The 5 points of the NADA Protocol
Non-verbal/talk-free, no fuss, no judgement, no complicated or differential diagnosis
simple, barrier-free access
Don’t want to be needled? Easy, Acupressure options available
Needle-free Acupressure options are safe for all ages
We use disposable, smooth, round metallic pellets or non-reactive, vaccaria seeds on a backing of clear latex or surgical tape that sit on the surface of the outer ear without penetrating the skin and are easily removable.
Simple ear acupressure can offer support for hard times and is especially well-suited for this global moment of expressing solidarity through physical distancing
Ear Acupressure Teaching Tool
for use by Communities
This community education and outreach tool was shaped by the collaborative efforts of NADA International network members: Beth Cole, Jo Ann Lenney, Adela Nieves Martinez, Libby Stuyt, Rachel Toomin, and Claudia Voyles.
Related Research :
Meconcelli, G., Bazzoni, G., & Casu, C. (2020). Auriculotherapy for Stress Management as Self-Help in Isolation Situations (COVID 19), International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research, 10(3), pp.1-2.
Olshan-Perlmutter, M, Carter, K, Marx, J. (2019). Auricular acupressure reduces anxiety and burnout in behavioral healthcare, Applied Nursing Research, 49, 57-63. http://doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2019.05.011.