Ear Candling - The Essential Guide: Ear Candling - The Essential Guide:This text, previously published as "Ear Candling in Essence", has been completely revised and updated.

by Mary Dalgleish, Lesley Hart

‘Ear Candling the Essential Guide’ provides therapists, students and the public with an interesting and accessible introduction to ear candling.This book which was previously published as ‘Ear Candling in Essence’ has now been completely revised and updated.Ear candling has been used for millennia and this fascinating book covers the history of ear candling from its use by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and other world cultures. It provides advice on important ear candle safety features and explains how ear candles work.It also includes comprehensive information on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the ears, nose, throat and sinuses as well as the benefits of ear candling and contraindications to treatment.It goes on to concentrate on practical application with step by step instructions on treatment and massage techniques.Information on ear candling courses and advice for therapists is provided, along with a list of relevant websites, further reading and a very useful glossary of terms.Written in an accessible style with colour photos and illustrations, numerous frequently asked questions and case studies, this book is the perfect introduction for therapy students, professional therapists topping up their skills or anyone wanting to learn more about the history and practice of ear candling.The authors are practising complementary therapists and experienced tutors and teach a range of complementary therapy courses in the UK and abroad.

130 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2013

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.