Auricular acupuncture is one of the more widely used microsystems within eastern medicine. Microsystems use one aspect of the body – for example, the ears, hands or feet – to treat conditions that are present anywhere in the body. Auricular acupuncture may be used as a primary mode of treatment or in conjunction with other treatments such as acupuncture, bodywork or herbal medicine. Examples of
other microsystems include reflexology and Korean hand acupuncture.
Because of efficiency, convenience and profound results auricular acupuncture widely used in community acupuncture and by Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) in the areas of disasters and catastrophes. Natalie Miner as a member of AWB was trained to work if field setting and was volunteer for Stressreleive during Southern California Fires 2007.
Community acupuncture is a highly effective and efficient way of treating a variety of individual and community conditions in areas of conflict, disaster or devastation.
Clients are treated in a group, sitting up in chairs, fully clothed. Needles are inserted in the ears based on a protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detox Association. Other needles may be used on accessible body points as needed.
EFFECTIVE
Acupuncture addresses physical and mental health conditions simultaneously.
Immediate effects include a sense of well being and relaxation, reduced anxiety and depression, and improved sleep.
General improvements in health (headaches and other pain, digestive complaints, etc.) make it easier for patients to receive other services (like counseling). Treatment outcomes improve when patients feel better.
Effects are immediate, but can also be long lasting, beyond the time the treatment is being given.
IMMEDIATE
Few other modalities, except medication, offer immediate relief. This makes community acupuncture ideal while clients are waiting for other services which may take longer to provide.
VERSATILE – EFFECTIVE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS
Acupuncture can be successfully integrated into a wide range of programs already in existence, including medical programs that utilize medication, mental health facilities, and social service agencies.
It can be done anywhere. We treat in parks, churches, and waiting rooms, as well as health clinics.
Patients with varying needs (trauma survivors, staff, emergency workers, etc.) can be treated in the same group.
SAFE
There are almost no side effects or contraindications. It is non-addictive.
COST EFFECTIVE
Treatments are done in groups, so many people can be treated at once.
NON-VERBAL and NON PERFORMANCE DEPENDENT
Clients don’t have to be able to intellectually understand or express their feelings to get relief.
Equally effective when there are language or cultural barriers.
COMMUNITY BASED
The effect of being treated in a group is that the benefit to the group is larger than the benefit would be if each client were treated individually.
Healing in a community environment is especially beneficial when a disaster, trauma, or conflict has affected the whole community. Acupuncture in a group setting allows the community as well as the individuals to experience healing.
Auricular Acupuncture
other microsystems include reflexology and Korean hand acupuncture.
Because of efficiency, convenience and profound results auricular acupuncture widely used in community acupuncture and by Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) in the areas of disasters and catastrophes. Natalie Miner as a member of AWB was trained to work if field setting and was volunteer for Stressreleive during Southern California Fires 2007.
Community acupuncture is a highly effective and efficient way of treating a variety of individual and community conditions in areas of conflict, disaster or devastation.
Clients are treated in a group, sitting up in chairs, fully clothed. Needles are inserted in the ears based on a protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detox Association. Other needles may be used on accessible body points as needed.
EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATE
VERSATILE – EFFECTIVE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS
SAFE
COST EFFECTIVE
NON-VERBAL and NON PERFORMANCE DEPENDENT
COMMUNITY BASED
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