Auricular Acupuncture

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Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture 

Small points. Whole-body calm.

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Auricular acupuncture is a gentle form of acupuncture that focuses only on the outer ear. Your ear contains many small points connected to the nervous system. Stimulating these points can help your body relax, ease pain, and reduce stress and tension.

 

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How it works

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The ear is rich in nerve endings, including branches of nerves that help control relaxation and the body's response to pain. When specific ear points are stimulated, they send calming signals to the brain.

 

This can help:

• Turn down the body's stress response

• Lower muscle tension, including in the jaw, face, and neck

• Reduce how strongly pain is felt

• Support better sleep and a sense of calm

 

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What to expect

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• Very fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed in a few points on the ear. Most people feel only a light tap or nothing at all.

• You'll rest comfortably for about 15–20 minutes.

• There's no downtime. You can return to your day right away.

 

Who might benefit from this?

 

Auricular acupuncture can be a helpful part of care for:

• Jaw pain 

• Headaches and facial pain

• Stress, tension, and trouble relaxing

• Chronic pain that affects sleep or mood

 

It works well alongside your other treatments and is part of our integrative approach to whole-person care.

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Certification

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Dr. Wang has completed auricular acupuncture training and certification with the Polaris Medical Institute of East West Studies, under the guidance of acupuncture expert, Dr. Celia Hildebrand, DAOM, L.Ac.