The candles work by vapourising their ingredients once lit, causing convectional air flow towards the first chamber of the ear. The candle creates a mild suction which lets the vapours gently massage the eardrum and auditory canal. Once the candle is placed in the ear it forms a seal which enables wax and other impurities to be drawn out of the ear.

There is evidence of ear candling from all over the world, from Siberia, Asia and the native communities of North and South America.

It is the Hopi Indians of north-east Arizona that lend their name to the treatment. They used candles in medicinal ceremonies and initiations to clear negative energies from the head and aura.

The candles can be used today as a relaxing treatment to ease away the stresses of our Western culture and to address a number of problems relating to the ear, neck and face areas.

What can be treated with Hopi Ear Candles?

What cannot be treated with Hopi Ear Candles?

• Perforation or lack of eardrum
• Ventilation tubes, auricular drains or grommets
• Recent ear surgery
• Auricular cysts
• Acute mastoiditis
• Otosclerosis or Otospongiosis
• Ear tumour

If you are in doubt about any of these conditions or problems you have with your ear you must consult your GP before attending a treatment.

What does the treatment include?

• A short consultation about medications and ear conditions
• An ear examination
• A candle is then put in the first ear and lit (this lasts approximately 9-11 minutes)
• The ear is then cleaned
• The second ear is then treated and cleaned
• The client will be asked to drink a glass of water to rehydrate
• The candles can then be examined to identify problems with the ear and ascertain whether further treatments are needed