EAR CANDLING

£45  •  45 mins includes candles

Ear Candling is a gentle and non-invasive means of treating a variety of ear, nose and throat conditions. It is an effective alternative to antibiotics, syringing and the use of grommets.

This relaxing treatment takes approximately 40 minutes. You will be asked to lie down on one side whilst an ear candle is placed inside the ear. Both sides are treated. Each side takes approximately 10 minutes. The candles are made of linen or cotton impregnated with beeswax, sage, St. John’s Wort, roman chamomile, vitamin A and honey extracts, all of which have therapeutic healing properties. Once in position, the candle is lit and a gentle suction creates a vacuum in the ear canal. It is very common to hear a crackling sound as the candle burns down to the red line. This is nothing to worry about, it’s simply the effect of the change in pressure as the eardrum and inner ear are gently massaged. 

The ingredients of the candle burn more or less efficiently according to the state of congestion in the ear canal. This determines the amount of wax and powder left in the candle at the end of a treatment. Ear wax is softened and loosened through the action of the candles and may work its way out of the ear in the 48 hours or so following treatment. This may cause a temporary slight deafness and is quite normal whilst some peoples hearing is restored when blockage is removed.

A treatment is usually completed with facial lymphatic drainage massage and acupressure to enhance the effect of the candles. This is a powerful, soothing and enjoyable treatment.

Chronic conditions may require several treatments before any benefit is felt. I recommend three sessions as the optimum treatment plan. Ear candling is not suitable for clients with certain ear-related problems eg perforated eardrums or otitis media. I always screen potential clients for contra-indications before treatment.