Take care of your own emotional and physical health by joining me for my monthly community style auricular acupuncture clinic. Also known as ear acupuncture,  auricular therapy, or auriculotherapy, this style of acupuncture is a powerful tool to affect change in the entire body and brain by using only the ear.

 

The experience is very relaxing and you may feel a slight pinch as the needle goes in, but any discomfort quickly subsides. RSVP to me at (805) 379-1108 with the time you would like to come in. Expect to stay a minimum of 30 minutes and up to an hour. I will also be offering ear seeds which are an alternative to needles using acupressure.

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Auricular acupuncture uses ear reflex points to help regulate digestion, hormones, allergies, immunity, and chronic conditions. It also can relieve pain, relax the body, calm the mind, and improve mood as well as help overcome addiction and behavioral disorders.

 

One of the pathways auricular acupuncture helps our body is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system which allows us to rest and digest. It can also balance the sympathetic nervous system which when activated puts us on high alert for running away from danger or fighting the threat directly. By stimulating the vagus nerve branch on the ear you can regulate the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems of the body.