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Holistic Nursing | Ear Micro suctioning | Health Checks

Our senses are EVERYTHING.

Hannah, our Registered Nurse offers Ear Assessments &

Micro-suctioning


Enjoy the full orchestra of sounds once again

Regain social connection and confidence

Katie:
Ok, so what IS ear wax?
Registered Nurse Hannah:
Ear wax is completely normal, healthy (and like all human body functions when in balance), serves several important functions:
  • Wax coats the skin of the ear canal, repelling water and helping to protect against injury and infection.
  • Wax helps to keep the skin inside the ear from getting too dry and itchy.
  • Ear wax traps dust and germs, keeping them from reaching the eardrum.
However, when we produce too much wax, it can block the ear canal.
This then affects how we hear, as sound can’t travel through the ear canal to the eardrum.

Katie:
Why do ears get blocked?
Registered Nurse Hannah:

Ear wax blockage can happen to anyone, but can be accelerated for a certain group of people with particular physical conditions or practices:

  • Hearing aids, earplugs or earbuds users,
  • Misuse of cotton swabs,
  • Skin conditions (e.g. eczema) or other developmental impairments of the ear canal
  • People with very hairy ear canals, Adults over 55.
  • People who are involved in water sports.

If you fall within one of these groups, you might be prone to develop more ear wax and experience ear wax blockage more frequently.

If a blockage becomes invasive, painful, or starts to prevent you from communicating clearly, from enjoying social engagements or living a full life - it may be time to call a specialist to remove the extra build up.

Katie:
Why Remove Wax??
Registered Nurse Hannah:

Although very necessary for the health of your ears, excess wax can cause problems. Removing ear wax from your ears allows you to treat common hearing problems in advance such as loss of hearing, ear irritation and tinnitus.

It is also important to check that your ears are in good health, to detect other problems that are not related to the presence of wax.

When to book an appointment to remove ear wax?

Ear wax can cause discomfort inside the ear and can be identified by various symptoms:

  • Itchiness inside the ear
  • Feeling of fullness in the ear and some difficulties hearing properly
  • Sensation of hearing a ring in your ear (tinnitus)

If you notice any symptoms associated with the build-up of ear wax, I recommend that you call, text, or email to book an appointment with me - I’ll have a look in your ear and remove the wax without risking damage to your eardrum.

Katie:
How much does it cost, how long does it take?
Registered Nurse Hannah:
I book 30-minute sessions.
The process is roughly 15/ 20 minutes, but I like to spend a little extra time getting to know you (and checking to see if there could be any other health and wellbeing factors that might be impacting your hearing, or other senses)!
It will cost $75.00 for your appointment.
Micro-suctioning?
I use a method of wax removal called Micro-suction.
Micro-suction is a method used by leading ear, nose and throat specialists, registered ear nurses and audiologists, to clean ears safely and effectively.

During this process, the ear canal and eardrum are assessed to identify the best way to remove the build-up of ear wax.
We then use a very small suction machine to remove the wax.

Unlike syringing which puts excessive pressure on the eardrum increasing the risk of eardrum perforation or irritation, micro-suction sees wax removed under the direct visualisation of your ear canal using a microscope or headset and suction machine.

How can I access this service?
Hannah works from:
Waiheke Physiotherapy Clinic - 21E Belgium Street
Waiheke Island, Auckland.

She takes group bookings, visiting retirement villages, schools and workplaces in the central Auckland area.

Please contact Hannah for more information, or click the link below to make a booking
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E-mail: bodymindtherapy@proton.me
Phone: +64 027 303 6666


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