I watched my loved one struggle with pain.

My name is Theresa “Aziza” Richter, founder of NorthLight Hijama and a certified hijama practitioner through Hijama Nation Academy. My journey began in 2018 while living in Denver, after witnessing the relief hijama brought to a loved one experiencing chronic sciatic pain. When I later experienced the treatment myself, I was struck by how gentle, grounding, and restorative it felt. That experience inspired me to pursue formal training and share this traditional healing practice with other women.

NorthLight Hijama is a women-led hijama cupping studio serving Central Minnesota and Burnsville in the South Metro. We offer hijama, dry cupping, and fire cupping for women seeking natural support for pain, stress, inflammation, circulation, and overall wellness. Each session is provided in a calm, respectful environment and designed to help women release tension, restore balance, and feel more connected to their well-being. To learn more about the heart behind NorthLight Hijama, you are welcome to read the full interview linked below, or book a complementary consultation.