Wet Cupping/Hijama

Wet Cupping also known as Hijama (in Arabic) is an ancient remedy dating back to the seventh century. The aim of this treatment is to boost blood circulation and clean out the lymphatic system via controlled, supervised bleeding techniques or medicinal bleeding, where blood is drawn by local suction from a small skin incision.

What to expect in a typical Hijama session?

Naseema begins every Wet Cupping/Hijama session with a massage cupping treatment using glass fire cups.  Following a five to ten-minute massage cupping treatment, single use disposable cups are placed on specific meridian points on the patient’s back. A mild suction is created using a pump, cups are left for a few minutes to create a local anaesthesia effect.

The cups are then removed and superficial skin incisions are made with a small cupping scalpel/surgical blade. The cups are then reapplied and a second suction is performed leaving the cups on for a few minutes in order to draw out the toxic blood. This process may be repeated a few times.

Wet cupping is said to relieve congestion by taking out ‘bad’ blood allowing one’s body to create fresh, new blood.

Why see a registered professional for your Hijama?

Chinese Medicine Practitioner’s in Australia are required to complete a minimum 4 year Bachelor’s degree. In addition to a TCM qualification Naseema underwent high level training in cupping therapy and blood-letting both in Australia and China and has furthered her education by undertaking specific training in Hijama Therapy.

Chinese Medicine Practitioners are Registered Health Professionals in Australia and registered under the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). Classed as Allied Health Professionals they pride themselves on following a strict code of ethics always putting health and safety of clients and the wider public as a priority. 

What is Fertility Hijama and do you offer it?

As mentioned above, Cupping Therapy facilitates blood flow, during this process cells are nourished and blockages removed which is key for optimal reproductive health.

During a Fertility Cupping/Hijama session, in addition to the requisite cups placed on the back, additional cupping is done on the lower abdomen and sometimes on the chest.  Timing is critical and key to effectiveness of Fertility Hijama. Fertility Hijama is recommended in the first few days of one’s menstrual cycle or before ovulation if one is trying to conceive.

As a multi-modality practitioner Naseema is in the unique position to offer all her fertility clients an inclusive Fertility Hijama experience borrowing from her skills as an Acupuncturist, Fertility Massage Therapist and Herbalist.