Level 1 Professional Hijama Certification

Developed under the specialisation of

The lessons are animated and real cinematic videos showing each technique step by step. The course was developed under the specialisation of:

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  Dr. Surin Adul

  Founder and President of the College

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  Dr. Surin Adul is an internationally recognized clinical authority, educator, and pioneer in the field of Hijama (wet cupping therapy) and integrative traditional medicine. Based in Thailand, he serves as the Founder and President of The International College of Clinical Cupping and Hijama, leading global initiatives to establish standardized medical benchmarks, sterile operative protocols, and accredited certification pathways for cupping practitioners worldwide.
  Institutional Leadership
  As Founder and President of The International College of Clinical Cupping and Hijama, Dr. Adul spearheads the institution’s mission to bridge traditional Prophetic healing with contemporary clinical science:
  Bullet Global Curriculum Development: Architect of comprehensive training frameworks covering human anatomy, neurovascular dermatomes, aseptic technique, and contraindication screening.
  Bullet International Standards & Ethics: Championing strict infection control, biohazard disposal protocols, and the mandatory use of single-use surgical instruments across training centers in Asia, Europe, and North America.
  Bullet Academic Outreach: Collaborating with international faculty and clinical directors to elevate wet cupping into an accredited, evidence-informed modality recognized by modern healthcare institutions.
  Specialized Training & Accreditations
  Bullet Perkumpulan Bekam Indonesia (PBI) – Indonesia:
  Completed advanced clinical training and certification under PBI (the Indonesian Cupping Association), the premier Southeast Asian governing body for standardized cupping (bekam) methodologies, hygiene protocols, diagnostic mapping, and practitioner standards.
  Bullet National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) – Saudi Arabia:
  Underwent specialized training through programs aligned with Saudi Arabia’s NCCAM (Ministry of Health). This extensive background solidified his clinical mastery of regulatory health guidelines, precision micro-incisional techniques (al-shart), sterile operative field management, and clinical research parameters.
  Core Areas of Clinical Expertise
  Bullet Surgical Precision & Infection Control: Calibrating negative pressure parameters and utilizing microscopic, superficial incisions designed to maximize therapeutic bloodletting benefits without tissue scarring or cellular damage.
  Bullet Anatomical & Meridian Point Selection: Integrating classical Islamic anatomical points (Al-Khael, Al-Akhda’ain, Al-Kahel) with modern myofascial trigger points and vascular distribution networks for targeted pain relief and circulatory enhancement.
  Bullet Integrative Protocol Formulation: Designing complementary regimens for chronic musculoskeletal pain, tension headaches, sports rehabilitation, and metabolic wellness alongside conventional clinical care.

  Vision & Philosophy

  "The future of Hijama depends entirely on clinical excellence. By enforcing university-grade sterility, deep anatomical understanding, and strict procedural ethics, we transform an ancient tradition into a respected pillar of modern complementary medicine."

  Under Dr. Adul’s leadership, The International College of Clinical Cupping and Hijama continues to expand its international faculty, empowering healthcare practitioners with the skills and credentials required to practice safely and effectively in contemporary clinical environments.

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  Dr. Petimat Akhmadova, MD

  Co-Founder of the College

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  Dr. Petimat Akhmadova is a clinical practitioner, educator, and internationally recognized authority in Hijama (wet cupping therapy) and integrative traditional medicine. She is a Co-Founder of The International College of Clinical Cupping and Hijama, an institution dedicated to standardizing cupping education, infection control, and clinical safety benchmarks worldwide.
  Professional Background & Global Practice
  Born and raised in Chechnya, Dr. Akhmadova maintains deep roots in the rich healing traditions of the Caucasus while operating an active international clinical and academic schedule:
  Bullet Clinical Practice in Chechnya (6 Months/Year):
  Spends half the year treating patients in Chechnya, where she delivers clinical, protocol-driven Hijama for chronic pain syndromes, circulatory disorders, tension-type headaches, and systemic wellness.
  Bullet International Training & Academic Leadership (6 Months/Year):
  Devotes the remainder of the year to traveling across Europe and the United States, leading hands-on masterclasses and clinical certification workshops on behalf of The International College of Clinical Cupping and Hijama. In this leadership role, she trains physicians, therapists, and complementary health providers in sterile technique, anatomical mapping, and modern contraindication screening.
  Academic & Specialized Training
  Bullet Istanbul Medipol University – Istanbul, Turkey:

