Hijama (wet cupping) with Dr Hashem Ali, who has practised for six years. We also offer ruqyah and a hijama course.
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said,
“The best medicines you may treat yourselves with are cupping and sea incense.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 5696)
Hijama, or wet cupping, is a traditional therapy practised for centuries. Cups create suction on the skin, and light cuts then allow a small amount of blood to draw out.
Your sessions are with Dr Hashem Ali, who has practised hijama for six years. He will ask about your health first, explain each step as he goes, and tell you honestly if cupping is not right for you.
Suction, light skin cuts with a single-use sterile blade, then a second round of suction. Done at the traditional points or wherever Dr Hashem advises after your consultation.
$90
Book hijamaMobile group appointments are available across the GTA for groups of 4 or more. We are based in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Message us to arrange.
Wet cupping breaks the skin, so infection control is not optional. We ask about your health before every session, and if hijama is not safe for you, we will say so and will not go ahead.
We ask about your health, medication and what you want from the session. If cupping is not right for you, we say so.
You lie down and the area is cleaned. Cups, blades and gloves come out of sealed packs in front of you.
Cups stay on for a few minutes at a time. You can ask us to stop or ease off at any point.
The area is cleaned and covered. You leave with written aftercare instructions and a number to call with questions.
Ruqyah is the practice of seeking help and protection through the words of Allah and the authentic supplications taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
Ruqyah is offered separately from hijama. Message us to ask about it before anything is booked.
Learn hijama through a two-day course followed by shadowed sessions, and receive an official certificate. Message us for the full outline, including total hours and materials.
The knowledge behind hijama, covered before you practise.
Hands-on training in a practical session that completes the two-day course.
After the two days, you complete 3 to 5 shadowed sessions to build your experience.
You receive an official certificate for completing the course.
Most people feel a strong pulling or tightness from the suction. The cuts in wet cupping are very light and usually feel like a scratch. Tell us if it is too much and we will adjust.
The suction brings blood to the surface and leaves round red or purple marks. They usually fade within a few days to two weeks.
Many people choose the 17th, 19th or 21st of the lunar month, following narrations about the best days. Tell us if you would like to book around this and we will do our best to fit you in.
Have a light meal and drink water. Avoid coming on a very full or completely empty stomach.
Keep the area clean and dry, avoid hot baths and heavy exercise for the rest of the day, and drink water. You will get full written instructions at your visit.
It depends on you and the type of cupping. Dr Hashem will suggest a schedule after your first session.
“Really smooth experience from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, and I felt comfortable throughout the entire session.”
“The space was clean, professional, and welcoming. I appreciated how much care was taken before and after the hijama session.”
“It was my first time trying hijama, and the process was much easier than I expected. Dr. Hashem answered all my questions and made the experience stress-free.”
“Excellent service and attention to detail. Booking was simple, the session felt organized, and I left very satisfied with the overall experience.”
“I completed the Hijama training course and had a great experience. The course was clear, practical, and gave me the confidence to start offering Hijama services on my own. Dr. Hashem explained everything thoroughly and made sure I understood both the theory and hands-on techniques.”
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