Hopi-ear Candling Treatment

ORIGINS OF HOPI-EAR CANDLING

Hopi-Ear Candles are named after the Native American tribe who first introduced this gentle therapy to the West.

The Hopi nation is renowned for their extensive knowledge of healing and their spiritual lifestyle.  The translation of the word Hopi means "peaceful ones".

Ear candles are used widely throughout North America and Asia and although the current treatment has come to us from the Hopi tribe, the use of ear candles to treat ear problems has been known for centuries, having been used by the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks.

WHAT IS A HOPI-EAR CANDLE

The Hopi candle is not a candle as such, but a hollow tube made out of cotton flax.  To stiffen the flax, they are impregnated with extract of honey and herb oils (in particular chamomile, sage and St. Wort), the healing properties of which have been known to the Hopi tribe for hundreds of years.  The making of the candles is a complex process and all genuine Hopi candles are made in the traditional manner.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A TREATMENT

The treatment is very gentle and relaxing and may take up to 30 mins, depending on the condition being treated.

The candle is placed over the ear orifice and ignited.  It is only allowed to burn to within 4 inches of the end of the candle.  As it burns it produces a gentle local heat.  The warm air combined with the oil and herbs soften the wax and draw it into the base of the candle.  The candle is then removed and the ear and surrounding area is then massaged.  The treatment is repeated on the other ear and then a facial massage is carried out, paying particular attention to the sinus areas.

BENEFITS OF HOPI-EAR CANDLING
  • Sinusitis
  • Rhinitis
  • Excessive earwax
  • Earache
  • Tinnitus
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Can be used safely on children
  • Will help with eye, ear, nose and throat problems

WHEN SHOULD HOPI-EAR CANDLES NOT BE USED
  • Perforated eardrums
  • Grommets
  • If you have an allergy to the ingredients

HOW LONG DOES A SESSION TAKE

Each session takes approximately 45 mins which includes a facial.

AFTERCARE ADVICE

It is advisable to put a few drops of warm olive oil in each ear for three days before treatment as this will help to soften the wax which  will make is easier to remove.

On the day of the treatment you will be advised to remove any earrings.