School Director
Sharon Forster, EISPF France, MAAPA, AC
Registered Clinical Aromatherapist,
Tutor and Assessor
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Hopi Ear Candling Course

Practitioner Training

Thermal Auricular Therapy is currently one of the fastest growing therapies
within the UK and is now very much in demand.

This one day intensive course covers everything you need to know in order to professionally conduct a therapy session in Hopi Ear Candling including a comprehensive Lymphatic drainage massage of the face.

It is ideal for your clients allowing you to offer a new therapy with many benefits. The treatment can be used for many conditions, as well as being a very relaxing therapy in its own right. It also has very few contraindications so most people are able to benefit from this treatment. It is especially useful around season changes, winter sees colds and sinus problems, summer introduces hay fever and allergy problems.

Many people are discovering the benefits of using ear candles for a wide range of conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat. Learn to do this safely and effectively.



 

Course Content and What You Will Learn

  • History of Candling
  • Anatomy and Physiology of the ear and nose
  • Pathology of the ear and nose
  • Equipment required
  • Contents of the candles
  • Stages of Candling and their meaning
  • Pracitical considerations
  • How to carry out a treatment (demonstration by the tutor of the whole treatment)
  • Lymphatic Massage of the Face
  • Contraindications to treatment

Course Assessment

  • There will be a short written test at the end of the workshop to confirm understanding of the day as well as a practical assessment.
  • Completion of three written case studies showing the appropriate use of Ear Candling.

On the submission of case studies and after marking, a Certificate in Ear Candling will be provided


Course Requirements: Previous study of Anatomy, Physiology and Massage

Attendees will be required to bring a massage couch, with towel/blanket and pillow and to wear loose comfortable clothing or whites. Please also bring a notebook, pen/pencil and ensure that nails are manicured short for facial massage.

Please Note: Attendess will be required to examine and work on each other during the practical sessions. Please consider the main ingredients of the candles and be sure that you are not allergic to beeswax, honey, St. John's Wort, chamomile, beta carotene and cotton.

Course Details

Duration 1 day: 9.30am - 5.00pm (registration and refreshments from 9am)

Date: To be arranged

Venue: Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron, Nr.Heathfield, East Sussex

Directions to Venue: Click here

Cost: £75.00 payable in full on booking
Please note – all deposits and course fees are non-refundable All transfers are at the discretion of the school and would be subject to a administrative charge of £25

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, but you may wish to bring your own lunch.

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Please view all our Courses

Advanced Aromatherapy

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Advanced Massage Technique for Neck & Shoulders

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Advanced Massage Technique for the Back

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Slavic Massage ™

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Pregnancy & Labour Massage

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Hopi Ear Candle Therapy

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Infant Massage Instructors Course

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Chinese Foot Massage

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Scheduled Courses for 2010

Details - click here

If you require further information please do not hesitate to let us know.

I look forward to hearing from you.


School Director
FEISPF France and FAAPA, MAAPA, TATh, AC Registered Aromatherapist, Tutor and Assessor.


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