Auricular Therapy

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Auricular Therapy is a form of alternative medicine originating in China based on the idea that the ear is a micro-system of the entire body represented by a map of acu-points on the outer portion of the ear that corresponds to other parts of the body.

Ear acupuncture involves inserting needles into specific acu-points on the ear. Stimulating these points promotes healing in other corresponding areas of the body.

You have a fear or hate Needles? No worries!

For many people, just the thought of needles is very intimidating and can be a deal breaker for someone considering acupuncture. If you are one of those individuals there are other treatment options that don’t involve needles! Traditional Chinese Medicine uses many different techniques that are very effective for treating pain and illness.

Some of your other options are:

Auricular Therapy or Auricular Ear Seed Therapy. The ear is covered with acu-points that correspond with systems in the entire body. A health diagnosis can even be made by simply looking at the ear. After locating the exact points needed to help the condition Dr. Caron applies small seeds with medical tape. The seeds stay in place for about a week and you activate the points by giving them a squeeze throughout your day. The area may be tender  from the seeds, but there are no needles involved.