I am a qualified Practitioner in Thermal Auricular Therapy (hopi ear candles) (Lucis College, Dorking)

 

Approximately 40 minute treatment - £45

Initial treatment will include a 15 minute health and lifestyle consultation

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Ear candling aims to help symptoms associated with the ear, nose, and throat by removing impurities, relieving stress, and revitalising the body.

 

Thermal Auricular Therapy (also known as Hopi Ear Candling) is a complementary therapy that aims to help symptoms associated with the ear, nose, and throat.  It involves gently placing a hollow, cone-shaped tube (or ‘candle’) made of cotton, soaked in beeswax, honey, and herbs about a quarter-inch into the ear and lit, allowing the flame to pass down the candle’s hollow centre.  The warm air comes into contact with colder air, creating a vacuum effect.  This is believed to draw out wax and other debris that may be lodged in the ear canal. 

 

The removal of excess wax and impurities helps to clear the inner ear and sinuses, regulates ear pressure, and brings about a lighter sensation in the head and ears.  Ear candling also encourages deep relaxation, which is enhanced by the infusion of herbs and essential oils.

 

The main benefits of Thermal Auricular Therapy…

• Migraine

• Hay fever

• Anxiety and stress

• Post flying and driving pressure

• Swimmer’s ear

• Asthma

• Vertigo

• Yeast infections

• Colds and flu

• Parasites

• Itching in the ears

 

What to expect…

When carried out professionally, an ear candling session can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for the client.  At the start of the session, you will have a consultation, where your therapist will discuss your medical history and current symptoms to help assess if ear candling is the right treatment for you.  You will then be placed in a comfortable position on your side before the therapist gently places a specialised candle in your ear.  This will be lit and held in place while it burns for around 10/15 minutes.  You are likely to hear a crackling sound as the candle burns and feel a warm, gentle massaging sensation in the ear.  When the candle has burned completely, it will be removed from your ear and extinguished.  This process is then repeated on the other ear.  Once both ears have been treated, your therapist will massage the area around the ears and face to encourage lymphatic drainage and enhance the effects of the candling.  Many report immediate relief of pressure after the treatment.

 

Ear candling is a holistic and complementary treatment - it is therefore not designed to treat/cure any particular ailment.  It is a natural approach and many people say they find it helpful for maintaining general health and well-being.

 

Is Thermal Auricular Therapy safe?...

While it is considered a natural approach with no side effects, ear candling does carry risks.  Having a lit candle inserted into the ear requires expert handling and supervision to avoid potential problems such as a punctured eardrum or burns to the face, hair, scalp or ear.  It is also advised that the treatment is not carried out too soon after any form of ear surgery and if you have any of the following:

• cysts in the ears

• high blood pressure

• ongoing ear or sinus infections

• cochlear implants

• allergies to any products in the candle

• inflammation in the ears

• perforated eardrums

• grommets or tubes in the ears

• acute otosclerosis (an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear)

• mastoiditis (an infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear)

• difficulty breathing around small amounts of smoke

 

Generally, ear candling is a safe and relaxing experience - as long as the treatment is not used excessively or carried out incorrectly.  This is why it is important to seek out a qualified practitioner who is able to carry out ear candle treatment professionally.