Auricular Therapy is similar to Acupuncture treatment but is focused mainly on the ear. In Chinese Medical theory there are over 120 points on each ear related to specific parts of the body. Modern practitioners now stimulate ear acupoints using needles, laser treatment and electrical stimulants.

In auricular acupuncture the ear represents an inverted fetus. The inverted fetus model allows for acupoints to correspond to stimulation points which can be treated. These points affect all parts of the body. The body contains 20 energy pathways, 12 main and 8 secondary, called meridians, while the ear is crossed by all main meridians.

Practitioners of auricular acupuncture study the ear in great detail. Diagnosis and treatment are formulated based on time tested ancient Chinese and modern medical documentation.

At The Health Centers, we offer auricular therapy to treat a number of conditions such as pain syndromes, treatment of addictions to drugs, alcohol, food, or tobacco. The following conditions as well as many others respond favorably to auricular therapy, they are asthma, indigestion, migraine, and nervous disorders. Our practitioners utilize Electro Medical acupuncture to locate and treat acupoints. Needles at times are also used at The Health Centers for treatment. These needles are the single use disposable type to prevent any potential spread of disease.

There are also seeds or tacks that are attached to small adhesive pads which are left in the ear for several days. This is done to continue the treatment process over a period of time. Because these tacks or seeds are so small, they are barely noticeable and many times fall off while bathing and wash down the drain without notice.

Aricular therapy may be right for you, call The Health Centers of click on the ASK US button to get answers to your questions about auricular therapy.