AcuDetox /AcuWellness for Healing & Balance

What is AcuDetox?

5 point auricular ear acupuncture, also called AcuDetox or AcuWellness, is a specific acupuncture protocol used to help with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, and trauma. AcuDetox/AcuWellness supports relaxation, emotional well-being, and resilience. The NADA protocol (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association), referred to as AcuDetox, involves the gentle placement of 5 sterile needles in each ear which remain in the ear for 30-40 minutes to relax and calm your nervous system.

You can schedule a stand-alone AcuDetox session, come to a drop-in community AcuWellness session (stay tuned for info on these offerings) or it can be used as an adjunct modality to an individual therapy session. AcuDetox works by calming the nervous system, and often creates a sense of emotional balance and calm.

Potential Benefits of AcuDetox

Relieves stress & anxiety 

Helps relax and calm the nervous system

Supports trauma recovery

Supports emotional well-being and resilience

Improves mood 

Enhances body detoxification 

Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms

Supports better sleep quality

Boosts overall wellness 

Enhances energy flow and mind-body balance

AcuDetox/AcuWellness Points

  1. Sympathetic: Balances the autonomic nervous system. Calms stress/anxiety. 

  2. Shen Men: General calming effect. Decreases cortisol (stress) levels, anxiety, depression, nervousness, insomnia, and inflammation. Reduces pain. Supports addiction recovery/sobriety. 

  3. Kidney: Nourishes the kidney and clears the blood. Stimulates and regulates physiological and hormonal functions. Influences happiness and relieves fear. Supports addiction recovery. Strengthens the body’s vitality. 

  4. Liver: Promotes detoxification and the healing of liver. Aids in clear thinking and decision making. Relieves frustration, anger, and depression. Promotes connection to oneself. 

  5. Lung: Cleanses the lungs from toxins.  Aids in processing of grief, sadness, & depression. Restores joy by correcting emotional imbalance. Improves respiratory health & increases resistance to illness.

Community Wellness drop-in sessions starting in June in Louisville $15/ drop-in session (about 40 minutes) - dates and times to be announced soon!

Kimberly Welch, MA, LPC, AAT

Schedule with Kim by email or phone:

kimwelchtherapy@gmail.com

720-352-0149