DESCRIPTION The client lies on his/her side with the therapist at their head. The candle, which acts as a vacuum, is placed in the ear and lit. The vibration of the air rising up through the candle is promoted by the natural movement of the flame, to gently massage the eardrum. This creates a warm swirling current of air. The candles work on a chimney principle, drawing any impurities to the surface where they can be gently removed. Most of these are carried away through the candle "chimney", although some of them can be found in the condensed candle wax residue after removal from the ear, or could even work their way up to the surface 24-48 hours after. Generally the whole treatment will take around 30 minutes inclusive of the consultation.