Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine but it originates from modern Europe. It is a specialist microsystem therapy, in which the external ear is stimulated by the insertion of ultra fine needles to send an electrical impulse via the brain, to its corresponding body organ to treat a variety of conditions and help to regulate the body's internal organs, structures and functions.
This natural holistic therapy treats the whole person by unblocking and balancing the Energy or Chi that flows through the body.
Auricular Acupuncture can:
- Reduce stress and calm the mind.
- Relax your muscles.
- Stimulate the secretion of endorphins in the brain.
- Relieve pain.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Enhance immunity.
- Promote natural healing.
- And lots more.......
Acupuncture Detoxification
The Holistic Way provides the five needle protocol that is used successfully to help people recover from drug and alcohol misuse, to support smoking cessation, to aid weight loss and to ease stress related symptoms. It has proven to be beneficial in the process of detoxification and can eleviate the unpleasant emotional, physical and psychological effects of addictions.
The Treatment
This is performed while you lie back on the comfortable therapy couch and listen to relaxing music. The therapist will begin by carrying out some simple relaxation techniques to ensure you feel at ease before they carry out the acupuncture. They will then use an acupoint machine to locate the points that will be treated on your ears. Five ultra fine sterile needles will be inserted very carefully into these specific points, to support the lifestyle change you have chosen to make.
The needles will then be left in for about 30 minutes. During this time your ears may tingle, or feel warm and you may also fall asleep during this peaceful and relaxing experience. The therapist will then painlessly remove and dispose hygienically of the needles and tape a vaccaria seed onto the appropriate acupuncture point. This will stimulate the point for a longer period of time and can be safely left in place for a few days, or until your next weekly session.
Needle phobia
The points on the ears can be stimulated electrically by using a Acupuncture Stimulator that transmits a current through the skin to treat the corresponding body part. Alternatively a Dermal Probe can be used for the stimulation of auricular points by acupressure for people that have an aversion to needles.
Number of sessions
Everyone is an individual, therefore the number of sessions required will be different dependent on your needs but a minimum course of 4 weekly sessions is recommended.
Additional Therapies
Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification is a successful stand alone therapy for the treatment of stress management, weight loss, smoking cessation or alcohol and drug misuse. However the additional therapies listed below focus on lifestyle changes and goals and can support the sometimes difficult process of change. The best way to achieve your optimum wellbeing will be discussed during your initial consultation. The choice of therapy or therapies is entirely up to you!
Holistic Lifestyle Plan
A Holistic Lifestyle Plan is designed to support any lifestyle changes you choose to make and is recommended before this treatment. For more information about this click on the Lifestyle Plan button.
TFH Kinesilogy
A Goal Balance with 5- Element Emotion is also recommended. This balances the energy or chi related to your specific goal and can have profound shifts in positive attitude towards your achievement of your desired goal. This TFH balance also eliminates any unwanted emotions that are involved that may be preventing you from reaching your goal. For more information about this click on the TFH Kinesiology button.
Costs
£30 per hours session. Fees are payable on the day in cash, or by cheque.
Holistic Wellbeing Plan
Fees include your FREE personal Wellbeing Plan if you take a course of Auricular Acupuncture. This will be based on the information given during your initial consultation and our professional knowledge.
