DA Laser Clinic

Dry Cupping

Dry cupping therapy is an ancient non-invasive modality where specialized suction cups are placed on the skin to create a negative pressure environment. Unlike wet cupping (Hijama), dry cupping involves no skin incisions or blood removal. How It Works: The Science of Negative Pressure Most manual therapies (like standard massage) use positive pressure—pressing down into tissues. Cupping uses negative pressure (suction) to pull tissues upward. This decompression separates layers of skin, fascia, and muscle tissue, encouraging fluid exchange and circulation in areas that are tight or stagnant. Benefits: Lymphatic Drainage & Detoxification, Muscle Relaxation & Pain Relief, Soft Tissue & Wear-and-Tear Repair, Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode). It is good for: - Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts: For post-workout recovery, delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and myofascial release. - Desk Workers & Office Professionals: To address neck strain, upper back stiffness, and tension headaches caused by prolonged sitting. - Individuals with Chronic Pain or Injuries: Helpful for sufferers of back pain, sciatica, shoulder impingement, or soft tissue wear-and-tear. - Wellness & Detox Seekers: Anyone looking to boost lymphatic flow, reduce water retention, and reduce stress levels.

£45 for 1 hour 4 30 minute sessions £110 4 1 hour sessions £170

30 min30 £

Hot Cupping

Hot cupping therapy (often called Fire Cupping) is a traditional healing technique where a flame is briefly inserted into a thick glass cup to create a vacuum before applying it directly to the skin. Like dry cupping, it is non-invasive with no skin incisions, but it combines the mechanical suction of cupping with deep thermal heat. How it works: To create suction, a practitioner lights an alcohol-soaked cotton ball, briefly inserts it inside the glass cup to consume the oxygen, and immediately presses the glass against the skin. As the air inside cools down, it creates negative pressure (suction). The added warmth relaxes superficial blood vessels, making the tissue significantly more pliable than cold ambient cupping techniques. Benefits: Lymphatic Drainage & Channels, Deep Muscle & Fascia Relaxation, Soft Tissue & Wear-and-Tear Repair, Thermal warmth paired with parasympathetic nerve activation reduces cortisol levels. Leaves patients feeling deeply relaxed, energized, lighter, and free of persistent aching. People with Chronic Muscle Stiffness: Ideal for individuals who struggle to relax under cold or room-temperature manual treatments. Athletes & Active Individuals: Speeds recovery from heavy training sessions, wear-and-tear, or soft tissue strain. Desk Workers with Poor Circulation: Excellent for upper back, shoulder, and neck stiffness caused by cold environments or static posture. Individuals Seeking Natural Detox: Supports body drainage, clears fluid buildup, and improves overall vital energy (Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine).

£50 for 1 hour with deep tissue massage of the back £190 for a set of four 1 hour sessions with deep tissue massage of the back

40 min40 £

Hijama or Wet Cupping

Wet cupping therapy, widely known as Hijama, is an ancient therapeutic practice that combines suction with controlled micro-incisions to extract small amounts of stagnant blood, interstitial fluid, and metabolic cellular waste from the skin's surface layers. Unlike dry or hot cupping (which rely solely on negative pressure to mobilize fluids internally), wet cupping uses a two-step suction and extraction method: - Primary Suction: Cups are placed on specific points (often along major muscle groups or lymphatic hubs) for 3–5 minutes to draw stagnant blood and fluid up to the superficial skin layers. - Micro-Incisions: The cups are removed, and tiny, light superficial scratches (less than 1 mm deep) are made on the skin surface using a sterile scalpel or lancet. - Secondary Extraction: The cups are reapplied, creating a second vacuum that draws out small amounts of dark, stagnant fluid containing metabolic toxins, cellular debris, and dead blood cells. Benefits: Lymphatic Drainage & Channels, Systemic Body Detoxification, Muscle Relaxation & Pain Relief, Stimulates nerve pathways and triggers endorphin release while reducing physical systemic load., Leaves individuals feeling lighter, calmer, deeply relaxed, and energized post-treatment.

£200 for a set of 4 sessions with complimentary Dry Cupping and Hot Cupping

1h55 £