Auricular Acupressure
ears as a microsystem
Auricular acupuncture and acupressure are one of the more widely used microsystems within eastern medicine. Microsystems use one neurological aspect of the body, in this case the ears, to treat conditions that are present anywhere in the body.
Indications
these are some of the conditions that can be treated with auricular acupressure:
Pain
Stress
Anxiety
Sleep Difficulty
Digestive Issues
Addiction
Smoking Cessation
how it works
what should i know?
Auricular acupressure may be used as a primary mode of treatment or in conjunction with other treatments such as acupuncture or herbal medicine.
what can i expect?
Acupuncture may be applied to the ear in the clinic. At the end of the treatment, patients may go home with small stainless steel pellets that are gently placed on specific parts of the ear with a clear adhesive.
Online appointments are available for patients interested in auricular acupressure. Ear pellets are provided to the patients and will be instructed on proper placement based on patient concerns.