Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing — Delivered to Your Door
Cupping therapy (вакуумный массаж, баночный массаж) is a time-honoured method used across Eastern and Middle Eastern traditions to promote circulation, detoxify the body, and relieve muscle tension. At Hirudo.Clinic, we offer discreet, nurse-led cupping treatments in the comfort of your home, hotel, or clinic setting — serving London’s international and wellness-conscious clients.
We offer:
- 🔸 Dry cupping (classic static technique)
- 🔸 Moving cupping (with massage oil)
- 🔸 Detox cupping (combined with IV therapy or herbal compress)
- 🔸 Post-flight or post-stress recovery cupping
- 🔸 Women’s health cupping protocols (lower back, hormonal zones)
💆♀️ Benefits of Cupping Therapy
| Symptom / Goal | Benefit of Cupping |
|---|---|
| Muscle tension & back pain | Deep tissue relief |
| Fatigue, burnout | Energy circulation |
| Chronic stress | Nervous system calming |
| Lymph stagnation / swelling | Lymphatic activation |
| Post-illness recovery | Detox & immune support |
| Skin dullness, cellulite | Improved tone & blood flow |
📍 Where We Work
- Private homes (discreet and sanitized equipment)
- 5-star hotels and serviced apartments
- Partnered wellness clinics in Central and West London
🧑⚕️ Performed by Certified Wellness Practitioners
Our therapists bring solid experience and training in both traditional and medical cupping methods. They perform Russian, Arabic, and Chinese techniques with precision and care. Each session begins with a thorough pre-consultation, and we follow strict UK hygiene standards throughout every treatment.
🕰️ Session Duration & Pricing
- Standard session: 40–50 minutes
- Introductory price: from £75 (at-home visit)
- Available 7 days/week across London (including same-day bookings)
🌐 Book Your Cupping Session Today
To arrange a visit, WhatsApp us +44 7903 222997
Or email: [email protected]
Cupping therapy can also be combined with IV drips, massage, or lymphatic detox — ask about our wellness packages.
🩺 Difference Between Russian, Arabic, and Chinese Cupping Techniques
🇷🇺 Russian Cupping (Баночный массаж по-русски)
- Focus: Muscle relaxation, lymphatic drainage, and blood circulation
- Technique: Often uses moving cups with oil (dynamic cupping), especially on the back and legs
- Purpose: Reduce pain, boost immunity, improve skin tone (used in both wellness and beauty)
- Tools: Glass or silicone cups; traditional fire cupping may be used, but oil-based sliding is most common
📝 Often used in physiotherapy, sanatoriums, and post-injury recovery in Russian medicine.
🇨🇳 Chinese Cupping (拔罐 – Báguàn)
- Focus: Qi flow (energy channels), balancing organs, removing internal “cold” or “wind”
- Technique: Can be static (cups stay in one place) or dynamic; sometimes combined with acupuncture
- Purpose: Treat internal imbalances, colds, asthma, joint pain
- Tools: Often uses fire cupping, bamboo or thick glass cups
📝 Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), focused on meridians and organ systems.
🇸🇦 Arabic / Islamic Cupping (Hijama – الحجامة)
- Focus: Detoxification of the blood; spiritual and physical cleansing
- Technique: In wet cupping, small incisions are made before placing cups to draw out a small amount of blood
- Purpose: Sunnah practice in Islamic tradition; used for purification, headaches, fatigue, digestive issues
- Tools: Plastic or glass cups with manual suction pump
📝 Considered both a medical and religious practice, especially when done on Sunnah days.
⚖️ Key Differences
| Style | Dry / Wet | Tools | Philosophy / Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian | Mostly dry | Silicone/glass + oil | Muscle tone, lymph flow, beauty |
| Chinese | Dry or fire | Glass/bamboo | Qi balance, organ healing |
| Arabic | Wet (with incisions) | Plastic/glass | Detox through blood, Sunnah practice |
✅ Common Ground
Despite differences, all three styles:
- Stimulate blood flow and reduce tension
- Are used in detox, wellness, and pain management
- Require proper hygiene, technique, and understanding of body zones