A practical comparison of wet cupping and dry cupping, with questions to ask a provider about the booked method.
Hijama is wet cupping, while dry cupping does not pierce the skin
NCCIH distinguishes the methods by whether the skin is pierced: dry cupping uses suction without piercing, while wet cupping includes piercing before blood flows into the cup. This clinic’s current catalogue lists wet cupping services.
What dry cupping means
The NCCIH overview describes dry cupping as a method in which a cup creates suction on the skin without piercing it.
That definition identifies the method; it does not establish a promised outcome.
What wet cupping or hijama means
In the same independent overview, wet cupping involves piercing the skin before blood flows into the cup. Hijama is the secondary name this clinic uses for wet cupping.
Ask a provider to name the method attached to a booking rather than assuming all cupping appointments are the same.
What Sincerity currently offers
Sincerity publishes four wet cupping or full spiritual appointment choices for women and men. It does not list a dry-cupping service in the current catalogue.
The booking confirmation should match the audience, service, price and duration selected on this site.
Published clinic details
Sincerity Cupping Clinic is at 330 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 6HH. Opening hours are daily 10:00–19:00. Current appointment choices are Women: Women's wet cupping, £45, 45 minutes; Men: Men's wet cupping, £45, 40 minutes; Women: Full spiritual appointment, £80, 90 minutes; Men: Full spiritual appointment, £80, 80 minutes.
Evidence and safety
Cupping is complementary care, not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health guide to cupping explains that research is limited and describes possible side effects.
Personal medical questions need an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. The clinic can explain its service and operational policy, but it does not diagnose conditions or direct changes to prescribed care.
Book or ask first
Compare the four appointments on the Cupping & prices page, use the contact page, or choose the right booking route. For a non-medical question, WhatsApp 07552 540000.