Thermal auricular therapy

Thermal auricular therapy is also know as ‘ear candling’ and ‘Hopi ear candles’.

Ear candles have been used as an ancient form of treatment for thousands of years – by the ancient Egyptians, Tibetan Monks and the Hopi Indians of North and South America who popularised this technique.

The client lies on his/her side with the therapist at their head. The 6-inch long candle, which acts as a vacuum, is placed in the ear and lit. The vibration of the air rising up through the candle is promoted by the natural movement of the flame, to gently massage the eardrum. This creates a warm swirling current of air. A head and face massage follows the candling of each ear, and generally the whole treatment will take an hour inclusive of the consultation.

Thermal Auricular Therapy is safe and very relaxing and can help with many situations, including:

• excessive or compacted ear wax
• snoring
• the night before travelling in an aircraft, or discomfort after flying
• relaxation
• stress
• irritations in the ears or sinuses
• pressure from scuba diving

If you would like to try this relaxing form of therapy, contact Jackie