Therapeutic Recovery

Cupping & Hijama

Ancient vacuum therapy for circulation, detoxification and deep muscular release. Available as wet, blood and dry cupping.

What it is

Pulling tension up and out.

Cupping creates a vacuum on the skin, drawing blood to the surface and lifting the fascia away from underlying tissue. This releases adhesions, improves circulation and activates the body’s own healing response in ways that compression-based massage cannot reach.

Vanna approaches cupping through a somatic lens, supporting not just physical tissue but the nervous system and energy body simultaneously.

Three types available

Dry Cupping

Suction cups placed on the skin to lift fascia, increase blood flow and release surface tension. No incision.

Wet Cupping / Hijama

Small superficial incisions followed by cupping to draw out stagnant blood and toxins. A deeply purifying practice with roots in traditional medicine.

Blood Cupping

A graduated technique drawing more directly on the circulatory system for deeper therapeutic effect.

What it addresses

Results clients notice

Pain relief

Reduces chronic muscular pain, back and neck tension, and localised soreness that other treatment has not shifted.

Improved circulation

Blood flow to treated areas increases measurably, supporting tissue healing and repair.

Lymphatic drainage

Cupping activates lymphatic pathways, reducing swelling and supporting the body's natural detoxification.

Digestive support

Traditional cupping on the abdomen and back has well-documented effects on digestive health.

Nervous system calming

The somatic approach Vanna brings to cupping produces a settling effect that extends well beyond physical tissue.

Reduced inflammation

Wet and blood cupping specifically targets inflammatory conditions and stagnation in the blood.

Investment

$165

45 minutes

By appointment · Port Adelaide studio

Your practitioner

Vanna

Vanna is an Intuitive Holistic Therapist, Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer based in Port Adelaide. She has trained extensively in somatic bodywork, lymphatic therapy, cupping and nervous system regulation. Vanna trained in both dry and Hijama (wet) cupping, integrating each within a somatic nervous system approach.

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After struggling with bursitis pain and poor circulation with no success from physiotherapy, my experience at AlQuemi has surpassed all those previous attempts.

Tamika C.

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Questions answered

Before you book

Dry cupping is not painful, most clients describe a pulling sensation that becomes comfortable within moments. Wet and blood cupping involves brief superficial incisions that are minor and well-tolerated. Vanna works carefully and explains each step.

Cupping often leaves circular marks that are not bruises but a sign of blood brought to the surface. These typically fade within 3–7 days. They are normal and indicate areas of congestion or tension.

Yes, when performed by a trained practitioner using sterile equipment, as Vanna does. Wet cupping has been practised for thousands of years across multiple healing traditions.

For general wellbeing, every 3–4 weeks is common. For specific conditions, Vanna may recommend a closer protocol initially.

Yes. Cupping is included in the Somatic Lymphatic Reset and 555 Treatment. As a standalone session it pairs well with remedial massage or gua sha.