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  Zainab Balkis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, L.Ac

  Nurse practitioner and licensed acupuncturist

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  Zainab Balkis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, L.Ac, is a Boston-based advanced practice registered nurse, licensed acupuncturist, and clinical specialist in Hijama (wet cupping therapy) and traditional integrative medicine. Blending Western primary care diagnostics with Classical East Asian medicine and Prophetic healing traditions, she provides a rare, tri-disciplinary approach to somatic wellness, pain rehabilitation, and holistic health.
  Academic & Clinical Credentials

  Chamberlain University:

  Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

  Rigorous clinical training in advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and evidence-based chronic disease management.

  Degree in Acupuncture:

  Formal academic and clinical education in acupuncture and East Asian medicine, specializing in meridian energetics, neuro-acupuncture, myofascial trigger points, and somatic regulation.

  University of Jordan:

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  Foundational inpatient, surgical, and community health nursing education within Jordan's premier medical training environment.

  Classical Apprenticeships & Traditional Studies

  Prophetic Hijama Academy (Sanaa, Yemen):

  Completed two years of intensive, hands-on clinical apprenticeship in Sanaa under master practitioners of traditional wet cupping. Her training centered on:

  High-precision superficial micro-incisions (al-shart) to optimize circulation without tissue damage or scarring.

  Bullet Classical anatomical point selection, humoral principles, and deep tissue vacuum titration.

  Traditional Islamic Healing Scholars (Jordan):

  Advanced mentorship under renowned scholars of Tibb Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine), focusing on constitutional health, natural therapeutics, and historical healing methodologies.

  Clinical Focus & Practice (San Francisco, CA)

  Based in San Francisco, Balkis operates an integrative clinical practice serving patients seeking evidence-informed alternatives for complex musculoskeletal and systemic issues:

  Triple-Discipline Pain Management:

  Seamlessly integrates advanced nurse practitioner evaluations, acupuncture needle protocols, and targeted Hijama to address chronic lumbar/cervical pain, migraine syndromes, myofascial dysfunction, and sports injuries.

  Sterile Hospital-Grade Protocols:

  Enforces strict aseptic technique, single-use surgical equipment, precise hemodynamic screening, and contraindication safety across all cupping and needle therapies.

  Holistic Women’s Health & Nervous System Regulation:

  Combines acupuncture and gentle cupping modalities to support autonomic nervous system balance, chronic stress, hormonal transitions, and tension-related disorders.

  Philosophy of Care

  "By uniting modern advanced practice nursing with classical acupuncture and authentic Prophetic cupping, we provide care that is clinically safe, anatomically grounded, and deeply restorative.

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  Dr. Adam Ayyad

  Physician and Hijama instructor

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  Dr. Adam Ayyad is a physician and hijama instructor who trained in Palestine and Jordan. Bringing together his medical background and international hijama training, he offers students a perspective that connects traditional practice with clinical understanding. His teaching emphasizes clear instruction, thoughtful technique, and a patient-centered approach to care.

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  Dr. Ribhi Hazin, MD

  Physician, board certified in internal medicine

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  Dr. Ribhi Hazin is a Harvard-educated physician, former Fulbright Scholar, and global health policy expert. A seasoned academic and clinician, he has contributed to clinical trials at Harvard, the Mayo Clinic, and the Cleveland Clinic, authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications, and led international humanitarian medical missions across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe for more than two decades.

  Having trained extensively across Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, and Syria, Dr. Hazin studied under master Hijama practitioners who passed down ancient, closely guarded hijama techniques that are exceedingly rare and nearly impossible to learn today. As one of the few clinicians in the world qualified to teach these preserved traditional methods, he bridges centuries-old clinical wisdom with modern medical science, offering students an extraordinary, authentic training experience grounded in firsthand mastery.