Nounou WellnessExplained
What is hijama
Hijama is wet cupping. It is a sunnah, and a traditional therapy practised for centuries.
Cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction. They are lifted, small superficial scratches are made, and the cups go back on for a few minutes.
Hijama is a complementary therapy and does not replace medical advice.
Your session
What happens, in order
- We go through your assessment and agree the points together.
- Sealed cups and blades are opened in front of you.
- Cups are placed, lifted, and placed again.
- Dressings go on, and we go through your aftercare.
The whole visit takes about an hour, in your own home.
The points
Points are chosen, not guessed
Some are named in the sunnah. Others follow where you feel tension. We agree them together before we start.
Why clients book
What clients tell me
Most clients book for tension in the neck, shoulders and lower back, for tiredness, or as a regular routine on the sunnah days.
Many tell me they feel lighter and sleep well afterwards. That is their experience, and everyone's is different. I won't promise you an outcome.
Myth and truth
The marks
Myth
"Hijama is just bruising for the sake of it."
Truth
The circular marks show where the cups sat. They fade with time, and how long that takes varies from person to person.
Hygiene
Single-use, every time
- Cups come out of the packet in front of you.
- Blades are single-use: opened, used once, then binned.
- Everything used goes into a sharps bin and leaves with me.
- My equipment is disinfected between every client.
