Hopi Ear Candling (Thermal Auricular Therapy) Diploma One-Day Course (including Acupressure Facial and Ear Massage)

WHAT IS A HOPI TREATMENT?Hopi ear candles are not a traditional candle but are a hollow tube made using organic cotton or flax, pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs. Ear candling has become a popular therapy in the west and is used to help a wide range of symptoms, not only those associated with the ears. The treatment also induces a relaxed state in which the body is better able to fight imbalances.This Hopi Ear Candling treatment course includes how to give a pre-treatment pressure point massage and post treatment facial massage.

Cost: - £150.00
Booking Fee - £50.00 
Pre-Requisite: None - suitable for beginners, although we recommend studying Anatomy & Physiology alongside this course
Kit: Please note a Kit is NOT included in course price - Hopi Ear Candles will be required after the course for this treatment

COURSE STRUCTURE
• Home Study (12 guided learning hours)

• One Day Practical
​• 6 case studies (2 People x 3 times or 3 People x 2 times)


Course Content & Learning Outcomes
• Introduction
• Course Objective
• History and benefits of Hopi Ear Candling
• Acupressure Points of the Face
• To learn basic facial and ear massage techniques
• Types of Ear Candles

• Conditions of the ear
• Client Consultation procedure
• Consultation Form
• GP Referral Letter
• Contraindications and Client's expectations
• How to prepare for the treatment
• Hygiene and Professionalism
• Preparing your work area
• Your working environment
• Health & Safety
• Health & Safety for COSHH Regulations
• Industry Regulations
• Professional Ethics
• Insurance
• Data Protection/GDPR/Client Confidentiality
• Risk Assessment
• Code of Practice for Therapists
• Marketing
• Aftercare Advice
• Anatomy & Physiology relevant to this treatment
• The Hopi Ear Candling Facial and Ear Massage Therapy routine

Certifications/Qualifications Attained: Michelle Collins Spa and Beauty Training accredited/recognised diploma Insurance: Our training courses follow the National Occupational Standards set out by HABIA and are validated and accredited by Professional Beauty Direct and are fully insurable allowing you to gain insurance and use the therapy with the general public and charge.

MODEL MAY BE REQUIRED: If more than one student is booked onto the course then students will be practising on each other - NOTE: if no other students book onto the course then the course will run as 1-2-1 training on a model which you will need to bring with you to practice on.


TRAINING DATES: Training dates are booked by individual arrangement - please complete the booking form HERE to book and arrange what month you are looking to do the course (a list of training dates will then be sent to you and you pick the most convenient date for you)