Ear Candling
This treatment is also known as Hopi Candles or Ear Coning. It refers to an ancient, non-invasive complementary therapy designed to help treat conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat.
Ear Candling
This treatment is also known as Hopi Candles or Ear Coning. It refers to an ancient, non-invasive complementary therapy designed to help treat conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat.
It is a technique that involves placing a hollow, cone-shaped tube made of cotton, soaked in beeswax, honey and herbs into the ear canal in order to stimulate the ear and facilitate the removal of excess wax and impurities.
Symptoms:
- Headaches / Migraines
- Tinnitus / loss of hearing
- Sinusitis
- Meniere’s syndrome
What to Expect:
The therapist will take a full consultation and will check your ears for any risk of infection. You will lie in a comfortable position on your side on a massage couch before the therapist gently places a specialised candle into your ear. This will be lit and held firmly in place while it burns for an average of 10 – 12 minutes. Your therapist will massage the area around the ears and face to encourage lymphatic drainage and enhance the effects of the candling.
The candle’s – Are cylindrical in shape and around 22 cm long. Burning time is about 10-12 minutes, and safety features include a filter – which prevents particles from dropping into the ear.
What to Wear:
Wear something that you feel comfortable in. The therapist will require to place a candle in your ear and massage the area surrounding them.
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