Hijama questions and answers

Hijama is the Arabic name for wet cupping. Cups placed on specific points create gentle suction, then small, shallow incisions let a small amount of blood collect in the cups. It is an ancient healing practice and a Prophetic Sunnah. About hijama (wet cupping)

Hijama (wet cupping) adds small, shallow incisions so a little blood collects in the cups; dry cupping uses suction only, with no incisions. Both start the same way. Moving cupping is a third option, where the cups glide over the skin like a massage. About dry and moving cupping

Your session starts with a short consultation, then your practitioner chooses your cupping points and cleans the skin. Cups are applied with gentle suction, small sterile incisions are made, the cups go back on, and the area is cleansed and treated with a natural antiseptic. The hijama process step by step

Most sessions last 25 to 35 minutes, including your consultation, goal-setting and the treatment itself: General Detox, dry and moving cupping about 25 minutes, facial cupping 30 and Deep Detox 35. Hijama & Ruqyah takes about an hour. Every session is tailored to your needs, so timing varies a little.

Cupping is generally not painful. Most people find it relaxing, and any discomfort from the suction usually fades quickly. The marks left behind typically disappear within days, depending on your skin and condition.

Don't eat for 2 to 3 hours before your session, and take a shower before you come. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can tolerate contact with the oil used during treatment. For dry or moving cupping, shower and avoid a heavy meal beforehand.

Drink plenty of water and eat a light meal soon after, avoiding high-protein foods. Don't shower, swim or use a sauna for 24 hours. Keep the cupping sites moisturized with black seed oil, and keep movement light for the first 2 to 3 hours.

It depends on your health goals. Some clients benefit from weekly or monthly sessions, others only need one every few months. During the first phase of a treatment plan, sessions can be more frequent. Your practitioner will help you choose a schedule.

A hijama General Detox session starts at $125 and a Deep Detox at $150. Dry and moving cupping start at $75 and facial cupping at $150. Hijama & Ruqyah is $300. Packages start at $399 for three sessions. See all prices

We have two studios in Dallas–Fort Worth: Suite 127 at 888 S. Greenville Ave. in Richardson, TX 75081, and Suite 11 in Building 124 at Ava Salon Suites & Spa, 1217 W. State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051. Both are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, and Friday from 11 am to 1 pm and 3 to 7 pm. We're closed Sunday, Monday and Thursday, except on Sunnah days. Studio hours and directions

Yes, full prepayment is required when you request an appointment. Your request stays pending until we confirm it, so please don't come in until you have your confirmation. Booking and cancellation policy

Yes, if you tell us more than 24 hours before your confirmed appointment, subject to availability. Cancellations, changes and no-shows within 24 hours are non-refundable. Read the full policy

Yes. We take private group bookings anywhere in the U.S. for groups of 20 or more. Travel fees apply. Pop-up events and group bookings

Yes. E-gift cards are available online and are delivered instantly, so you can send the gift of wellness the same day. Send a gift card

Please contact us before booking if you are pregnant, menstruating, recovering from recent surgery or living with a health condition, so we can advise you personally. Hijama does not replace medical care, so check with your doctor about any condition. Contact us

Yes. Hijama is a Prophetic Sunnah, practiced and recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a means of healing.

It combines hijama with Quranic recitation and supplications by a certified Raaqi, in one session for the body, mind and soul. It lasts about an hour, costs $300 and is offered only at our Richardson studio. We don't offer Ruqyah on its own. About Hijama & Ruqyah

No. You stay fully clothed for the whole session and simply sit on the chair. There is no changing, no internal treatment and no probes. Once the chair is running, we step out and the room is yours.

It shouldn't. You will feel strong tingling and tightening, which is unusual but not painful. We set the intensity with you before stepping out, and you can call us back to change it at any time.

Programs run 6, 8 or 12 sessions, usually 2–3 times a week. Sessions are booked as a series because muscles respond to regular, repeated work. After your program, we recommend one maintenance session a month to keep the muscles working. We suggest a plan once we have reviewed your health form.

It may be suitable once your postnatal bleeding has ended and your doctor or midwife has cleared you. After a C-section, wait for your surgeon's clearance. If you're breastfeeding, tell us on your health form.

The pelvic floor muscles play a part in comfort and sensation during intimacy, so some clients choose pelvic floor support for this reason. Experiences vary from person to person.

No. The chair is offered as a wellness service, not a medical treatment, and it does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Every client fills in a health form first so we can check it suits them.

Yes. Men are welcome at our Richardson studio. We start the chair and step out, so every client has the private room to themselves.

No referral is needed to book. We may ask for your doctor's clearance if you are postpartum, have had recent surgery, or have a health condition.