Ear candling is an ancient technique that has been used for earaches, sinus, sore throat, swimmer's ear, some chronic headaches, allergies, hearing difficulties, some balance problems, etc.  

What Can I Expect?  

You are positioned on a table, on your side with your head on a pillow.  A cone shaped cloth tube that has been dipped in wax and hardened is placed in your ear, just inside the opening.  The wide end of the 'candle' is lit and the smoke from the candle drifts down the cone into the ear canal, warming the ear wax.  

How Does It Work?  

As the ear's wax softens, the cone shape of the candle causes a slight suction that draws the wax into the candle.  Sometimes it takes several candles per ear to complete a session.  

  Various Techniques

Many therapists warm the ears before using the candles.  Others use ear drops to loosen the wax.  It is necessary to inform your therapist if you've used some sort of drops before the session, and also of any medical conditions the therapist should be aware of.  

I have found that after airflights, some people cannot clear their ears, this technique has been known to  help.  People who use hearing aids have found that wax builds up faster since the aids tend to irritate the canal.  Our clients have reported this technique helps with this also.    

There are certain contraindications that may make it unwise to use the ear candles.  Infections, bleeding, extreme pain are just a few examples and require a doctor's attention.