Thermal Auricular Therapy

Thermal auricular therapy is the name given to the professional use of ear candles.

The primary function of the candles is to stimulate a healthy energy flow in the head, neck and chest areas. When the candle is lit it warms the tissues of the ear, stimulates blood and lymph flow, and softens any ear wax which may be present. It also creates a vacuum action which draws excess wax and debris up into the candle for disposal (almost like a very gentle form of syringing).

As the candles stimulate an increase in blood and lymph flow to the head and respiratory tract this treatment has been used to help conditions such as excessive or compacted wax in the ear, irritation in the ear or sinuses, sinusitis, rhinitis, glue-ear, colds/flu, headaches, migraine and tinnitus.

Typically for most minor conditions a series of one to three treatments will be required to effectively stimulate the energy flow in this area, however for more serious or long term conditions more treatments may be necessary.

What can you expect from a typical ear candling session?

Your initial treatment will be preceded by a consultation session, this can take anything from 5 to 20 minutes dependant on your reasons for seeking treatment and how detailed your medical history is. After this the therapist will ask you to remove the appropriate clothing. You will then proceed with the treatment. This consists of an initial upper body massage followed by the candle treatment and finishing with a brief massage to the neck and shoulder area. You will remain covered with a towel throughout the treatment and the only area of the body which will be exposed is the area which is being worked on at the time.

Ear candling can be performed as a stand-alone treatment or added to the end of any massage treatment, this adds an extra 30 minutes onto the treatment time.

Prices
45 minutes - £38.00	£22.00(added to the cost of any massage treatment)

Payment is by cash or cheque only - no card facilities are available