Muscle recovery · massage & cupping

Muscle recovery in St Albans

Tension-release massage and soft tissue work, with cupping or muscle scraping where suitable. Choose 60 or 90 minutes from £75. Hijama optional.

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60 or 90 minutesHijama optionalAfter-work appointments until 10:30pm

Cupping massage at Herts Cupping, St Albans

Sessions and prices

One session, several methods.

Choose by time and areas. Add Hijama if you want wet cupping in the same visit.

Most booked

Targeted Deep Tissue

60 minutes · one main area

£75

Best for

One area that keeps tightening: back, neck and shoulders, hips or legs.

Hands-on deep tissue work, with dry cupping, muscle scraping or percussion where it helps.

Follow-up within 8 weeks: £60

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Full Body Deep Tissue

90 minutes · several areas

£110

Best for

Several tight areas, heavy training weeks or whole-body tension.

Deep tissue work across several areas, with cupping, scraping or percussion where it helps.

Follow-up within 8 weeks: £90

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Targeted Deep Tissue + Hijama

60 minutes · up to 5 Hijama cups

£95

Best for

Focused muscle work and Hijama in one visit.

Deep tissue work on one main area plus up to 5 Hijama cups.

Follow-up within 8 weeks: £75

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Full Body Deep Tissue + Hijama

90 minutes · up to 10 Hijama cups

£135

Best for

The complete session: full body work and Hijama together.

Deep tissue work across several areas plus up to 10 Hijama cups.

Follow-up within 8 weeks: £110

Book Full Body Deep Tissue + Hijama

Why combine them

When massage alone isn’t enough.

Pressing harder isn’t always the answer. Different methods give a tight area a different input, so the session can change approach when one method isn’t working.

Pressure

Sports & deep tissue massage

Hands-on massage for loaded, tight muscles, tailored to training or everyday tension.

Lift

Cupping massage

Static or moving cups lift and stretch tissue rather than pressing into it.

Precision

Muscle scraping

Steel tools work along a stubborn line of tightness.

See the difference

What changes in a combined appointment?

Compare pressure, suction and tool-assisted contact. Methods are discussed, not added as a fixed routine.

See how this method is applied

Your session at Herts Cupping

Massage60 minutes · £75

Dedicated muscle work, with pressure tailored to you.

Book dedicated time for the muscles that need attention. Hands-on deep tissue work is the foundation, with pressure adjusted throughout. Optional dry cupping, scraping or percussion is explained before use.

The experience: Pressure, warmth or tenderness. It should be discussed and adjusted, not endured.
Skin contact: No planned skin incisions or blood removal.
Choose your appointment: 60 minutes for focused work on one main area. Choose 90 minutes when you want more time across several areas.

See times for deep tissue Explore deep tissue massage

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Your session at Herts Cupping

Dry cuppingStandalone · £35

A suction-only session, without the wet cups.

Explore cupping without incisions or blood removal. We explain the sensation, agree the areas and adjust the suction. Dry cups are also included with every Hijama appointment.

The experience: Pulling or tightness. Suction can be reduced; temporary round marks can occur.
Skin contact: No incisions and no planned blood removal.
Choose your appointment: Book dry cupping on its own, or choose a deep tissue session if hands-on massage is your priority.

See times for dry cupping Explore dry cupping

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Your session at Herts Cupping

Muscle scraping30 minutes · £45

Dedicated time for a stubborn area.

A focused appointment using smooth tools over selected muscular areas. Choose 30 minutes for one area or 60 minutes for several. Scraping can also be included within a deep tissue session, where suitable.

The experience: Repeated tool contact over the area. Pressure is adapted to your feedback; temporary redness can occur.
Skin contact: No planned incisions. Broken or unsuitable skin is avoided.
Choose your appointment: Choose a scraping-led appointment when this is the method you want. Choose deep tissue if you prefer massage as the foundation.

See times for muscle scraping Explore muscle scraping

From a client’s Google review

“I initially asked for hijama for my hamstring but he advised a Targeted Deep Tissue session would be more helpful for my needs.”

Adnaan Ali · excerpt Read Google reviews

See a real Hijama session and understand these illustrations

The diagrams explain contact with the skin. For the actual clinic setting and wet-cupping process, you can watch our existing Hijama footage. It does not demonstrate a massage-only appointment.

