Ear Candling
Ear candling is a natural integrative method to remove ear wax. There is a long-standing debate on its (efficacy) whether or not it works and the stated benefits.
Ear candling involves a long hollow candle that is placed in the ear. The narrow tip of the long hollow cone is placed comfortably into the first part of the external auditory canal and the stabilized with the therapist hand. In addition, the wider far end of the candle is lit with a match. Safety is our first precaution and the burning end is constantly snipped and dunked into a cup of water sitting nearby. The process of creates a vacuum that warms the ear wax and draws it up into the candle, which is made of beeswax, into the external auditory canal. Together with the warming effect of the smoke it melts the wax and loosens debris lodged in the ear.
The process takes about 15 to 20 minutes for each ear. Thus a session can last for 30 – 40 minutes.
Sessions:
$60 one ear
$85 two ears
Conditions that may benefit from ear candling:
Ear infections
Excessive ear wax
TMJ Imbalance Dysfunction
Tinnitus/ringing ears
Inner ear pressure
Earaches & Pain
Headaches/migraines
*These Statements have not been Evaluated by the FDA
Naval Candling
This interestingly odd therapy called Navel Candling is practiced in Indonesia. It is an unusual treatment that uses the same candle used for ear candling but for warming the abdomen through the naval. This abdominal navel therapy belongs to the oldest form of therapy within the traditional Malay Medicine. The goal is to effect healing in the entire body using manual techniques massage, herbs (applied externally), and warmth to abdomen, which may increase a flow of Qi (energy) and fluids along the meridians and organs and regulate and restore the four elements (wind, earth, air, fire) through the release of negative energy that can get locked in these delicate organs housed in the abdomen (stomach, diaphragm, colon, small intestines, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, reproductive organs).
The session starts with an light rub with herbal oils then a long hollow candle is place with the wide end over the naval area and is held in place by a comfortable container which also holds in the warmth. The tapered end is lit and is allowed to burn down as far as possible. Please note that clothing is not removed. Only the belly area is exposed for the oil rub and the placement of the candle.
Session: $75
Some of the Benefits Are:
It stimulates liver and gall-bladder.
Combined with herbal rub, it strengthens weak and relaxed abdominal muscles.
Enhance circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids.
Releases deep muscle tissue n the entire abdominal area.
General improvement in blood circulation benefits the blood vessels in the abdominal cavity.
Lift the spirit and increase the energy of the receiver by stimulating the nerve endings in the abdominal plexus.
May help relax stomach to relieve bloating.
*These Statements have not been Evaluated by the FDA
