Lymphatic drainage and cupping therapy in Liverpool
Wet cupping (hijama), dry cupping, lymphatic drainage and medical massage from a private clinic in Huyton. Over 1000 clients treated across Merseyside, from post surgery recovery to back pain that has not shifted in years.
Sammy · Founder and lead therapist
Led by Sammy, built on results
Liverpool Cupping was founded by Sammy, a specialist in lymphatic drainage, cupping therapy and wet cupping (hijama). With over four years focused purely on these treatments, the clinic exists to help people feel lighter, healthier and more balanced through work that actually does something.
Every treatment happens in a private, spotlessly clean room in Huyton. One therapist, one client, no conveyor belt. We take a full consultation before anything starts, explain exactly what we are doing and why, and send you away with proper aftercare so the results hold.
Alongside client work we also train other professionals in these therapies, with CPD accredited course dates running throughout the year.
- Private one to one treatment room in Huyton, L36
- Single use, sterile equipment for every wet cupping session
- Full consultation and written aftercare with every treatment
- Evening and weekend appointments available
Tell us where it hurts
Tap a point on the body and we will tell you what people usually come to us with in that area, which treatment we would recommend, and roughly how many sessions it takes.
Tap a red point
Where does it hurt?
Pick a point on the body and this will fill in. Most people arrive with something they have carried for months, sometimes years, and have stopped expecting to fix.
Every treatment starts with a consultation, so if you are not sure, message us and describe it in your own words. We will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Agreed with you at your first appointment.
Take the 60 second quiz
Five questions about your pain and we will come back with a recommendation, a rough number of sessions and a plan, rather than a price list.
Which treatment do you need?
Most enquiries start with this question, so here it is laid out plainly. If you are still unsure, message us and we will tell you.
| Treatment | Best for | How it feels | Marks | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymphatic drainage | Bloating, water retention, puffiness, heaviness, recovery after surgery | Very light and rhythmic. Deeply relaxing, most people fall asleep | None | None |
| Dry cupping | Muscle tension, knots, restricted movement, sports recovery | A firm pulling or lifting sensation. Not painful | Circular marks, fade in days | None |
| Wet cupping (hijama) | Long standing back, neck and shoulder pain, migraines, fatigue, full reset | Most clients describe it as painless, with relief felt immediately | Small marks, fade in days | Rest 24 hours, no gym or swimming for a few days |
| Sports and deep tissue | Training loads, chronic tightness, posture, knots that keep returning | Firm and targeted. Can be intense in the tightest spots | None | Possible mild soreness for a day |
| Hot stone | Full body tension, stress, winter stiffness, pure relaxation | Warm and heavy. The most relaxing on the menu | None | None |
Swipe the table sideways to see it all
Lymphatic drainage massage
A gentle, rhythmic massage that encourages the drainage of your lymph nodes and the movement of lymph fluid around the body. Light pressure, deliberately so, because the vessels that carry lymph sit just beneath the skin.
Your lymphatic system clears waste, moves fluid and supports your immune health. When it slows down you feel it, usually as puffiness, heaviness, bloating and that permanently tired feeling. Drainage gets it moving again, and most people can see the difference in the same session.
Lymphatic drainage is a wellbeing and recovery treatment. It is not a weight loss method and it is not a cure for medical conditions. If you have a known lymphatic or cardiovascular condition, message us before booking so we can check it is suitable for you.
Benefits for general health
- Supports the body's natural detoxification process
- Reduces water retention and bloating
- Boosts circulation and immune function
- Helps relieve stress and promotes relaxation
- May improve energy levels and overall wellbeing
- Can help reduce swelling and inflammation
Benefits after surgery
- Assists in reducing swelling and fluid build up
- Encourages faster healing and recovery
- Helps improve circulation to affected areas
- Can reduce discomfort and tightness after surgery
- Supports scar tissue management when appropriate
- Commonly recommended after liposuction, tummy tucks and BBLs with medical approval
Who is it for?
