Complementary Therapies
Thermo-auricular Therapy®
Hopi Ear Candles with Amanda Smith (ITEC, TATh, BCMA, PRHT)
Indications for use…
• Irritations in the Ear or Sinuses. • Catarrh, Sinusitis, Glue Ear, Colds, Flu, Sore Throats.
• Rhinitis / Hay fever • Headaches, Migraines
• Noises in the Ear – Tinnitus • Helps relieve pressure from flying or diving.
• The local activation of blood flow, lymphatic systems and the metabolic process.
• Labyrinthitis, Ménières disease and vertigo. – Helps balance the fluids.
• Relaxing and calming in cases of excessive excitement and stress symptoms.
Not suitable if……
• Under medical supervision for ear, nose or throat, or if grommets are in place.
• If there is a recent perforation of the ear drum.
• If oil has been put in the ear in the last 24 hours.
• Inflammation or ear infection. ( Leave 12 hours after antibiotic cover)
The Treatment
The treatment starts with a consultation, and then the ear is examined with an otoscope, this allows your therapist to see inside the ear (identifying wax, foreign objects, inflammation etc) then the ear candling takes place followed by whatever is required for the individual.
This could be a ……
• Facial massage, working along the sinuses etc,
• Energy work,
• Foot massage to help ground the individual,
• Head massage,
• Shoulder massage (to be requested before treatment begins)
· The client is then given a glass of water.
Treatment in total takes 45-60 minutes.
Cost - £35.
Combined ear candling & Aromatherapy back massage. 90 minutes.
Cost - £45.
Thermo-auricular Therapy® Testimonials
Robin Bligh, March 2007.
Dear Amanda
The idea of ear-candling seemed a little unusual to me, to say the least, but i like to think that I keep an open mind about alternative therapies; so, when I was given the opportunity of trying the treatment I thought that I would give it a go.
I have learned various relaxation techniques, including yoga, and i felt more relaxed with this treatment than with anything that I had tried before. I found the ear-candling and accompanying massage extremely pleasant, giving me afterwards a feeling of well-being, reducing my stress, and generally making me able to view things in a more positive way.
I have difficulties with my hearing, increased by having wax build up in my ears, and I believe the candling helped reduce the effects of these problems - there was certainly a lot of crackling and popping in my ears following each session, which suggested to me that passageways were clearing, and I believe that my hearing improved as a result.
I would not hesitate to recommend ear candling for anyone who wants to have sessions of deep relaxation, with the accompanying benefits that these can bring. I definitely felt better able to cope with life as a result of them.
Kind Regards
Robin Bligh
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Contact details
Amanda is available for sessions on tuesdays and thursdays.
Email: amanda@croydonhousedentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 01364 652253.