Ear Candling In Essence

by Mary Dalgleish, Lesley Hart

Designed to inspire and to motivate, Ear Candling in Essence provides students with an exciting and accessible introduction to ear candling.

Ear candling, or thermal-auricular therapy as it is sometimes known, has been used for millennia. This fascinating book covers the history of ear candling from its use by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Aztecs to other world cultures including the Hopi Indians by whose name the treatment
is often referred today. The book includes information on the anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, and throat, the benefits of ear candling, and the contraindications to treatment. It then concentrates on practical application with step-by-step color photographs and instruction on the treatment
and massage techniques.

Written in an accessible style with numerous FAQs, case studies and summaries, this book is the perfect introduction for students on short courses, professional therapists topping up their skills, and anyone wanting to learn more about the history and practice of ear candling.

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 2006

About the author

Following a career in education, I qualified as an aromatherapist at the Tisserand Institute in London in 1999 and later worked there as an anatomy and physiology lecturer. My aromatherapy studies sparked an interest in natural health and since then, I have completed a variety of complementary therapy training courses including reflexology and various forms of face and body massage.

I have worked as a lecturer in the complementary therapy departments of several London adult education colleges including Kingston, Merton, Sutton and Morley Colleges. I have also lectured at several private colleges, including Maureen Burgess AOR Accredited School of Reflexology, Westminster School of Yoga, School of Natural Therapies, and more recently at the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (ITHMA) based at Regent’s University in London. I also teach a range of continuing professional development massage courses for qualified therapists.

I was awarded a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ for teaching anatomy & physiology at Merton Adult College in May 2005 and again in May 2008 (nominated by my students). I was also awarded a ‘Commended Tutor of the Year’ Certificate at the Federation of Holistic Therapists Excellence in Education Awards in 2012.

I have co-authored two books to date ‘Indian Head Massage – the Essential Guide’ & ‘Ear Candling – the Essential Guide’ (both originally published by Hodder Arnold as part of the ‘In Essence’ series). I am a Fellow and Vice-President of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), and hold a Master’s Degree in Education. I have been practising as a complementary therapist since 1999 and combines this with my teaching and writing.

I am a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) – a non-profit professional association for authors who self-publish. ALLi’s mission is ethics and excellence in self-publishing.