At Calm and Clear a full consultation is taken before the treatment, checking for any contraindications to treatment. Details about general health, surgery, medication, diet, exercise and hobbies will be discussed.
The treatment is done with the client lying fully dressed on their side on a comfortable massage couch. The client is covered with a blanket, and made to feel as comfortable as possible.
The ears will first be checked using a device called an otoscope. This helps the therapist to check the ear for any blockages and contraindications to treatment.
If there are no major contraindications to the treatment, the therapist will put a lighted candle in the client's ear. The unlit end (with the filter) will sit comfortable in the ear until it burns down. The therapist will be
holding onto the candle at all times. Once one ear is completed the client will be asked to turn over onto their other side so that the second ear can also be treated in the same way, using a new candle. While
the candle is burning the client will ear a gentle fizzing and popping sound, which is incredibly calming and soothing.
Once both ears have been treated the client is asked to roll onto their back (if not pregnant) and a deeply relaxing and detoxifying face and neck massage is done. It is normally at this stage that the second
treatment is started if the ear candling is done in conjunction with another therapy.
As a stand alone therapy each treatment lasts for 1 hour. If used as an "add on" to another therapy it will be for 30 minutes. The client often sleeps during the treatment as it is so relaxing, and can sometimes
have pins and needles in their arms and legs due to the energy and blood moving to the head area.
Following the Thermo-Auricular therapy after care advice is given to every client. General lifestyle advice will also be given related to your individual needs, including some dietary advice. Some information
about using natural products at home may also be given.
Hopi Ear Candling