Hannah, 29 - Bristol

Tell us a little about yourself and your current experience.

I'm a registered nurse and I've been working on a busy medical ward for the last five years.

I really enjoy nursing, but I've always liked the idea of building something of my own alongside my NHS job. I didn't want to wait until much later in my career to start thinking about having a second income or a bit more flexibility.

Why did you choose the ear wax removal industry?

I wanted something that still felt clinical and professional but could also work as a small independent business.

Ear wax removal stood out because it's a service people actively look for, and it felt like a really good match with the skills I already use as a nurse.

I also liked that you can start quite simply without needing to take on a large clinic or lots of overheads straight away.

Why did you choose wax. for your training?

I compared a few providers before booking.

What I liked about wax. was that the training looked very practical and very focused on what happens after the course as well.

It wasn't just about learning one technique. The course covered assessment, different removal methods, safety and how people actually go on to offer the service afterwards.

That made it feel much more useful for somebody like me who wanted to turn the training into a real side business.

How did you find the course?

I really enjoyed it.

I was definitely nervous before the practical section because it was completely new to me, but the trainers made it feel very manageable.

Everything was demonstrated clearly and then we were able to practise with support.

By the end of the day, I felt much more confident than I expected to.

What did you learn?

We covered ear anatomy, otoscopy, infection control, contraindications, patient assessment and recognising when someone shouldn't be treated.

The practical side covered microsuction, warm-water irrigation and manual instrumentation, matching the core techniques on the wax. Safe Ear Wax Removal Training certificate.

I also learned a lot about how to communicate with patients during treatment and how important it is to keep reassessing what you can see rather than just concentrating on removing the wax.

Would you recommend wax. training?

Yes, 100%.

I'd particularly recommend it to younger nurses who are thinking about creating something outside their normal shifts.

Before the course, starting a private healthcare service sounded like something quite complicated. Afterwards, it felt much more realistic.

The course gives you the practical skills, but it also gives you that push to think, “I could actually do this.”

What are your plans for the future?

I'm going to start by renting a treatment room in Bristol for one Saturday every fortnight, while continuing to work my normal nursing shifts.

I'd also like to offer some evening appointments once I've built up a regular client base.

Longer term, I'd love to get to the point where I can reduce my hospital hours and spend two or three days each week running the ear-care business.

For now, I'm really excited just to get started and build it gradually.

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