Articles written by Stephanie Edman

Stephanie Edman, L.Ac., MTOM|Jun 8, 2019

What is auricular acupuncture? Auricular acupuncture is a system utilizing points on the ears that was developed in the 1950s by the French physician, Dr. Paul Nogier (Gori, Fiernzuoli, 2007). The method has been described as a combination of reflexology and acupuncture. Several schools of auricular acupuncture have been developed over the years. One of the most prominent systems is the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association; or NADA protocol. This protocol was developed in the 1970s for treatment of addiction and has since been...