NADA is a free acupuncture protocol that consists of up to 5 points in each ear. It was developed to support folks experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, & trauma. It has since (been) demonstrated to reduce anxiety, stress, insomnia, and to support general well-being. For folks who desire to quit using substances, it’s shown to reduce cravings and decrease physical withdrawal symptoms as well as address the emotions that arise during this transition. It is also supportive to folks who choose to continue using.
NADA is given in a one-room community setting where silence is encouraged and each participant is invited to sit for a suggested 25-40 minutes. We ask all participants to turn their phones off and give themselves and those around them a break. There is no need to schedule an appointment, just show up! It is non-diagnostic, non-verbal, and non-judgmental. Everyone in the room receives the same treatment and no one is turned away. No questions are asked beyond consent. Since this protocol only requires a practitioner contacting the ear, no preparation is required though we do recommend that you take care of your basic needs (hydrate, eat) before coming to get a treatment. |