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Costs:
With full equipment kit: £120 – £136 (Ear needles, press tacks, ear pellets, asp needles, tweezers, probe, tray, alcohol free wipes and a sharps box)
With part equipment kit: £115 – £131 (Ear needles, press tacks, ear pellets, asp needles, alcohol free wipes, tweezers, and probe)
Without equipment Kit: £99 – £115
Optional £49 fee to upgrade to a diploma via case studies verified by an independent external examiner.
Duration:
This is a 1/2 day course running from 1:45pm to 5pm.
The Ear Acupuncture Addiction Protocol course teaches you the knowledge and skills to perform the NADA protocol for addiction and emotional relief. You need not have any prior knowledge of acupuncture or any other therapy and the course consists of theory and practical hands on application of the ear acupuncture addiction protocol using the equipment provided on the day.
Full equipment kit including acupuncture needles, press needles, tray, hospital grade wipes and a sharps box.
This amazing addiction course includes, a detox and emotional balancing treatment, which is now being used in cases of severe PTSD.
It covers the five point standard NADA protocol and we show the authentic NADA point locations that provide you with the ability to give your clients the best results.
The course also includes in depth anatomy of the ear and key landmarks for finding points and locations quickly and accurately, practical needle demonstrations and then marking up on ears to check locations prior to needling.
We have discussions of uses of magnets, seeds, and other alternative treatment methods to needles.
Assessment is by observation of students performing the therapy during the practical sessions to establish safe practice. Each student must be observed practising correct, safe, protocol in order to be deemed safe to practice and gain a full certificate. (equates to 3 hours CPD).
A history of the NADA protocol
What is NADA?
How does it work?
Explanation of the points used
What does the protocol do?
Issues and applications
Tools and instruments
Contraindications and Health and Safety
Cautions and Complications
Other considerations
Clinical Protocol
Post treatment care
Consent forms
Patient records
Legal responsibilities
Practical demonstrations
Student practice of point needling with standard acupuncture needles and press needles
Taught in the style that is championed by NADA UK, this type of addiction combatting acupuncture is a specialised and impactful approach that supports individuals through recovery by addressing withdrawal symptoms, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. This fast-track course offers a practical and accessible route into this important area of work, ideal for acupuncturists, health therapists, counselling therapists and other health professionals looking to make a real difference.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of key acupuncture protocols used in addiction support, including the internationally recognised NADA protocol. The training focuses on safe, ethical, and effective practice, with hands-on guidance to ensure you feel confident treating clients in real-world settings, and furthermore, does not require annual or biannual reattendances in order to stay qualified.
Whether you’re working in private practice, community care, or supporting vulnerable groups, this course equips you with a powerful therapeutic tool to enhance your service and support lasting change.
There are no prerequisites for this course, although we do need to know as soon as you arrive if you have not got any previous experience with needling.
You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
You must consent to giving and receiving manual therapy.
This is a stand alone therapy which can be used in conjunction with any therapeutic practice which you may encounter emotional or addiction issues with clients, however please note that you will need to check with your insurance providers if they will insure you for this therapy.
Yes, if you are an acupuncture therapist already, your own current insurer should cover this course as an addition, you will have to let them know and provide them with a copy of your certificate or diploma, and it may be advisable to check with them before booking. Balens insurance, however, accept our Certificates and Diplomas readily as we work in close partnership with them, making sure that they accept all our qualifications.
Please note, it is always advisable to check with you insurance provider if they will cover you for any qualification if you are unsure, as they will have their own prerequisites.
Yes we do, if you send us a message via the contact form then we can give you a quote for private training.
Our Addiction Acupuncture course is aimed at any therapist who wishes to aid clients deal with emotional issues while they are undergoing therapy, or as a stand alone temporary aid. We also accept private individuals on this course, who wish to aid family members cope with temporary emotional situations. (Please note, ear acupuncture is not a “cure” for emotional distress. People with long term emotional issues should still be referred to emotional counselling/therapy).
The benefits of this therapy are emotional balancing which reduces cravings and also help clients with PTSD and some other mental health issues.
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