Ear candles are used widely throughout North America and Asia and although the current treatment has come to us from the Hopi tribe, it has been used for centuries in various cultures.

The Hopi candle is not a candle as such, but a hollow tube made out of cotton flax.  To stiffen the flax, it is impregnated with extract of honey and herb oils.  The making of the candles is a complex process and all genuine Hopi candles are made in the traditional way.

The treatment is very gentle and relaxing and may take up to an hour, 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 oils and herbs soften the wax and draw it into the base of the candle.  The candle is then removed and the ear and the surrounding area is massaged.  The treatment is repeated in the other ear, then a complete facial massage is carried out, with particular attention to the sinus area.

Price:
£On application