What are Hopi Ear Candles?
Thermal Auricular Therapy (also known as Hopi Ear Candles) is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears used for a variety of conditions. Safe for all ages, and an alternative to syringing.
A typical treatment – What to expect?
You will be asked to lie comfortably and listen to relaxing music. A candle is then gently placed into the Auditory Canal, where it will be lit. The candle is held in a vertical position and kept steady. You will experience a warm, comfortable feeling and a pleasant crackling sound as the candle burns down. The treatment is then repeated on the other ear. Both ears will be treated in all cases. Most clients find the treatment deeply relaxing, and some even fall asleep!
When both candles have been used a short but relaxing facial and shoulder massage will be given. Some candles will burn more quickly then others but on the whole a treatment will take about 45 minutes. Some clients may experience a slight headache or light popping in the ears after treatment, this in normal and will ease with-in a few hours.
Hopi ear candling is suitable for children, those that wear hearing aids (these will be removed during the treatment) and is a good alternative for people who have found syringing uncomfortable or in-effective.
What conditions can Hopi Ear Candles used for?
- Excessive or compacted Ear Wax
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Glue ear
- Colds
- Flu
- Headaches
- Migraine
- Irritation in the ears or sinuses
- Stimulation of local and reflex energy flow
- Noises in the ears, ringing, tinnitus
- Calming the effect of stress
- Energetic revitalisation in cases of hearing impairment