Hopi Ear Candling Course

Add Hopi Ear Candling To Your Treatment Menu

Hopi ear candling, also known as thermal auricular therapy, is a treatment in which a hollow cotton candle is placed at the ear and lit while the client lies on their side. Clients book it as a quiet, warm treatment to relax in, and therapists offer it as a short add-on that sits easily alongside a facial or a massage.

You study online at your own pace. Each unit has video tutorials and an eBook covering the theory, and every unit is assessed as you go — if an assessment needs another attempt, you can resubmit as many times as you need, at no extra cost. You keep your course materials for life, so you can go back over the procedure whenever you want to refresh it.

What You’ll Be Able To Do

• Carry out a full Hopi ear candling treatment — the procedure from start to finish, and the aftercare that follows it.
• Explain what the treatment is and where it comes from, which the course covers as a unit in its own right.
• Prepare your client and your equipment — a dedicated unit covers client preparation, the candles and the products involved.
• Understand the anatomy of the ear, taught as its own unit alongside the wider anatomy and physiology module.
• Work safely, to the hygiene and health and safety standards a treatment involving a lit candle calls for.
• Recognise skin types, diseases and disorders, so you know when to treat and when to refer a client on.
• Set yourself up to work — insurance, promoting your services, reception duties and taking payments are all covered in the Foundation module.

What To Learn Alongside Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi ear candling is a short treatment, so it is usually offered next to something longer. Body massage is the full-body Swedish routine most therapists learn first, Indian head massage works the head, face, neck and shoulders and pairs particularly naturally with it, and hot stone massage works heated stones through the massage routine. All three, plus Hopi ear candling, come together in the Ultimate Holistic Course.

Hopi Ear Candling Course FAQs

Do I need any experience or an existing therapy qualification?

No. Hopi ear candling is one of the more contained treatments to learn, and the course assumes no prior training. You work through the Foundation, anatomy and physiology and skin healthcare modules before the four units covering the treatment itself.

What happens during a treatment?

The client lies on their side and a hollow cotton candle is placed at the ear and lit, with the therapist supporting it throughout and watching it closely. Most clients describe a warm sensation and a soft crackling sound. The course takes you through the full procedure and the aftercare that follows it.

What equipment do I need?

Client preparation, equipment and products are covered as a unit in their own right, so you will know what to buy and how to use it before you work on a client. There is no kit to buy from us for this course.

How long does it take?

There are twenty-seven units and no deadline. The treatment module is four units, and because a session is short and the procedure is contained, most students find this a quicker course to feel confident in than a full massage routine. Most complete their training within a few weeks to a few months.

How is the course delivered?

Everything is online. Each unit has video tutorials and an eBook covering the theory, including the procedure itself and the safety points that go with working near a lit candle. You can study from a computer, tablet or phone.

How am I assessed?

Every one of the twenty-seven units has an assessment you complete online. The Hopi Ear Candling module is assessed across four units — what the treatment is, client preparation and equipment, the specific anatomy of the ear, and the procedure and aftercare. If you do not pass first time, you can resubmit as many times as you need, at no extra cost.

Is the course accredited?

Yes. The Hopi Ear Candling Course is accredited by ABT, IPHM and IGCT, and recognised by insurers including Towergate, Radius, Insync and Balens. Insurers set their own requirements, and some ask specific questions about treatments involving a naked flame, so check what your chosen provider needs before you start taking clients.

Is business training included?

Yes, and it is worth using here because Hopi is usually sold as a short add-on rather than a standalone booking. The Foundation module covers promoting your services, reception duties, taking payments, insurance and the legislation that applies once you start working with clients.

What support do I get?

You get feedback from experienced tutors as you work through the units, and access to our private student group where you can ask questions and share your work.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes. You can spread the cost over three interest-free payments at the checkout.