The specialist cupping clinic for people who've tried everything else
Tried massage or physio and still no relief?
Cupping works differently. It lifts and decompresses tight tissue instead of pushing into it. That's why it reaches what other treatments can't.
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Start with Hijama (most clients choose this) From £45 → Tried massage? Go deeper with cupping Deep tissue & cupping, from £65 → Not sure? We'll guide you WhatsApp →
Sound Familiar?
- Pain returns within a day or two of treatment
- Tightness that never fully goes, no matter what you try
- Stretching and foam rolling only help temporarily
- You're spending money on treatments that don't last
Temporary relief is common when the real tension pattern hasn't been addressed.
Why Cupping Feels Different
Massage & Physio
Pushes into tight muscles
Cupping
Lifts and decompresses the tissue
This approach can help when pressure-based treatments haven't worked or when relief doesn't last.
Hijama (Wet Cupping)
Where most clients start. Cupping decompresses the tissue, relieves pressure and improves circulation. It reaches what massage and physio can't because it works in the opposite direction.
Most clients start here
Hijama Essentials
A focused session with up to 5 cups. A great way to experience Hijama for the first time.
Signature Hijama
Our core session. Full assessment, tailored point selection with up to 10 cups, and detailed aftercare.
Advanced Hijama
Extended session with broader coverage. Best if you've had Hijama before or want a fuller treatment.
Best for first timeHijama Essentials£45
A focused session with up to 5 cups. Great for first-timers.
Recommended for most clientsSignature Hijama£60
Our core session. Full assessment, up to 10 cups, detailed aftercare.
Advanced Hijama£80
Extended session with broader coverage for returning clients.
Book early to secure a slot
If relief doesn't last, this is usually the next step after Hijama
We add deep tissue massage and muscle scraping to the same session. Just £20 more.
See Deep Tissue & Cupping ↓Deep Tissue & Cupping Therapy
Goes further than massage
Combines cupping with deep tissue massage, muscle scraping and hands-on therapy for pain or tightness that massage alone hasn't fixed.
Deep Tissue & Cupping
Cupping combined with deep tissue massage, muscle scraping and hands-on therapy. For ongoing tightness or recurring pain that massage alone hasn't fixed.
Just £20 more than Signature Hijama
Full Body Deep Tissue & Cupping
Our most complete treatment
Full body treatment covering multiple problem areas. Cupping, deep tissue massage, muscle scraping and extended hands-on therapy, all tailored to what your body needs.
Goes further than massageDeep Tissue & Cuppingfrom £65
Cupping combined with deep tissue massage, muscle scraping and hands-on therapy. For ongoing tightness or recurring pain.
Just £20 more than Signature Hijama
Our most complete treatmentFull Body Deep Tissue & Cuppingfrom £95
Full body treatment covering multiple problem areas. Cupping, deep tissue massage, muscle scraping and extended therapy.
Every session is tailored. We'll advise whether cupping alone is enough or if adding deep tissue work would give better results.
*Female practitioners available for ladies upon request.
Not sure which level is right for you? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you decide.
Relieved months of lower back pain in just one session. The assessment beforehand was thorough and I knew exactly what to expect. Highly recommended.
The best recovery session I've ever had. Clean, sterile, and they explain everything clearly before starting. You can tell it's not a rushed job.
Very professional and hygienic. I've had Hijama elsewhere before but this was on another level. Felt like a proper clinical experience, not just a quick session.
This clinic is not
What you actually get
No Guesswork. No Surprises.
See exactly how Hijama is performed before you book
Understand the process, what to expect, and how it feels.
Every session uses sterile single-use equipment in a clean, controlled environment. No shortcuts, no reuse, no exceptions.
Abdus Shahid
Lead Practitioner · Hijama & IASTM Specialist
Every session here is with me, personally. I take the time to understand what's going on, build a plan around it, and make sure you leave with clear aftercare. One client at a time, no handoffs. This is a small clinic by design.
Certified in Hijama Cupping Therapy (2023). International Diploma in IASTM. Myofascial Cupping Diploma. Trigger Point Therapy Diploma. Female practitioner available for ladies (D2D Therapies, IPHM approved).
Abdus Shahid — Your Practitioner
Every session is with me personally. One client at a time, no handoffs. Small clinic by design.
Certified in Hijama (2023). IASTM Diploma. Myofascial Cupping Diploma. Trigger Point Therapy Diploma. Female practitioner available for ladies.
Start With Hijama. Upgrade If Needed.
We'll guide you during your session. No guesswork.
Limited appointments available each week. Not sure which to choose? We'll guide you before your session.
Private clinic, St Albans. Serving clients across Hertfordshire, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn, and surrounding areas.
6B Treatment Rooms, 6B St Brelades Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RG
07466 307267