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Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi Indians - A Native American Indian tribe from North Arizona

Hopi - peaceful people

This treatment involves the use of a ‘candle’ made of Beeswax, Honey extract, Sage, St Johns Wort, and Chamomile to ease and remove excess or compacted wax in the ear and to release pressure and tension in the area around the sinus, ear, nose and head.

Hopi Ear Candling can help to remove, reduce or improve sinus congestion, headaches, migraines, blocked ears, and ringing in the ears. It can be a natural alternative to syringing (although for severe problems a doctor should be consulted) and is also simply a very effective treatment to reduce stress and calm the mind.

The candle is lit and the therapist places their hands over the ears to hold the candle in place and to avoid ash falling on the clients’ hair. A strangely soothing crackling sound can be heard as the candle burns down pushing the aromatherapy oils from the candle into the auditory canal resulting in a vacuum. Any excess oil is then extracted out of the ear into the candle. A facial massage can be given before and after to enhance the effects.