Hijama (wet cupping)
Dr. Azar's specialty. Gentle suction with tiny superficial scratches, performed in a clean clinical setting with sterile, single-use supplies — a practice people have turned to for centuries for tension, heaviness, and recovery.
Dr. Chanelle Azar, DOM · Temple Terrace, Tampa
Meet Dr. Azar first. The consultation is free.
Hijama (wet cupping), acupuncture, and herbal medicine — practiced by a board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, inside a physician-owned clinic. Sit down with her, ask everything, and leave knowing exactly what a plan for you would look like.
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No charge · No obligation · Pick a time that works for you
★★★★★ Five-star rated on Google
NCCAOM board-certified
Women & men welcome
Dr. Chanelle Azar, DOM
Acupuncturist & herbalist · Hijama specialist
Your free visit
What happens in your consultation
A short sit-down with Dr. Azar — no treatment, no pressure, nothing owed.
You talk, she listens
What brought you in, your health history, and what you've already tried. Dr. Azar reviews the whole picture, not one symptom.
She explains your options
Which therapies fit you — Hijama, acupuncture, herbal medicine — what a session actually involves, and what to expect afterward.
You decide
You leave with a clear plan and exact pricing. Start treatment when you're ready — or take it home and think it over.
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Takes about a minute · Choose your own time on Dr. Azar's calendar
Inside the clinic
See a Hijama session, start to finish
A real wet-cupping treatment, shared so nothing about your first visit is a surprise.
Contains footage of an actual wet-cupping procedure. Every session is performed by Dr. Azar with single-use, sterile equipment.
What Dr. Azar practices
Time-honored therapies, one clinician
Your plan is built at your consultation — most people start with one modality and add from there.
Acupuncture
Hair-thin needles placed along a protocol chosen for you, with electroacupuncture available. Most people feel very little — many fall asleep during the session.
Herbal medicine
Custom formulas prepared for your constitution and reviewed alongside anything else you're taking, so your care stays coordinated.
Dry cupping, moxibustion & Tuina
Traditional bodywork, auricular therapy, and dry cupping for circulation and muscle tension — used on their own or folded into a broader plan.
Eastern medicine at Lavena is provided alongside your medical care, not in place of it. Treatment is self-pay with transparent per-visit pricing — Dr. Azar gives you exact numbers at your free consultation, and monthly financing is available.
Who you'll be sitting with
Dr. Chanelle Azar, DOM
Dr. Azar is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist, and a graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine. Hijama is her signature treatment, and she blends it with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional bodywork into plans built around one person at a time.
She practices inside Lavena Health — a physician-owned clinic in Temple Terrace — so if your care ever touches primary care, hormones, or weight management, it's the same team and the same record.
- Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM)
- NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist & herbalist
- East West College of Natural Medicine graduate
- Hijama, acupuncture, herbal medicine & traditional bodywork
- Speaks with patients in English and Arabic
Google reviews · Lavena Health
What patients say about the clinic
I had an incredible experience with the team at Lavena Health. The office was spotless, the staff was extremely professional, and they were so caring and supportive throughout my entire process. I truly felt heard and guided.
Velma FrazierGoogle review
Dr. Ahmed was amazing. He answered all the questions you need answered, and treats you like family. Highly recommended — if you want to be treated like family, not just a patient, come here.
Mo N.Google review
Dr. Adeeb and his team provide excellent care in a welcoming, professional environment. The office is clean and well-organized, and he takes the time to explain everything clearly and makes sure you feel comfortable throughout your visit.
Jamal QandilGoogle review
Before you book
Common questions
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. You sit down with Dr. Azar, talk through your health picture, and get her recommendation and exact pricing — at no charge and with nothing owed. Treatment is booked separately, only if you want it.
What is Hijama (wet cupping)?
Hijama is a traditional therapy that combines gentle suction with tiny superficial scratches at selected points on the skin. Dr. Azar performs it in a clean clinical setting with sterile, single-use equipment, and sends you home with clear aftercare instructions.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel little to nothing — the needles are hair-thin. Many patients find the session deeply relaxing, and it's common to fall asleep on the table.
Can I do this alongside my regular medical care?
Yes — that's the reason it's offered in-house. Dr. Azar coordinates with the Lavena medical team, and your plan is meant to sit alongside your existing care, not replace it. Keep your primary care provider in the loop as you would with anything new.
Do you take insurance? What does treatment cost?
Eastern medicine is self-pay and priced per visit, so there are no surprise bills. Dr. Azar walks you through exact pricing at your free consultation, and monthly financing is available for qualified patients.
Where are you located?
Lavena Health, 5340 E 131st Ave, Suite 106, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 — a few minutes from Tampa, Brandon, and Wesley Chapel.
Bring your questions. Leave with a plan.
Pick a time on Dr. Azar's calendar and meet her before you commit to anything.
Book your free consultationPrefer to talk it through first? Call (813) 805-8917.