurt. They are a sign of interstitial debris, such as old blood being released after treatment. cups help the body release any waste material that the body sometimes simply can not do on its own.

During the treatment it is preferable that you wear a pair of shorts and a loose TShirt (and for females a standard-fixing bra) to improve access to the whole body. Large towels are used to ensure that only the part under treatment will ever be exposed, and the rest of the body will be covered by the towels to keep you warm and comfortable at all times.

No, the needles used are very thin and you may not even feel them at all.

Yes, there is no particular restriction on anyone getting it done.

Very rarely you may get initially slight bleeding or it may become tender after treatment.

2-week minimum recommended interval between sessions.

Everywhere, there is no restriction specifically, except near the main Arteries in the body, above the lungs and directly above the Kidney.

No, generally it does not cause you to bleed but on the rare occasion there may be a very small trickle of blood for some patients on the odd occasion.

Effects are immediate on the body and the response is very quick. To specific changes to an injury or condition will depend on the nature of the injury and if it is an Acute or Chronic injury.

• Once a week is minimum interval between massages.
• Once a month for sports or body building recovery and performance.
• Once every 3 months for general maintenance and the average person to promote wellness

Immediately, the effects on the muscle are very quick. A longer effect is felt on the recovery of the muscle and rehabilitation of injuries.

• Relaxed
• Some soreness from the breakdown of adhesions and trigger point release.
• More Flexible
• Relieves any tension

No, Sports massages are not limited to athletes. Sports massage is an appropriate massage treatment for anyone who is in need of soft tissue mobilisation, has an injury or has developed poor posture from lifestyle and environmental factors.