The Native American Hopi Indian Relaxation Ceremony which calms the mind and soothes the head and ears. Ear candling is the safe and painless way to help unblock your ears and is the gentle alternative to syringing!

Ear candles have been used for centuries by many cultures, including the peoples of the Siberian prairies, Asia and the native North and South American Indians, but take their name from the Native American Hopi Tribe, the oldest Pueblo people with great medicinal knowledge and a high degree of spirituality, who have used their knowledge to help the company who create the medical grade ear candles which I use in my practice today.

Ear candles are long hollow tubes with a filter in one end, and are made of cotton linen, pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as Sage, St John's Wort, Chamomile and pure essential oils. Whilst lying fully-clothed and comfortable on a couch, one end is gently inserted a little way into the client's ear, the candle is then lit and allowed to burn down to the filter. The treatment takes 10-12 minutes for each ear and is combined with a wonderfully relaxing facial and neck massage to induce a deep feeling of calm and well-being.

Ear candles have a purely physical function and work using a light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame creates a vibration of air in the ear candle, generating a massage-like effect on the eardrum. The physical effect is often described after treatment as a soothing, pressure and pain relieving sensation, mainly in the ear and head area. Treatment may also cause freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell.

Ear Candling is a safe, gentle and relaxing ceremony which induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It is soothing and helpful for earache and headache, ear noise, stress and nervousness. It can be used by both adults and children, and is a stress and pain free alternative to syringing.