Wet Cupping / Hijama Session Information

What to expect?

If it is your 1st session we will start with a consultation. This is key to identify your treatment and ensure that any root for your concerns do not occur again. It is important to change your lifestyle habits to ensure long lasting effects and benefits of your hijama session.  For example if you are having a detox session and walk out and eat fast food you will jeopardise the benefits of the session.

Once the consultation is done we will identify the best treatment plan and get started by a gentle massage (moving cups). This will be done by applying cups on your body. After identifying the key areas to focus on, I will let the cups in a fix position for a few minutes. 

We can then move to wet cupping. I will remove the cups, clean the area with alcohol swabs and do a few superficial scratches to the area. I will then replace the cups and apply suction. Once the blood has been let. I will remove the cup, clean the area with alcohol swab and apply coconut oil to improve healing.

You will then be given the time to dress up and drink dates and honey water whilst we go over your session.

If you wish to have pictures taken just ask 🙂 I have many clients curious and fascinated by the whole experience. 

Win some time by completing form before your session

In a hurry, why not download and complete your form before coming to the appointment. Please note you will need to print  the forms and bring them to me. If this is not possible do not worry we will do it during our session.

Just click on the form below to download them.

• Consultation form

Pre-treatment Care Instructions

DO NOT stop or reduce medication without their Doctors permission.

Do not to eat 2-3 hours before the appointment time

If you are taking medication which needs to be taken with or after food, please wait and take your medication immediately after the Hijama session with food to avoid any negative after effects such as low blood pressure or low blood sugar such as:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fainting (syncope)
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Lack of concentration
• Shock

Please do the following before your Hijama session:

• Perform ritual bathing and ablution before the session as is Sunnah.
• Make intention and pray for healing and cleansing on a physical and metaphysical level.
• Bring water and a snack/meal.
• Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult, with written consent from both parents for the child.
• Inform us of any known metaphysical issues.
• Inform us of pregnancy, menstrual cycle, anemia, diabetes, blood pressure issues and seizures beforehand.
• Hot shower or hot bath soak.
• Foot soak
• A massage.
• A few minutes on a vibration machine
• A brisk walk or quick jog

Possible rare reactions to be aware of are:

• Dizziness or light headedness-Can be due to low blood pressure, low blood sugar, anemia or metaphysical issues
• Nausea or vomiting
• Shaking or seizures
• Blackout or fainting
• Plasma and blisters
• Weakness or tiredness
• Skin colouration on Hijama cupping sites

Post-treatment Care Instructions

• Drink plain or honey water after Hijama
• Eat dates or fruit immediately after a Hijama treatment. Eat a solid, healthy, balanced home after Hijama treatment.
• You may be extra hungry over the next few days, so eat as much you can or need to. Eat a balanced and healthy diet.
• Do not eat red meat for 24 hours.
• Do not eat dairy food for 24 hours.
• Skin colouration and incisions will heal in 2-­‐10 days.
• You can have a quick shower rinse. But do not use soap, shampoo or chemicals.
• Do NOT soak in a bath tub or go swimming for 24 hours after Wet Cupping.
• You MUST rest after a session. Do NOT physically over exert yourself, do exercise, chores etc at all. You can sleep if you need to after Hijama.
• Do NOT engage in marital relations for 24 hours after any type of cupping.
• Do regular, moderate light exercise after 24 hours and make this a regular routine.
• Try to relax, pray, and think positive thoughts. Keep a daily journal and make notes of your progress.

Over the next few days, you may notice changes in your;

·       Bowel and Urinary habits

·       Sleep Patterns

·       Mood swings/emotional levels

·       Appetite

·       Vision

You may experience;

·       Skin breakouts

·       Tiredness and feeling drained or low on energy

·       General weakness

·       Excessive flatulence

·       Excessive release of bodily fluids such as, phlegm, mucus, sweat, urine, spots of pimples, pus, tears (crying).

·       More energy

These are nothing to be concerned about. This process is called a “Healing Crisis” and means that your body has reacted to the Hijama and is now detoxifying itself. It is simply your body getting used to the massive shifts in energy after treatments. Your body will now be dealing with and adjusting to huge changes in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state.

Your body has just been kick-­‐started in to a different zone and forced to get out of its usual state of pain/sickness/discomfort. You will feel better after a few sessions and your body will become more balanced.

 

POSSIBLE AFTER EFFECTS

·       Healing Crisis and detox

·       Increased hunger

·       Increased energy

·       Increased sleepiness or tiredness.

·       Increased bowel movements or urination.

·       Better metabolism.

·       Better sleep quality

·       Better mood and relaxation

·       Pain relief and increased mobility

·       General improvement in well being

·       Increase or changes in any metaphysical activity

·       Skin colouration on Hijama cupping points-­‐may last for 2-­‐10 days.

 

Cupping while fasting

The majority of scholars hold the opinion that cupping does NOT break the fast, however in cases where the person may become weak then it is Makruh ( disliked)

Narrated Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma): “The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was treated by Cupping while he was fasting.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 5694)

For further information on this subject please click here

 

Cupping in Ihraam

It is permissable for a person to have Hijama performed while in the state of Ihram. Among the proofs for this are the following narrations of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam):

Narrated Ibn Abbas: The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was treated by cupping while he was in the state of ihram. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5695)

Narrated Ibn Abbas: That the Messenger of Allahs was treated with Cupping on his head while he was in ihram due to a migraine that he had. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5701)