Also Known as Thermo Auricular Therapy, Hopi ear candling is an ancient therapy with positive benefits. The process involves placing a specially designed hollow candle just inside the ear canal. The candle is then lit and the resulting gentle suction draws the impurities from the ear. A fire crackling sound may be heard and possibly some gentle popping. The rising air gently massages the ear drum and helps to regulate ear pressure. A soothing amount sinus and facial massage concludes this relaxing treatment.

Conditions which may benefit from Hopi Ear Candling treatment:

Tinnitus

Glue ear

Tension headaches

Excessive ear wax

Colds

Sinusitis

Hayfever & Rhinitus

Meniere’s disease

Travel sickness

Migraines

How many treatments will you need?

For a problem with sudden onset such as a cold or blocked nose it is safe to have up to two treatments for the first two days and then 3 or 4 over the next 10 days.

There are some conditions where treatment would not be appropriate:

Infection of the ear

Lack of ear drum

Inflammation of the ear

Grommets, drains or ventilation tubes in ear

Auricular cysts

Surgery on the ear within last 3 months

Perforation of the ear drum

Known candle wax allergy