The same five points,
every time.
Acudetox is an auricular acupuncture protocol using five carefully selected points on each ear. It was developed within addiction and withdrawal support and is now also used in a range of supportive wellbeing settings.
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The NADA five-point protocol
The five-point ear acupuncture approach associated with Acudetox developed in the 1970s at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, where it was used within addiction and withdrawal support.
The same five auricular points are used in each session: Shen Men, Sympathetic, Lung, Liver and Kidney.
Simple, consistent & non-verbal
Very fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed at the five points in each ear. You remain fully clothed and sit comfortably while the needles are in place.
There is no pressure to talk during the treatment. You are welcome simply to sit, rest and allow the session to unfold, while your practitioner remains present throughout.
Five points. One established sequence.
Traditionally known as the “Spirit Gate” and associated within auricular acupuncture with calm and settling.
Traditionally associated with regulation, rest and easing physical tension.
Traditionally associated with breath, grief and the process of letting go.
Traditionally associated with steadiness and the release of tension.
Traditionally associated with reserves, grounding and restoration.
How Acudetox may support you
People come to Acudetox for many different reasons. The protocol is used as supportive care and may sit alongside other appropriate medical, psychological or recovery support.
Stress, overwhelm & sleep
A supportive option for people navigating stress, anxious feelings, racing thoughts, disrupted sleep or periods of emotional overload.
Addiction & recovery support
Acudetox has deep roots in addiction and withdrawal support and may be used as part of a broader recovery programme, including support around cravings and emotional regulation.
Grief & difficult seasons
A supportive space for people moving through grief, loss, change, trauma or other challenging periods of life.
Acudetox is supportive wellness care and is not a replacement for medical, mental-health or addiction treatment. Individual experiences and responses vary.
What to expect during your session
You do not need to prepare a story, explain everything you are carrying, or know exactly what to say. The treatment itself is quiet and uncomplicated.
For a first visit, we can take a little extra time beforehand so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask questions.
You are welcomed and the session is explained before we begin.
Five very fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed in each ear.
You remain fully clothed and sit comfortably for the treatment.
There is no pressure to talk. You may simply sit, rest or close your eyes.
Your practitioner remains present and removes the needles at the end.
Ready to begin?
Choose the session option that feels right for you, or get in touch if you would like to ask a question first.
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