Ear Auriculotherapy (EarSeeds)
How do Ear Auriculotherapy aka EarSeeds Work?
The ear is microsystem of the entire body, with points shown to correspond to everything from physical pain to emotional imbalance. The stimulation of specific points or combinations of points can have a therapeutic effect or promote homeostasis in the body.Ear seeds are a safe, effective and non-invasive tool used to stimulate those points. They are affixed to the surface of the ear with adhesive tape and apply constant pressure to the auricular points.
EarSeeds - Right Here, Right Now
The ear contains a network of hundreds of nerve endings, which are linked directly to the message centers of the brain.
Stimulation of those points is called Auriculotherapy.
EarSeeds are safe, non-invasive, easy-to-apply acupressure devices that provide stimulation for days at a time.
What Can EarSeeds Help With?
An EarSeeds Certified TM Practitioner can dig below the surface of your symptoms and customize a treatment plan to address almost any condition including:
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Weight Loss
- Anxiety
- Motion Sickness
- Sleep & Insomnia
- Vertigo
- Menstrual Issues
- Allergies
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Digestive Issues
- Behavioral Issues
- Addiction
- PTSD
- Smoking Cessation
- Postpartum
- Fertility
- Digestive Issues
- Physical Pain
- Injury
- Pulled Muscles
- Lactation
- Jet lag
- ...and so much more
Different Types of Ear Seeds
Results from Ear Seeds are based on proper placement, but there are lots of styles...
VACCARIA SEEDS: Made with the seeds of the vaccaria plant, these traditional ear seeds utilize tan tape and provide a nice, constant stimulation to ear pressure points. "Tan tape contains natural latex rubber.
STAINLESS STEEL SEEDS: Discreet and nearly invisible, our stainless steel pellet ear seeds utilize a clear, latex-free medical grade tape to hold them in place. Great for all skin tones and genders.
24K EAR SEEDS: For an extra spark of luxury, our 24K gold ear seeds on latex-free, clear medical tape do an incredible job meeting all your ear seeding needs.
SWAROVSKI@ CRYSTALS: Hand embellished in San Diego, these ear seeds feature dazzling Genuine Swarovski Crystals. Swarovski is world renowned for their high quality, high-shine faceted crystals.
What Does it Mean to be EarSeeds Certified?
EarSeeds Certified TM is the designation EarSeeds@ Academy provides to individuals who have completed their in-depth, 13-week training program and passed certification testing.
EarSeeds Certified Practitioners are trained in over 120 points, countless conditions, point combinations, and auricular diagnosis, and they are able to identify visual diagnostic indicators on the ear related to specific health conditions.
For a truly customized treatment, designed to get to the root of your issues, you want to be sure you're seeing an EarSeeds Certified Practitioner.
What Can I Expect at an EarSeeds Session?
An EarSeeds Certified TM Practitioner is trained to be able to read your ear. What does that mean?
Fascinatingly, the ear not only houses this complex network of nerves, it actually changes in appearance & acts as a mirror to what is going on below the surface. Your practitioner may have you fill out an intake form to get an overall view of your health and then examine the ear for visual indicators of imbalance in areas associated with your condition.
They will then select a variety of points specifically for you. They will usually clean the ear with a bit of alcohol and feel around in different areas of the ear with a probe or tweezers, looking for tender areas to indicate activated points.
They will explain to you what they are doing, and what they are looking for, they may even snap a picture of the indicators on your ear that they're identifying and show you what they see.
After placement, your practitioner will instruct you how often to press on the seeds. For general well-being and stress, you can press on them periodically through the day.
How do I Care for My Earseeds?
When EarSeeds are on your ears, they're very easy to care for. Using the pad of your index finger simply press on them throughout the day or as often as directed by your practitioner. Do not massage them back and forth, especially after showering or getting them wet. Let them re-dry on their own to maintain their adhesive "stick." EarSeeds should stay in place a minimum of 2-4 days. Remove them after 5 days if they are still in place, and give your ears 12-24 hours to rejuvenate.
You may want to remove them in anticipation of your next practitioner appointment.
Testimonials
"I have gotten EarSeeds 3 times so far. They have helped with headache, neck and shoulder pain. Also my anxiety and depression."
- Becky M, Hair stylist
"My headache has been getting worse all day and
instantly while you applied the ear seeds, the headache
went away!"
- AJ, 17 yo female
Do EarSeeds Hurt?
EarSeeds are generally a pain & side effect-free modality. However in some cases, particularly when dealing with pain and injury, there can be more tenderness than is desired.
The ear may even become warm and red at the application site. This is generally a good sign, as it indicates the ear points are "active" and the body is responding to the stimulation. If the tenderness is too painful, especially for sleeping, you can remove the ear seeds and replace them with fresh ones in the morning. As the body pain or issue dissipates, the associated discomfort in the ear will as well.
How Long Does it Take to See Results?
There is no universal answer to this question since everyone is different. Many factors including the type of condition, the root cause, presentation and individual response all affect treatment plan and response time.
Some people report feeling the results instantaneously or within minutes.
For others it may take 24-48 hours, or it may require a number of treatments over a matter of weeks. Your practitioner may choose different points from one treatment to the next in order to determine which are the most beneficial points for you.
