Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling)

This therapy is becoming increasingly popular as people discover the benefits of its gentle action. It can help with chronic ear, nose and throat conditions such as sinusitis, tinnitis, hayfever and headaches. Some people find a treatment a few days before flying makes it easier to deal with the pressure changes in the plane.

Contrary to some claims, ear candling does NOT remove earwax for you to see in the candle: it would take far too much suction to do this! The gentle burning of the candle causes slight pressure changes in the outer ear, which cause slight movement of the eardrum and thus can have an effect on the inner ear.

The treatment consists of a mini facial, then the client relaxes on one side while the therapist holds the candle in place. This experience is usually very pleasant: the candles smell of honey and herbs and make a gentle crackle as they burn. The sensation has been described as "lying by a log fire".

I only use Biosun (TM) ear candles, which have a filter to prevent any debris falling into the ear, and which carry the CE safety mark.