The “candle” is a hollow tube made out of natural materials such as cotton flax or beeswax. Some candles can be impregnated with relaxing oils such as chamomile or St. John’s Wort, but Debby prefers to use all natural candles with no impregnations.

The treatment is very gentle and relaxing and can takes approx 45 mins to an hour.

The candle is gently placed in the ear orifice and ignited at the opposite end. The candle burns with a small flame and as the candle burns, it folds over in a smouldered paper fashion. The face and ear is protected with a cloth and the candle is gently held into position and fully monitored at all times for the duration of the treatment.

The candle will be removed when it has burnt to a minimum of 4 inches of the body. As the whole process is monitored, the candle will be removed at least at this point or earlier if required.  As the candle burns it produces a gentle heat which creates a vacuum within the ear canal which helps to soften the wax in the ear making it easier for the body to dispose of in a natural way.  

The benefit is in the vacuum produced by the heat of the candle which helps to relieve pain & pressure in the ears and sinus area.  This is then repeated on the opposite ear. 

After the ear candling has been completed for both ears a light facial massage is carried out often focusing on the sinus area, using aromatherapy oils at this time if preferred, to help the bodies’ natural healing process

What does Ear Candling treat?

Ear candles can help with the treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, tinnitus and general pressure in the ear and sinus region.  It is also suitable for the treatment of headaches and migraines.

Although relaxing, it is not a treatment to have if you simply want to relax, if this is the case I would advise that you choose one of our other treatments for relaxation.

Who is Ear Candling suited for?

If you seek relief from any of the conditions that ear-candling is suited for then, this treatment may be for you. 

However, it is not suitable for:-

• those with perforated eardrums
• where grommets are in place, or
• those who have current inflammation or ear conditions

If you wish to be able to give this treatment to your own clients, come along to our next course.

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It is a safe and gentle treatment for children and very suited to divers.