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Thermal Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling)
Incorporating Facial Massage
What is it?
A relaxing therapy that uses hollow candles, made from beeswax and herbs, that are placed in the ears. After the candling a face massage is given to help relieve tension. It is believed that the warmth and use of the candle, along with the massage acts on the body’s homeostatic mechanisms and helps to stimulate the ear area.
After an initial consultation (including your medical history) you will be asked to lie down on your side. The special candle is then placed gently into the outermost part of the ear canal, where it is lit. I will hold it in a vertical position, so keeping the candle steady and preventing any ash from falling on to you. You will hear a pleasant crackling sound as the candle burns down and experience a warm, comfortable sensation in your ear. The candle is then taken away while you lie there for a few moments before turning over to treat the other ear. You will also receive an essential facial massage to the area around the ear, jaw and sinus areas and includes pressure points called marmas.
Please note there are certain medical conditions which may mean you would need to check with your G.P. before having treatment. Treatment is not advised if you have grommets, cochlear implants, a perforated ear drum, lumps, cysts or a current infection or inflammation in or of the ear or head region (please visit your G.P. instead).
Please call me on 01243 576016 to discuss and book. My treatment menu is here.
Disclaimer: please note Thermal Auricular Therapy also known as Ear Candling is not meant as a substitute for medical treatment, nor is it meant to diagnose or cure medical conditions. If you have any concerns of a medical nature then please visit your G.P. or other medical professional first and foremost.
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I use Biosun candles for my Ear Candling treatments. They have a filter and carry a CE mark to ensure their safety.
The candles are made from cotton and beeswax impregnated with sage, chamomile and St John’s Wort.
Ear Candling is believed to be beneficial (from anecdotal comments over years of their use) to the following:
- Some ear wax issues
- Head and sinus discomfort
- Flight pressure issues
- Snoring
- TMJ syndrome issues
- Stress issues