50 hours
1 Year Access
"Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within." ~Gabor Maté
In this certification training, you will learn the 5-Point Auricular/Ear protocol - often referred to as NADA, Acudetox, 5P-Protocol. The Auricular/Ear-Detox protocol supports those with Addictions, Trauma, Mental Health Conditions, Stress & Anxiety.
Course Includes
- Live in-person training session
- 1 year access to online portal
- Additional resources/videos
- Follow up supervision, mentorship and support (online) will be provided to the staff/students for a 1 year period
- History of the 5-Point Ear Protocol
- Needling Techniques & Point Location (Specific to this protocol only)
- Ear Seed Application
- The Science of how this protocol supports healing and recovery
- Eastern Medical Theory
- A Trauma-informed, Anti-Oppressive Approach
- Harm-Reduction Theory & Practices
- Setting Up Auricular/Ear-Detox Circles/Groups within your health facility/clinic
- Offering the Protocol for systemically marginalized communities
- Safety/Covid Precautions/Guidelines
Course Benefits
- Certification as an Auricular/Ear-Detox Specialist
- Learn a Trauma-informed approach to working with Addictions, Mental Health
- Access to Insurance
- Ongoing support
- Peer Group
Who is this course ideal for?
- Healthcare Practitioners, Addictions Counsellors, Therapists, Acupuncturists, Trauma Specialists. Grief Therapists
- Anyone interested in using Auriculotherapy using ear seeds) to support those with addictions, trauma, experiencing stress, grief
- Those working within the areas of Trauma, Addictions, Harm Reduction
- Organizations providing Addictions support within a health facility (Ontario)
- *Please research your province/city for currently regulations regarding this protocol.
Meet Your Instructors
ANN MACKINNON is trained as a Acudetox Specialist (through NADA), has completed additional training in Auricular/Ear-Detox through POCA, is a Shiatsu Therapist and Counsellor and has been practicing NADA Acudetox for several years in the Toronto Community, providing Free NADA circles at the PWA (People with Aids), Downsview Dell Men's Shelter, and in many local Addictions/Mental Health organizations serving marginalized communities. Ann has brought an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and mindful quality to these sessions and training program.
JEN BOWERS, TCMP is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine with decades of experience supporting individuals and communities struggling with mental, emotional and physical trauma. Jen incorporates a variety of tools including acupuncture, herbs, nutritional therapy and counselling/coaching within a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach. Jen has been trained in and practiced the Acudetox protocol for over a decade and has developed the training to include a more trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach.
PATRICIA ARGES, R.Ac is a practitioner of Acupuncture, has completed her training with NADA, and has decades of experience teaching and supporting individuals with somatic therapies including Bodytalk. Patricia practices within a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive model of care.
KIRSTIENNE LIM, is trained in Acupuncture, has completed her training with NADA, facilitates community Ear Detox circles throughout Toronto, and applies a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach to her practice.
