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 Johns 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.

How Do They Work?

Because the candles are hollow tubes, their function is similar to that of a working chimney. The heat and natural ingredients of the candle combine to draw out impurities into the tube, as pressure in the head and ears is released.

The Treatment:

Because the treatment is gentle and lasts for up to an hour you are able to relax during that time! You rest on your side and the therapist puts the candle just inside your ear lighting the end, which will then burn slowly, during this time you will be aware of a pleasant crackling sound and soothing warmth. As the candle burns it produces a gentle local heat which, combined with the natural oils and herbs soften the wax and draw it into the base of the candle, because of the pleasant heat of the candle there is also a massage effect on your eardrum.
The candle is then removed and the ear and surrounding area is massaged, the whole procedure is then repeated on the other ear. This is followed by a complete facial massage, which concentrates particularly on the sinus areas. A wonderfully relaxing and beneficial experience, not to be missed!

What Conditions are Treated?

• Excessive or Compacted or excess ear wax in the ears
• Helps to stimulate the energy response and flow locally
• Hearing impairment
• Stress
• Irritation in ears and sinuses
• Noises in the ears, ringing, tinnitus
• Regulates pressure in conditions such as: headaches, migraine, rhinitis & glue ear
• Very good for recovery after colds and flu

More Information

Each treatment takes approximately 45 – 60 minutes and is very relaxing.

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

On the day of the treatment, you will be advised to remove all makeup and earrings

Cost per treatment £42