They show how the methods are applied, not that one works better or treats the cause of a symptom. Evidence and suitability differ by method and condition. Read the benefits and evidence guide. You can ask to stay with hands-on work or decline any method.

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Cupping massage

What “moving cupping” actually is.

Static cups

Cups left in place

Placed on a tight area for a few minutes. These are the cups that leave round marks.

Moving cups

Cups glided with oil

Moved across the skin like a massage stroke, to lift and loosen a wider area.

With movement

Cups plus stretching

You move the joint while the cup holds the tissue, for areas like the shoulder or hip.

Google reviews

What clients say.

Recent Google reviews from people who have visited the clinic.

Google reviewsRead independent client feedbackSee current reviews directly on our Google profile.

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      EXCELLENT  
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   shaukatp ali 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been having Hijama treatments every three months for over 15 years and have tried many practitioners across the UK, from Manchester to the South. Without a doubt, my recent experience with Shahid was outstanding. His technique was so gentle that I barely felt any discomfort, and the recovery afterwards was excellent.

Shahid has a professional setup and clearly has extensive knowledge and experience in Hijama. So impressed was I with the results that I returned a week later for a deep tissue massage, and once again he exceeded my expectations.

Shahid is conscientious, skilled, and genuinely passionate about helping people. Unlike some who seem motivated purely by money, he clearly cares about delivering the best possible treatment. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
 
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   Katie G 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been looking for some natural stress relief therapy for quite some time and randomly came across this Hijama Cupping therapy. It was really explained well to me, the setup was very professional in the clinic and I cannot believe how much relief I found after the sessions. I was finding it difficult to sleep and was sleeping like a baby for the first few days. The sound of it was really scary, but it was nothing more than a slight scratch, nothing compared to the pains I went through with Tattoos and it healed up really quickly. Have been telling all my family and friends about this. Some are not convinced, but I will definitely be back for more in the future.
  
 
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   Dee Al-abaidy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worth every penny i spent he relax and take out all the pressures recomened to all people around herts or st albans
  
 
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   Adnaan Ali 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shahid helped me with my recovery with my hamstring but he recommends the best course of action. For example, I initially asked for hijama for my hamstring but he advised a targeted recovery session would be more helpful for my needs. He also gave me gym exercises to help with recovery. After the session I noticed my issue subsided. He’s really friendly and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Top class service.
  
 
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   Edad Ahmed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tried cupping for the first time and was feeling nervous. Abdus Shahid was very professional and talked me through the process. It helped relieve tightness in my quads. I would highly recommend
  
 
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   Noman Khan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience at this cupping centre professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session The clinic was very clean and hygienic and everything was explained clearly before the treatment. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed and much better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality cupping therapy.
  
 
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   Karzan Ahmad 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ll give this guy more star ⭐ if there was thank you for your good work really help full and did a great job
  
 
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   srikanthreddy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good experience its was awesome

Before you book

Message us before booking if you’re pregnant, take blood-thinning medication, have a bleeding disorder, diabetes, a skin condition in the area, or a recent injury or operation. Sudden, severe or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or swelling needs a GP, NHS 111 or A&E first, not a massage appointment.

Questions

Massage and cupping questions.

Is this still a massage?

Yes. Hands-on deep tissue work is the foundation. Cupping and scraping are added where they help, and the session can stay massage-only if you prefer.

Is this the same as Hijama?

No. These cups use suction only: no scratches and no blood. Hijama is wet cupping and can be added by choosing a Deep Tissue + Hijama session. About Hijama

Will cupping leave marks?

Static cups often leave round marks that fade over a few days. Moving cupping usually leaves redness rather than circles. What cupping marks mean

Do I need to choose the methods?

No. Tell us where it’s tight and we’ll suggest what to use. You can say no to anything.

Is this good for desk workers?

Yes. Neck, upper back and shoulder tightness from desk work is one of the most common reasons people book this session.

The detail, if you want it

Soft tissue work and tension-release massage

Soft tissue work describes hands-on treatment of muscular areas. Here, deep tissue massage is the foundation, with cupping, IASTM or percussion available where suitable. Choose the session length; we agree the methods together. This is complementary bodywork, not injury diagnosis or rehabilitation.

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