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Hijama · Cupping therapy
Dry or wet cupping (Hijama) on targeted points. Improves circulation, relieves pain, promotes deep drainage. A millennia-old practice.
Duration
60 min
Starting from
$60.00
Insurance receipt
Yes
Sun Life, Manulife, Blue Cross
Type
Dry · Wet
Hijama (Arabic: حجامة) involves placing cups on specific points of the body according to the client's needs and complaints. It can relieve — and in many cases improve — overall health, both physically and psychologically.
Cups are used to expel cold, wind, dampness and heat from the body — imbalances that traditional medicines consider the root causes of many ailments. It also significantly improves deep blood circulation.
Dry cupping — fixed placement to relieve a specific point, or sliding cup massage along the areas being treated. Wet cupping — a small, painless capillary micro-extraction through tiny scarifications that leave no lasting marks, positioned according to the conditions being treated.
Recommended for
You will benefit if...
- Chronic pain (back, shoulders, neck)
- Osteoarthritis and arthritis
- Cellulite drainage and improved circulation
- Sports recovery
- Scar tissue softening
- Natural anti-ageing effect
Contraindications
Avoid in the following cases...
- Pregnancy (especially first trimester)
- Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant medication
- Severe anemia
- Broken skin or cutaneous infection on the treatment area
- Active cancer without medical clearance
- Severe heart failure
What to expect.
Welcome
10 min · discussion of your needs, history, contraindications.
Preparation
Area oiled, comfortable positioning, choice of treatment type.
Treatment
30–40 min · treatment applied, massage or fixed according to protocol.
After care
10 min · hydration, advice, scheduling if a follow-up session is needed.
Your questions, my answers.
- Is it painful?
- No. You will feel a suction on the skin — a strange sensation at first but painless. Wet hijama involves micro-scarifications felt only as a light pinch.
- Are there any marks left?
- Temporary redness may appear on treated areas — it fades within 24 to 72 hours depending on your skin type and the intensity of the session.
- How many sessions to see results?
- One to three sessions are usually enough to feel a noticeable effect. For chronic pain or a drainage goal, a protocol of 4 to 6 spaced sessions is recommended.
- Can I exercise afterwards?
- It is advisable to avoid intense exercise in the 24 hours following your session. Stay well hydrated and allow your body to integrate the treatment.
- Is it covered by my insurance?
- Massage therapy is recognised by Sun Life, Manulife, Blue Cross and iA among others. An official receipt is provided on request at each session.
Book your session.
Instant online confirmation. SMS reminder 24h before your appointment. Health declaration form to fill in before your first visit.