Lymphatic drainage suits a wide range of people looking to improve their health and wellbeing, as well as anyone recovering from surgery. Always make sure you have been cleared by your surgeon or healthcare professional before receiving post operative treatment, and we will work to their guidance on timing.
Signs your lymphatic system is backed up
Your body has a built in drainage system, and when it is not flowing well you tend to feel it in ways you would not expect.
Blocked lymphatic flow can have a negative impact on your sinuses.
Tiredness or lack of energy can be down to the body struggling to clear accumulated waste.
Fluid build up from slow drainage often causes swelling in the face, hands or legs.
Breakouts, acne and a dull complexion can come from toxicity build up.
Dimpled skin can be caused by toxins and waste trapped beneath the surface.
A backed up system can impair digestion, leading to bloating and irregular bowel movements.
If lymphatic flow is compromised, circulation slows down and extremities feel cold or numb.
A compromised lymphatic system can weaken your immune response.
What your recovery plan looks like
A rough shape of how post operative drainage usually runs. Your surgeon's guidance always comes first, and we build the plan around it rather than the other way round.
Get the plan in place
Message us with your procedure and date. We map out session timings so you are not scrambling for an appointment while swollen and sore.
Gentle start
Once your surgeon clears you, drainage begins very light. The focus is comfort, moving early fluid and settling the tightness.
The working phase
Regular sessions while your body is doing the most healing. This is where swelling drops noticeably and where consistency matters most.
Spacing out
Sessions move further apart. Attention shifts to any areas still holding fluid and, where appropriate, scar tissue management.
Maintenance
Most people keep a session in the diary every few weeks while results settle, then drop back to whatever suits them.
Timings vary by procedure and by person. Nothing here replaces your surgeon's instructions, and we will not begin post operative work until you have been cleared.
Recovery starts before you go in
Send us your procedure and your surgery date and we will map out the plan around your surgeon's guidance.
Before and after
All single lymphatic drainage sessions, photographed in the same room, in the same light, minutes apart. Before on the left, after on the right. Results vary from person to person.
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Straight from the treatment room
Including recovery work with the dressings still on, shared with client permission.
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BeforeAfterSingle session · men welcome too
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I feel amazing, full of energy, and had the best sleep I've had in 4 years. No issues with my shoulder since the treatment. I feel like a new person.Wet cupping client · Huyton
Dry cupping and wet cupping (hijama)
Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. That relieves muscle tension, improves blood flow and promotes cell repair, which is why so many clients walk out moving more freely than when they walked in.
Every wet cupping session uses single use, sterile equipment. Cupping also has an analgesic effect, so there is no need to take pain relief before your session.
Dry cupping
Suction only, no incisions. Cups create a vacuum that lifts the tissue, draws blood and lymph to the surface and releases tight muscle. The circular marks are normal, they are not bruises in the usual sense, and they fade within a few days to a couple of weeks.
- Best for muscle tension, knots and restricted movement
- Often combined with deep tissue or sports massage
- Zero downtime, you can carry on with your day
Wet cupping (hijama)
Tiny superficial incisions are made before the cups are applied, drawing a small amount of stagnant blood from the surface tissue. An ancient practice, delivered to modern hygiene standards, and most clients describe it as painless with instant relief.
- Popular for long standing back, neck and shoulder pain
- Also used for migraines, fatigue and general reset
- Single use sterile equipment, every session
What your cupping marks mean
The first thing almost everyone asks afterwards. The colour that comes up tells you something about the area treated, and every mark fades.
Very little congestion in that area and good circulation already. Common in people who come regularly.
Fades in 1 to 3 daysMild congestion. The most common result on a first session across the back and shoulders.
Fades in 3 to 5 daysModerate stagnation. Usually appears over areas of long held tension, most often the traps and lower back.
Fades in 5 to 10 daysSignificant congestion. Nearly always turns up exactly where the pain has been worst, and where clients feel the biggest change.
Fades in 1 to 2 weeksCupping marks are not bruises and they should not be painful. This is the traditional way therapists read the colour of the marks. It is not a medical diagnosis and it does not replace advice from your GP.
