Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is a technique that stimulates specific points on the ear to influence various bodily functions and reduce imbalances.
Auricular acupuncture is a discipline recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and holds independent status from classical acupuncture.
It is a non-invasive and painless method from traditional Chinese medicine that does not require medical tests and can be used for both diagnosis and treatment.
Cum funcționează?
The outer ear contains a somatic map of the body, where each area corresponds to a specific organ or anatomical structure.
- By detecting electrical conductivity and sensitivity to palpation, the practitioner identifies the auricular points that need stimulation.
- Stimulating these points sends signals to the central nervous system, which then regulates internal organ activity and the musculoskeletal system.
- This process helps restore energetic balance and alleviate various disorders.
What Conditions Can It Treat?
The WHO recommends auricular acupuncture for the treatment of various conditions, including:
- musculoskeletal pain – including acute and chronic pain;
- anxiety, depression, and related disorders;
- insomnia and other sleep disturbances;
- smoking cessation and treatment of other addictions;
- obesity and eating disorders.
Treatment Methods
The type of treatment is personalized based on the patient’s symptoms and individual needs.
Therapy techniques include:
- classical needling;
- semi-permanent needling (ASP needles);
- cowherb Vaccaria seed patches (a traditional Chinese medicine technique to stimulate auricular points);
- electro-acupuncture (for stronger and more effective stimulation).
Combination with other therapies:
In clinical settings, auricular acupuncture may be integrated with complementary therapies when needed:
- psycho-energetic-informational therapy;
- therapeutic hypnosis;
- emotional therapy (for stress regulation and emotional rebalancing).
What Makes This Method Unique?
- Every person is unique, and their response to treatment varies.
- There is no fixed number of sessions – the therapy is adapted based on the patient’s response.
- If the patient responds positively after the first session and the issue is resolved, no further treatment is necessary.
How Does the Treatment Work?
Session 1 – Diagnosis and Treatment Plan (Duration: approx. 1 hour)
- Initial patient assessment
- Identification of auricular points for stimulation
- Definition of a personalized therapeutic plan
Beginning with Session 2 – Application of the treatment according to the individualized protocol
Why Choose Auricular Acupuncture?
- Natural and non-invasive method
- Recognized by WHO and used worldwide
- No medication or medical testing required
- Personalized for each patient, with no fixed number of sessions
- Can be combined with other therapies for maximum effectiveness
