Ear Lavage (Ear Wax Removal) In Burlington
Ear Lavage (Ear Wax Removal) In Burlington
Ear wax (cerumen) is a normal and important part of ear health. It helps protect the ear canal from dust, debris, and infection. However, sometimes ear wax can accumulate and become impacted, leading to discomfort and other symptoms.
Ear lavage is a gentle procedure used to remove excess ear wax and restore comfort and hearing. Prior to treatment, the ear canal and eardrum are examined to determine whether ear lavage is appropriate and safe.
What Can Ear Lavage Help With?
Ear lavage may be recommended for individuals experiencing:
- A feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear
- Reduced hearing due to wax buildup
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) related to wax impaction
- Ear discomfort or pressure
- Itchiness within the ear canal
- Difficulty wearing hearing aids due to wax accumulation
- Wax buildup identified during a routine examination
Benefits of Ear Lavage
Improved Hearing
Many patients notice an immediate improvement in hearing when a wax blockage is removed.
Relief of Pressure and Fullness
Removing impacted wax can help relieve the sensation of a plugged or blocked ear.
Quick In-Office Procedure
Treatment is typically completed during a single visit and requires little to no recovery time.
Safe and Professional Assessment
Your ears are examined before treatment to ensure that ear lavage is appropriate and to identify any concerns that may require medical attention.
Considerations
Not Everyone Is a Candidate
Ear lavage may not be appropriate for individuals with certain ear conditions, a history of eardrum perforation, recent ear surgery, active ear infection, or other specific concerns.
Temporary Sensations During Treatment
Some individuals experience mild pressure, temporary dizziness, or sensitivity during the procedure. These effects are usually brief and resolve quickly.
Ear Symptoms Can Have Other Causes
Not all hearing changes, ringing, pressure, or discomfort are caused by wax buildup. An assessment can help determine whether ear wax is the source of your symptoms.
Who Is Most Likely to Benefit?
Ear lavage may be helpful for:
- Individuals with impacted earwax
- Hearing aid users who experience recurring wax buildup
- People who naturally produce excessive ear wax
- Individuals who frequently use earbuds or earplugs
- Those experiencing a sensation of blocked or plugged ears
Services
At Simply Healthy, Simply Strong, we offer a range of services to support your well-being:
Naturopathic Consultations
Through in-depth consultations, we’ll delve into your health history and concerns, crafting a holistic treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
Acupuncture
Experience the time-tested benefits of acupuncture, promoting balance and harmony within your body.
Lab Testing
We can order comprehensive lab testing, including blood work and pap tests, to gain valuable insights into your health.
Nutrition
We can assess your nutrition patterns to ensure you are consuming appropriate nutrients to allow your health to thrive!
Supplements & Vitamins
We can utilize specific nutrients, vitamins and herbs to support your health so that you can reach your full potential.
Mindfulness Practices
We can utilize trusted meditation, breath work, and mindfulness practices to reduce your stress, improve your focus and bring your into the present.
Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT/HRT)
We can replace hormones that naturally decline during the menopausal transition, helping to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Therapeutic Bodywork
We can utilize a variety of gentle, hands-on techniques designed to support relaxation, reduce tension, improve body awareness, and promote overall well-being.
Vitamin B12 Injections
We can deliver B12 directly into the muscle, bypassing the digestive tract and allowing for reliable absorption.
Ear Lavage (Ear Wax Removal)
We can remove excess ear wax and restore comfort and hearing.
What Should I Expect During My Appointment?
Your appointment begins with an examination of the ear canal using an otoscope. If ear wax removal is appropriate, a gentle irrigation procedure is performed to flush excess wax from the ear canal.
Most patients find the procedure comfortable and experience immediate relief of symptoms. Following treatment, the ears are re-examined to ensure the ear canal has been adequately cleared.
Meet Dr. Lisa Tabrizi, ND
Dr. Lisa Tabrizi, ND has been practicing naturopathic medicine since 2011. Over the years, she has supported thousands of patient visits, helping individuals navigate concerns related to hormones, digestion, metabolism, stress resilience, fatigue, healthy aging, and overall wellbeing.
She earned her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Science from the University of Guelph before completing her four-year naturopathic medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario. Her education included extensive training in clinical diagnosis, anatomy and physiology, laboratory interpretation, nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-informed natural therapies.
Dr. Lisa, ND is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and maintains active memberships with both the provincial and federal naturopathic associations (OAND and CAND) while regularly pursuing continuing education to remain current in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Her clinical approach combines curiosity, compassion, and attention to detail. Patients often seek care with Dr. Lisa, ND because they are looking for more than quick answers or temporary fixes. They want someone who listens carefully, considers the broader picture, and helps them understand how factors such as stress, sleep, hormones, nutrition, digestion, movement, and lifestyle may be interconnected.
Dr. Lisa, ND has prescribing authority within Ontario naturopathic scope and offers a range of evidence-informed therapies tailored to individual needs, including acupuncture, nutritional counselling, targeted supplementation, vitamin B12 injections, functional laboratory interpretation, and hormone support strategies, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescribing where clinically appropriate.
She has a particular passion for supporting women through periods of transition — including perimenopause, menopause, metabolic shifts, stress, burnout, and changing energy levels — while helping patients build sustainable foundations for long-term health.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Lisa, ND is passionate about movement, strength training, nature, skiing, gardening, outdoor adventure, and lifelong learning. She believes health is not simply the absence of illness, but the ability to feel energetic, resilient, capable, and engaged in your life.
Her philosophy is simple:
Support patients in becoming more resilient, energized, and empowered in their health — Simply Healthy, Simply Strong.
Whether you are seeking answers, support, prevention, or a more personalized approach to your health, Dr. Lisa, ND’s goal is to help you feel informed, understood, and confident in your next steps.
Service Areas
Dr. Lisa Tabrizi’s Burlington naturopathic clinic welcomes patients from Burlington, Oakville, South Burlington, Aldershot, Waterdown, Hamilton, Milton, and west Mississauga.
Conveniently located near the QEW and Highway 403, the clinic offers free parking and easy access for patients across the region.
Whether you are seeking support for perimenopause, menopause, hormones, digestion, fatigue, metabolism, stress resilience, healthy aging, or preventative wellness, Dr. Lisa provides personalized naturopathic care designed to help patients feel informed, supported, and empowered in their health.
Dr. Lisa Tabrizi, ND
1100 Burloak Drive, Suite 300
Burlington, ON L7L 6B2
Phone: 289-259-7527
Email: lisatabrizi@gmail.com
Simply Healthy, Simply Strong
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Ear Wax: A Few Common Myths
- I Should Clean My Ears With Cotton Swabs
- All Ear Wax Should Be Removed
- A Plugged Ear Always Means Infection
Cotton swabs often push wax deeper into the ear canal and can contribute to impaction.
Ear wax serves an important protective function and does not need to be routinely removed unless it is causing symptoms or obstruction.
Many cases of ear fullness or hearing reduction are caused by wax buildup rather than infection, although an assessment is needed to determine the cause.