Care at The SAF Clinic

Treatments

Professional, evidence-informed treatments tailored to individual needs, recovery goals and overall wellbeing.

Treatments are delivered by Safwan, an HCPC Registered Chartered Physiotherapist, with each session adapted around you.

Sports massage applied to a client’s upper back at The SAF Clinic

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Sports Massage Therapy

Hands-on soft tissue therapy for muscular tension, recovery and movement.

Sports Massage uses a range of hands-on techniques to help relieve muscular tightness, reduce discomfort and support recovery.

Despite its name, Sports Massage isn't just for athletes. It can be suitable for anyone experiencing muscular tension or stiffness related to exercise, work or everyday activity.

Ideal For

  • Muscular tension and tightness
  • General aches and stiffness
  • Exercise and sports recovery
  • Gym users and athletes
  • Office workers and sedentary lifestyles
  • Supporting movement and flexibility

Duration30 minutes

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Graston instrument applied to a client’s neck and upper back

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Graston Therapy

Instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy to support movement and recovery.

Graston Therapy uses specialised stainless-steel instruments over selected areas of the body to address muscular tightness and soft-tissue restriction.

Treatment is tailored to the individual, with the instruments applied alongside professional assessment, clinical judgement and client feedback.

Ideal For

  • Muscular tightness and tension
  • Soft-tissue restriction
  • Supporting scar-tissue management
  • Supporting movement and mobility
  • Exercise recovery
  • Active individuals

Duration30 minutes

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Acupuncture needles placed in a client’s lower leg and foot

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Acupuncture

A targeted treatment using fine, sterile needles to support pain management and recovery.

Acupuncture involves the careful insertion of fine, sterile, single-use needles into selected points of the body.

At The SAF Clinic, acupuncture is used within a professional, evidence-informed approach and is tailored to the individual's presentation, treatment goals and comfort.

May Be Considered For

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Muscular tension
  • Pain management
  • Supporting rehabilitation
  • Supporting recovery and general wellbeing

DurationApproximately 30–45 minutes

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Dry needling applied to a client’s shoulder at The SAF Clinic

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Dry Needling

Targeted needling therapy for muscular tightness and trigger points.

Dry Needling uses fine, sterile, single-use needles carefully inserted into selected muscles or trigger points as part of a wider treatment approach.

Treatment is based on individual assessment and may be used to help manage muscular tightness, discomfort and movement restriction.

May Be Considered For

  • Muscular tightness
  • Myofascial trigger points
  • Muscular discomfort
  • Restricted movement associated with muscular tension
  • Supporting rehabilitation and recovery

Duration30 minutes

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Traditional techniques. Individual care.

Cupping Therapy

The SAF Clinic offers Dry Cupping, Fire Cupping and Wet Cupping (Hijama). Each is performed in a clean, professional environment and adapted around your needs, preferences and treatment goals.

Dry cupping cups applied to a client’s back

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Dry Cupping

A non-invasive cupping technique using suction without skin incisions.

Specialist cups are placed on the selected treatment area to create suction. Dry Cupping is commonly chosen as part of muscular recovery, relaxation and general body maintenance.

Ideal For

  • Muscular tension
  • Neck and shoulder tightness
  • Back stiffness
  • Exercise recovery
  • Relaxation and body maintenance

No skin incisions are performed during Dry Cupping.

DurationApproximately 10–20 minutes

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A practitioner preparing a cup with a flame during fire cupping treatment

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Fire Cupping

A traditional cupping technique using controlled heat to create suction.

During Fire Cupping, controlled heat is briefly used inside the cup to create suction before the cup is placed onto the skin.

The flame does not come into contact with the client's skin.

Fire Cupping may be selected by clients who prefer a stronger traditional cupping technique.

Ideal For

  • Muscular tightness
  • Deeper soft-tissue tension
  • Back muscular tension
  • Exercise recovery
  • Clients seeking a stronger cupping technique

DurationApproximately 10–20 minutes

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Wet cupping cups applied to a client’s back during Hijama treatment

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Wet Cupping / Hijama

Traditional wet cupping therapy performed with professional hygiene and safety standards.

Wet Cupping, commonly known as Hijama, is a traditional therapy practised across generations and holds particular significance within the Sunnah.

Following an initial application of suction, small superficial skin incisions are carefully made using sterile, single-use equipment before the cups are reapplied, allowing a small amount of blood to be drawn from the treated area.

Some clients choose Hijama as part of their general wellbeing routine or because of its traditional and spiritual significance.

At The SAF Clinic, hygiene, safety, client comfort and responsible practice are prioritised throughout treatment.

Ideal For

  • Clients seeking traditional Hijama
  • General wellbeing
  • Muscular tension
  • Recovery support
  • Clients incorporating Hijama into their self-care routine

DurationApproximately 10–20 minutes

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Combine your care

Combined Treatments

Explore our Recovery Packages on the Prices page. For a custom combination, contact The SAF Clinic through WhatsApp to discuss the available options.

The one-body-area-per-session policy also applies to combined treatments.