Auricular Acupuncture
Basically, Acupuncture of the ear. Traditional Chinese Medicine see the ear as its own microsystem whereby the entire body can be mapped onto the ear.
Pain management
Stress reduction
Anxiety
Treatment points on the ear are determined by their connection to specific organs, systems, and functions throughout your body. Auricular acupuncture can be performed solely or combined with a regular acupuncture treatment.
The needles used in auricular acupuncture are even finer than those used across the rest of the body. For some treatments there is the option of incorporating auricular ‘seeds’. These are very small and taped to the chosen acupuncture point to enable self-stimulation in the days following treatment adding to the therapeutic effect.
Auricular Acupuncture is often used to address a variety of health conditions, including:
Addiction
Digestive issues
Insomnia
Research suggests that stimulating these ear points potentially trigger responses in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system which help alleviate symptoms and promote overall well-being.
Auricular acupuncture can be included as part of a standard acupuncture treatment.
