Ear Candling
A gentle treatment for ear comfort, relaxation and wellbeing.
What is Ear Candling?
Ear candling is a traditional wellbeing practice that many people find to be a gentle and relaxing experience.
People choose ear candling for many different reasons. Some come because their ears or head feel blocked, heavy or uncomfortable. Others seek it around times when they are experiencing sinus or seasonal congestion, after flying, or simply because they have had ear candling before and enjoy the experience and how they feel afterwards.
During a treatment, you relax comfortably on your side while one ear is treated at a time using a specially designed ear candle. The candle is carefully held and monitored throughout the treatment, allowing you to simply lie back and relax.
People come for ear candling for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a particular feeling or situation that prompts them to book. At other times, they simply know from previous experience that they enjoy ear candling and how they feel afterwards.
Blocked, Heavy or Uncomfortable Ears
Sinus & Seasonal Congestion
Flying & Changes in Ear Pressure
Head & Ear Comfort
Relaxation & Wellbeing
Why do people choose Ear Candling?
Some people seek ear candling when their ears feel blocked, heavy, full or simply “not quite right”.
Ear candling is also commonly sought at times when people are experiencing sinus or seasonal congestion and their head or ears are feeling uncomfortable.
Some people choose ear candling before or after flying, particularly if changes in pressure tend to leave their ears feeling blocked or uncomfortable.
Sometimes the reason is difficult to describe — the ears or head may simply feel heavy, stuffy or uncomfortable, and the person is looking for a gentle wellbeing treatment.
For others, there isn't a particular problem at all. They enjoy the warmth, quiet and opportunity to relax, and choose ear candling as part of their general wellbeing routine.
What happens during a Ear Candling session?
If this is your first Ear Candling appointment at De-Stress and be HAPPY, your practitioner will spend a little time talking with you about what has brought you in, whether you have experienced ear candling before and anything that may be relevant to your treatment.
You'll remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on your side on the treatment table. One ear is treated at a time using a specially designed ear candle, which is carefully held and monitored by your practitioner throughout the treatment.
At De-Stress and be HAPPY, ear candles made from beeswax and calico are used. Each candle takes approximately 12–15 minutes per side. As the candle burns, you may hear a variety of sounds — sometimes gentle hissing or crackling, or a sound a little like something sizzling in a pan. Some people notice very little, while others are quite aware of the sounds and sensations during their treatment.
Once the first ear has been completed, you'll turn over so the other ear can be treated. Some people notice that the first side temporarily feels different or lighter than the other side when they turn over. Both ears are always treated during an Ear Candling session.
Once both ears have been completed, you'll have a little time to settle before getting up from the treatment table.
Meet your Ear Candling practitioner
Kerry Heritage
Ear Candling Practitioner
& Educator
Kerry has worked as an Ear Candling Practitioner & Educator for more than 25 years. Her approach is practical, experienced and centred around making your treatment comfortable and relaxing.
She has worked with ear candling for many years — both personally and professionally — and also teaches Ear Candling Practitioner training at De-Stress and be HAPPY.
After your Ear Candling session
After Ear Candling, some people notice that their head or ears feel different or lighter than they did before their treatment. Sounds may also seem clearer, sharper or a little louder for a while.
You may feel slightly light-headed or a little unsteady when you first sit or stand up, so take your time and allow your sense of balance to settle before getting on with your day.
As part of your aftercare, it is also recommended that you avoid getting water in your ears for approximately 12 hours following your treatment.
“Thank you for your amazing ear candling therapy. I left feeling clear-headed… Thank you also for your down to earth manner and valuable knowledge in wellness.”
- Kiki — 5-star review
Who should not have Ear Candling?
Ear Candling is not suitable for everyone.
Ear Candling should not be performed if you have:
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A current ear infection
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Ear tubes or grommets
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A perforated eardrum
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An artificial eardrum
If you have a current ear condition, have recently had ear surgery, or are unsure whether Ear Candling is appropriate for you, please check with your doctor or relevant health practitioner before booking.
How often might I have Ear Candling?
There is no set schedule for ear candling. How often you choose to have a treatment will depend on what has brought you in and whether ear candling is something you would like to include in your ongoing wellbeing routine.
Some people have ear candling occasionally, perhaps when their ears or head are feeling particularly blocked, heavy or uncomfortable. Others choose to have a treatment at different times throughout the year, particularly around periods when they tend to experience seasonal congestion.
For people who find changes in air pressure uncomfortable when flying, ear candling may also be something they choose to have before travelling.
And for others, there doesn't need to be a particular reason at all. They simply enjoy ear candling and choose to return periodically as part of their general wellbeing and self-care.
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