Hijama in Melbourne

Hijama is the Arabic name for wet cupping. A practitioner places cups on the skin to create suction, makes a few small, shallow cuts, then puts the cups back on so a small amount of blood is drawn into them. It is a traditional practice that many Muslims keep as part of the Sunnah.

Both use suction cups on the skin. Dry cupping stops there and the skin stays intact. Hijama, or wet cupping, adds small superficial cuts so a little blood is collected in the cup. Because the skin is broken, hygiene matters more: ask about single-use blades and cups, gloves and how used sharps are disposed of.

Many Muslims practise hijama as a Sunnah. Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Indeed, the best of remedies you have is cupping" (Sahih al-Bukhari). Hijama sits alongside, not in place of, advice from your doctor.

Start with the providers listed on this page, all in Victoria. Listings currently cover Cranbourne West, Narre Warren South, Keysborough, Dallas, Craigieburn, Fawkner and more. Open a listing to see where the provider is based and how to contact them, then ask about availability, who performs the session and their hygiene practices before you book.

Yes. Brotherhood Cupping, based in Narre Warren South, is a mobile hijama service that visits clients at home. Ask the provider which suburbs they cover before booking. Other providers on this page work from a clinic.

Many clients prefer a practitioner of the same gender, and several providers say on their listing who performs the sessions. If it is not stated, ask when you book so the right practitioner is arranged.

Ask whether blades, cups and gloves are single use, how the room is cleaned between clients and what aftercare you will be given. A careful practitioner will ask about your medications and health before starting. If you take blood thinners, are pregnant or have an ongoing medical condition, speak to your GP first.