The Global Revival of Hijama (Cupping Therapy) – From Prohibition to Modern Healthcare
- Brainz Magazine
- 5 days ago
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Suleyman Gok is a leading Hijama (Cupping Therapy) practitioner and educator. Practicing since 2008 and teaching since 2010, he has trained over 8,000 practitioners globally, contributing to the academic standardization and professional development of Hijama education worldwide.
For nearly a century, roughly between 1910 and 2010, Hijama (wet cupping therapy) and many other traditional medical practices were restricted, marginalized, or formally prohibited across large parts of the Western world, including the United States and Canada. During this period, biomedical models dominated healthcare systems, leaving little institutional space for complementary and traditional therapies.
In the early 21st century, however, the global healthcare paradigm began to shift.
Learning Hijama in the modern era: The right path matters
As interest in Hijama began to re-emerge, an equally important question followed, "What is the most effective and responsible way to learn Hijama today?"
Proper education is the foundation of safe, ethical, and clinically effective practice. Hijama is not merely a technique; it is a structured therapeutic discipline that requires anatomical knowledge, hygiene protocols, clinical reasoning, and ethical responsibility.
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A notable turning point occurred around 2010 in the United Kingdom when Hijama therapy regained public attention after prominent individuals openly received cupping treatment from qualified practitioners. This visibility accelerated a broader movement toward holistic, preventive, and natural healthcare approaches.
Since then, Hijama has experienced an extraordinary global resurgence. The number of practitioners and patients has increased exponentially, by hundreds, and in some regions, thousands, of times within just over a decade. This growth reflects deeper changes in patient expectations, healthcare delivery models, and professional education standards.
Understanding the rise of Hijama in modern healthcare
Several interconnected factors explain Hijama’s rapid expansion worldwide:
Growing dissatisfaction with symptom-focused treatment models
Increased interest in evidence-informed traditional medicine
Integration of complementary therapies into regulated healthcare systems
Professionalization through standardized education and certification
Together, these developments have transformed Hijama from a marginalized practice into a recognized and respected therapeutic discipline.
Benefits of becoming a Hijama practitioner
Becoming a Hijama practitioner today represents far more than learning a manual technique; it is the adoption of a holistic healthcare profession with clinical, ethical, and social dimensions.
Growing global demand: Across cultures and continents, patients are increasingly turning to natural, holistic, and prophetic medicine, positioning Hijama among the most sought-after complementary therapies worldwide.
Strong financial opportunity: Practitioners can establish independent practices, charge per session, and develop sustainable income models. With proper training, certification costs are often recovered within a small number of treatments.
Flexible career structure: Hijama allows exceptional professional flexibility, part-time or full-time work, home-based clinics, wellness centers, or international practice.
Meaningful impact on patient wellbeing: Practitioners regularly support individuals suffering from chronic pain, migraines, stress-related disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions, creating deep professional fulfillment.
Spiritual and ethical significance: As a Sunnah-recommended treatment of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Hijama offers spiritual reward alongside physical benefit, adding purpose and ethical depth.
Complementary integration: Hijama integrates seamlessly with massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, and physiotherapy.
Community trust and respect: Well-trained practitioners gain recognition as ethical, reliable healthcare providers.
Continuous personal and professional growth: Education in anatomy, hygiene, and clinical safety strengthens both competence and confidence.
Why Hijama Institute leads global education
As Hijama’s popularity has grown, the importance of high-quality education and ethical standards has become undeniable.
Hijama Institute has been at the forefront of this transformation:
A global faculty of 40+ expert trainers
Over 30,000 practitioners trained worldwide since 2010
Structured pathways from Beginner to Advanced and Instructor-level certification
Strong emphasis on anatomy, hygiene, clinical safety, and evidence-informed practice
I have personally trained more than 8,000 practitioners across multiple countries, with a clear mission, "To elevate Hijama from a misunderstood traditional practice into a globally respected healthcare profession."
Advanced certification and mentorship
Practitioners who complete the Beginner, Advanced, and Workshop Trainer programs receive:
One full year of complimentary coaching and mentorship, supporting clinical mastery, patient confidence, and sustainable practice growth.
Conclusion
Hijama is no longer a forgotten or marginal tradition. It is a revived medical art, aligned with the future of integrative and preventive healthcare.
For those seeking a profession that combines clinical relevance, ethical depth, spiritual meaning, and financial sustainability, Hijama offers a rare and powerful opportunity.
True mastery begins not with technique alone, but with education, mentorship, and vision.
The future of Hijama belongs to those who learn it correctly and teach it responsibly.
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Süleyman Gök, Hijama (Cupping Therapy) Practitioner and Educator
Suleyman Gok is a leading Hijama (Cupping Therapy) practitioner and educator with extensive international experience in traditional medicine. He has practiced Hijama since 2008 and has been teaching professionally since 2010. He is the founder of the Hijama Institute & Traditional Medicine Academy, established to advance structured education and professional standards in cupping therapy. To date, he has trained over 8,000 practitioners and approximately 90 Hijama trainers worldwide. His work integrates classical Hijama principles with anatomy, clinical safety, and evidence-informed practice, contributing significantly to the global standardization of Hijama education.
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