Ear Candling in Lindenhurst, NY
A traditional practice offered as a gentle, relaxing treatment. You lie on your side, it is warm and quiet, and it takes the pace down for a while.
What It Is
An old practice, offered as a relaxation treatment
Ear candling dates back to ancient cultures including Greece, Egypt and China, where it featured in rituals and ceremonies. It is offered here for what the appointment is: a gentle, quiet, warm treatment that most people find deeply relaxing.
A hollow candle made of cotton or linen, soaked in beeswax and sometimes herbs or essential oils, is placed at the ear. The other end is lit. The warmth and the low sound of it are the experience, and the treatment eases tension through the head, neck and shoulders for a lot of the people who book it.
We want to be straightforward about what this is and is not. It is a relaxation service. It is not a medical treatment, we make no medical claims for it, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor about anything to do with your ears or your hearing.
Before You Book
Is this suitable for you?
Some conditions rule this treatment out entirely. Check anything that applies.
Do any of these apply to you?
This is not a medical assessment. It is a quick way to find out before you call.
Nothing selected
If none of these apply, call us and we will talk it through before booking. Your therapist examines the ear canal and surrounding skin at the start of the appointment regardless, and will not proceed if anything looks inflamed or injured.
Your Appointment
What happens, step by step
The ear is examined
Before anything begins, your therapist examines the ear canal and the skin around it, checking for inflammation, infection or injury. If anything is found, the appointment stops there.
You lie on your side
Comfortable, on your side, with the ear facing upward. Most people describe this part as the point at which they stop thinking about the rest of the day.
The candle is lit
The tapered end stays cool and the flame remains several inches away from the ear canal throughout. Your therapist stays with you for the entire appointment and monitors it constantly.
It is extinguished
The remaining candle is put out in a bowl of water at the end. Then you get up slowly, because most people are considerably more relaxed than they were when they lay down.
Being Straight With You
What we do not claim
Ear candling is a traditional practice with a long history, and it is not an approved medical device or treatment. We do not claim that it removes earwax, treats infections, improves hearing, or draws anything out of your body, and you should be sceptical of anywhere that does.
If you have earwax buildup, ear pain, discharge, or any change in your hearing, that needs a physician or an audiologist rather than this appointment. Delaying proper care for an ear problem is the genuine risk, and we would rather tell you that than take a booking.
If it is the ear that interests you clinically rather than for relaxation, ear acupuncture is an entirely different treatment and a different conversation.
Who should not have this treatment
Do not book ear candling if you have a perforated eardrum, ear tubes or a cochlear implant, a current ear infection or inflammation, or any allergy to the ingredients used in the candles. We do not perform this treatment on anyone under eighteen.
Tell your therapist about any ear surgery you have had, anything you are being treated for, and any medication you are taking. Your therapist examines your ear before beginning and will decline to proceed if anything gives them pause. That is the correct outcome, not a wasted appointment.
Common Questions
Questions we get asked
Is ear candling a medical treatment?
No. It is offered here as a relaxation service and we make no medical claims for it. It is not a substitute for medical care, and anything to do with ear pain, discharge, earwax or hearing should go to a physician or audiologist.
Who should not have it?
Anyone with a perforated eardrum, ear tubes or a cochlear implant, a current ear infection or inflammation, or an allergy to the ingredients used in the candles. We also do not perform this treatment on anyone under eighteen.
What does it feel like?
Warm and quiet. You lie on your side and the treatment is gentle throughout. Most patients describe it as one of the more restful appointments on the menu and a fair number fall asleep during it.
Is it done by a qualified person?
Yes. It is performed by a qualified therapist at our Lindenhurst center, who examines the ear before beginning and remains with you throughout the appointment.
I actually want my ears cleaned. What should I do?
See a physician or an audiologist. Professional earwax removal is a clinical procedure and this is not that. Ask us and we will tell you the same thing on the phone.
Patient Reviews
What our patients say
★★★★★Had a full body massage with Bianca today and I have to say that this rated at the top of massages I've received in a very long time. She was strong and applied just the right pressure. Very sweet and attentive. I already scheduled my next visit!!
Lizette Bonitto, Google
★★★★★Always make me feel better.
Lucia Stauss, Google
Individual experiences vary. Ear candling is offered as a relaxation service and is not a medical treatment.
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Get Started
Book your appointment
Call 631-309-2242 or send a message. Mention any ear surgery, ear condition or allergy when you get in touch so we can confirm this is appropriate before you come in. You can also read about the practice first.