One session tells you everything
Back, neck and shoulder pain that has not shifted with anything else is what we see most weeks.
Massage treatments
Standalone or added onto cupping. Tell us what your body is doing and we will pick the right combination on the day.
Sports massage
Firm, targeted work for training loads, recovery between sessions and the niggles that come with pushing hard. Ideal alongside dry cupping over the same area.
Deep tissue massage
Slower and deeper, working through the layers to release long held tension in the back, neck and shoulders. The one clients book when knots keep coming back.
Hot stone massage
Heated basalt stones placed along the body to open everything up before the hands do the work. Deeply relaxing, and brilliant in winter when everything seizes up.
What clients say the morning after
Real messages from real clients. The pattern is always the same. They sleep, then they message.
No pain at all, so strange. And instant relief in my back and shoulder. It's so strange but amazing.
Michele B · Liverpool
I feel amazing, full of energy, had the best sleep I've had in 4 years. I've had no issues with my shoulder since the treatment. Feel like a new person.
Client · Huyton
I feel amazing, pain free for the first time in 18 months. Will book again in about 6 weeks.
Client · Merseyside
Woke up feeling so much lighter and fresher this morning. The pain in my right shoulder is miles better. I'll be booking again for 4 weeks time.
Client · Liverpool
Since the cupping the tension has been nowhere near as bad, even after the gym. I didn't even know I could move and breathe this freely.
Beth · Liverpool
Had the best kip there. Feel like I've got a new back. Sam, you're a little star.
Client · Huyton
Back feels well better, can't thank you enough. Can breathe without pain for the first time in about 2 months.
Client · Liverpool
My period pains have completely gone and they were bad when I came in. My neck feels relaxed for the first time in ages and I've got no pain in my hips or spine. Absolutely made up.
Client · Merseyside
Having this done myself has changed my life.
Gemma H · Liverpool
Been struggling with my back for months, as you can imagine lugging castles around, and after 1 cupping treatment the pain's gone.
Local business owner · Liverpool
Feel amazing already, thank you. You're better than the doctors.
Rachel M · Liverpool
Treated my partner. He's in constant pain with his back and shoulders due to work. Painless, instant relief. His shoulders don't feel tight and the bottom of his back feels great.
Danielle · Liverpool
Thank you so much for coming out on short notice and helping with my mum's knee. She can already feel some relief after weeks in agony.
Tilly · Liverpool
Omg that sports massage was amazing, thank you. You never fail.
Marney · Liverpool
Just walked to the post office without any pain for the first time since my 20s. Feel like I'm on a cloud.
Client · Huyton
I've just had the best cupping massage ever. No pain whatsoever and my back and shoulders feel so relieved.
Client · Liverpool
Let us work out your plan
Five quick questions. At the end we will tell you which treatment we would recommend and roughly how many sessions it usually takes, and you can send the whole lot straight to us so we can come back with a proper answer.
Where is the problem?
Tap the area on the body. If it is more than one place, pick the worst.
How long have you had it?
Roughly is fine.
How does it feel?
Pick whichever is closest.
Is any of this related to surgery?
This changes the plan completely, so it matters.
What makes it worse?
Last one.
Here is what we would suggest
How a session works
Four steps, start to finish. You will know exactly what is happening before anything happens.
Message us
Tell us what is going on in your own words. We will tell you which treatment fits and how long to allow.
Consultation
We run through your medical history, any medication and what you want out of it. Nothing starts until you are happy.
Treatment
In a private room, on a proper couch, with everything sterile and single use where it needs to be.
Aftercare
You leave with clear written aftercare and we check in the next day to see how you slept.
