hopi ear candling (thermo-auricular therapy)
Thermal Auricular Therapy (also known as Hopi Ear Candling) is a pleasant and non-invasive ear treatment suitable for a variety of conditions. Client's often find treatments comforting, deeply relaxing, and describe a feeling of 'lightness and clarity' in the ears and head.
I use Biosun candles, one of the only EU standard candles. They are hollow tubes made from linen, pure beeswax, honey extract, and essential oils of St John's Wort, chamomile and sage. Biosun candles are designed with a safety filter and a red line shows the maximum burn level.
How does it work?
The candles act as an upside-down “chimney”. The light suction action and movement of the flame creates a vibration which has a massaging effect on the eardrum. This balances pressure in the ear and draws wax or other impurities out of the ear.
A note about Ear Wax
Ear wax helps the body cleanse and protect the ear, it's a mixture of normal secretions plus debris such as dirt or cut air. Dusty environments, ear plugs, personal headphones, regular shaving or short hair cuts can all cause the same effect - an increase in wax production. Cotton wool buds can compact wax and push it back further into the ear canal, so in 99% of cases do avoid this
Are there times when I shouldn't have a treatment?
There are no documented side effects. But when you book, please let me know if you have: grommets in place, recent perforation of the ear drum, known allergies, inflammation or ear infection, or oil has been placed in the ear in the last 24 hours.
A typical treatment - from a client's perspective
“The first consultation lasted an hour and included a brief medical history. Claire explained the process, looked in my ears, showed me how the candles worked and what I could expect. I laid on the couch sideways with a towel over me, the lights dimmed and some relaxing music playing.
Each candle takes about 9-12 mins to burn down and once lit is held in place at all times. I changed sides for the other ear then lay on my back to have a face massage. Claire concentrated on tight muscles around my jaw and my sinuses. Fully relaxed, I sat up slowly, had a drink of water and a little chat about what I could do to help myself in between treatments.”
Future consultations are 45 minutes in length and always as blissful as the first.
For more information see Hopi Ear Candling Frequently Asked Questions
I find my condition is slightly more heightened but by the evening I do feel that it is improved slightly. The treatment itself is intensely relaxing
Tinnitus testimonialI see Claire for massage and when she suggested the candles I wasn't too sure BUT what a difference they made.
Vertigo testimonial