Also sometimes referred to as Auricular Acupuncture or Ear Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy is the Traditional Chinese Medicine technique of using points on the skin of the external ear, or auricle, to diagnose and treat pain and medical conditions around the body, including the internal organs, and works by stimulating these points with massage or needles. What is it used for? Pain relief, anxiety, migraines, insomnia and digestive issues.

You may also have heard of Ear Seeds, but what are they? Ear seeds are small seed magnets that are placed on various acupuncture pressure points in the ear and serve as tiny acupressure devices, promoting comfort and relaxation. Where they are placed will depend on the area of concern. These are often used as part of the treatment and left on the patient afterwards by means of waterproof tape to extend the treatment for the following few days.

If you’d like to find out more about how Auriculotherapy can help with a variety of issues you might be experiencing, just book an appointment to visit Touch Tuina!