Before your cupping session
Getting ready
- Have a bath or shower an hour or more before your session
- Get any strenuous chores or heavy work done beforehand
- Come on an empty stomach. Avoid heavy food from the night before, or fast for at least 2 to 3 hours. Fluids are perfectly fine
What to wear and bring
- Wear a vest, baggy shorts or three quarter shorts
- You may be asked to remove a top layer depending on the areas being treated
- Bring details of all regular medication so we can make sure it is safe
Medical points to know
- Cupping has an analgesic effect, so there is no need to take pain killers beforehand
- If you have any serious medical concerns, please see your GP before your session
- If you have diabetes, keep your sugar levels controlled before any cupping session
- If you take blood thinners, message us before booking wet cupping
After your cupping session
The first 24 hours
- Drink honey mixed in water after your session, and plenty of fluids
- Avoid having a shower or bath for 24 hours
- Rest, but stay relatively active
Looking after the area
- Apply black seed oil or an antibacterial cream to the cupped areas to help itchiness, aid healing and reduce the risk of infection
- Repeat 2 to 3 times a day until the cupped areas have healed
What to avoid for a few days
- Dairy and red meat for 2 days, as these slow blood flow to the cupped areas
- Swimming, sauna, steam room and the gym
- Strenuous activity
Lymphatic drainage training course
Learn advanced lymphatic drainage techniques to detoxify, de bloat and sculpt the body. Perfect for beauty professionals who want to add a genuinely in demand treatment to the menu, one that supports post operative recovery and body contouring results.
Small classes for maximum hands on learning, in Liverpool, with dates throughout the year.
What you will learn
- Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
- Client consultation and treatment planning
- Health, safety and contraindications
- Correct lymphatic drainage techniques
- Body sculpting and fluid reduction methods
- Post treatment aftercare advice
- Live model demonstration and hands on practical
- Business tips to help you launch the treatment
What is included
- CPD accredited certificate
- Training manual
- Full starter kit
- Ongoing mentoring and support
- Refreshments throughout the day
Limited spaces · small classes
Everything people ask before they book
Does lymphatic drainage massage hurt?
No. Manual lymphatic drainage is deliberately very light. The lymphatic vessels sit just under the skin, so the pressure is much gentler than a normal massage. Most people find it relaxing and plenty of clients fall asleep on the couch.
How many lymphatic drainage sessions will I need?
It depends what you are coming for. General puffiness and bloating often respond well to a single session with a top up every few weeks. Recovery after surgery usually needs a short course rather than a one off. We agree a plan at your first appointment so you are never guessing.
Can I have lymphatic drainage after surgery?
Yes, and it is commonly recommended after procedures such as liposuction, a tummy tuck or a BBL. You must be cleared by your surgeon or healthcare professional first, and we always work to their guidance on timing. Message us with your procedure and surgery date and we will plan around it.
Is wet cupping (hijama) painful?
Most clients describe it as painless. The incisions are tiny and superficial, and many people say it is far less uncomfortable than a tattoo. Cupping also has an analgesic effect, so you do not need to take pain relief beforehand.
How long do cupping marks last?
Circular marks are completely normal and usually fade within three days to two weeks depending on how much congestion was in the area. They are not bruises in the usual sense and they should not be painful.
How often should I have wet cupping?
For general maintenance, every three to four months suits most people. If you are working through pain or a specific issue, sessions may be closer together at first and then spaced out once things settle.
Are men welcome?
Absolutely. Roughly half our clients are men, most of them coming in with work related back, neck and shoulder pain. Everyone is treated in a private room, one to one.
Where in Liverpool are you based?
Our treatment room is in Huyton, Liverpool L36, close to Roby, Prescot and Knowsley and easy to reach from across Merseyside. The exact address is confirmed when you book. Home visits are sometimes possible on request.
How do I book and how much is it?
Message us through the form below, call or send a WhatsApp on 07522 773722, or email. Tell us what you are after and we will confirm pricing and availability for your treatment. Prices depend on which treatment you need and how long we allow, so we would rather quote you properly than guess.
Do you train other therapists?
Yes. We run a CPD accredited lymphatic drainage training course in Liverpool at £500, including the certificate, training manual, full starter kit, ongoing mentoring and refreshments. Dates run throughout the year and classes are kept small. Use the form below and select training course.
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Huyton, Liverpool L36
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