Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi Ear Candling, or Thermo Auricular Therapy, is an ancient and totally natural therapy that has been handed down through many civilisations. It is believed that Ancient Greeks used ear candles initially for cleansing, purifying and healing on a spiritual basis, but much later it became a purely physical treatment. It is from the Native American Hopi Indians of Northern Arizona that it has come to the Western world. The Hopi nation is renowned for their extensive knowledge of spiritual lifestyle and healing. Hopi interestingly translates to ‘peaceful people’. The candles are still made today on the basis of the old traditional formula originating from the Hopi Indians.

How can Hopi Ear Candles help me?

Conditions and ailments that can be improved by Hopi Ear Candling include:

There are other benefits to be had from Hopi Ear Candling, such as:

What happens during a Hopi Ear Candling treatment?

Treatments usually last 30 minutes, but please allow an extra 10 minutes at your first appointment as a brief medical history will be taken, as well as details of your lifestyle and wellbeing to enable me to tailor make the treatment to suit you and plan for future treatments. Please note that all information will remain strictly private and confidential.

You will then be asked to remove your shoes and socks (no other clothing need be removed) and make yourself comfortable on the couch, lying on one side. A protective cloth is arranged over your ear before a candle is then lit and placed gently inside your ear, just enough so a seal is made and it is comfortable. The candle is then allowed to burn to a safe distance from your ear, when it is removed and the flame extinguished. During this time, you may hear the candle sizzle or pop, this is perfectly normal.

The candles work on a ‘chimney’ principle and the gentle vibration acts to softly massage the ear, and the rising air gives the ear drum a gentle massage helping to regulate pressure. The warmth from the candles stimulates blood circulation which strengthens the immune system and enhances lymphatic circulation. You will then be asked to turn on to your other side where the process will be repeated. Once both ears have been treated, you will be asked to lie on your back where you will be given a holistic facial massage. This helps to stimulate pressure points and drain the sinuses. The findings will then be discussed with you, as well as aftercare advice and future treatments.