Auricular therapy (or auriculotherapy) is a revolutionary healing modality originated by Dr. Paul Nogier in the 1950s. It involves the increase or decrease of energy in points on the “auricle,” or outer ear with mild electrical stimulation in order to restore balance, and therefore health, to different parts of the body. This non-invasive, FDA-approved therapy is remarkably effective for pain, diabetic neuropathy, stress management, allergies & sinus congestion, respiratory ailments, insomnia, overcoming addictions, and so much more. I have numerous clients who come in for what they call a major “attitude adjustment,” which results in less irritability and more patience, calm, and tolerance.

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This unique therapy is widely utilized by primary care physicians in Europe, but by very few physicians in the US. It uses an electrical device that emits a mild and adjustable current. Practitioners identify areas of imbalance on the auricle of the ear which correspond to all areas of the body. Then, the mild electrical current is applied to the point to either raise or lower the energy in that point, to correct the imbalance. The therapy does not hurt–it feels like a vibrating poke and is applied between eight seconds and two minutes, depending. Clients benefit most when the treatment is felt strongly, but not painfully. There are also different frequencies required for successful treatment of the different auricular points, and an experienced practitioner will know which is appropriate.

Conclusion

Clients often feel immediate relief by the time treatment is finished, and others feel relief within 24 hours. Initially, more frequent therapy sessions are needed, especially for chronic, long-term conditions, and then the relief lasts longer and longer between subsequent sessions. The World Health Organization has endorsed auricular therapy for the treatment of more than 250 conditions. I truly believe that absolutely everyone can benefit from auricular therapy.