Five Needle Protocol (NADA Auricular Acupuncture): Fast, Effective Ear Acupuncture for Stress, Addiction & Trauma Relief

The Five Needle Protocol, also known as the NADA Protocol or Acudetox, is a standardized 5-point auricular (ear) acupuncture treatment using Shen Men, Sympathetic, Kidney, Liver, and Lung points. Developed in New York city in the 1970’s for addiction recovery, it delivers powerful, cost-effective results in just 30–45 minutes.

Key Benefits Include:

• Reduces cravings, pain, anxiety, stress, and PTSD symptoms
• Improves sleep, emotional balance, and overall well-being
• Supports detoxification and withdrawal relief (alcohol, drugs, nicotine)
• Promotes deep nervous system calm without medications

It balances the nervous system (calms fight-or-flight), cardiovascular and respiratory systems, liver (detox & anger), kidney (fear & vitality), and lung (grief & emotional release). Ideal for behavioral health, trauma, mental health, and community wellness programs.

Choose this service as an upgrade to your care with select manual therapy providers at Heartwood Healing Collective.