Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture)

Auriculotherapy — also called ear acupuncture or auriculo-acupuncture — is a specialised branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that maps the entire body onto the surface of the outer ear. The anatomical correspondence model, developed independently in both TCM and French medical acupuncture (Nogier, 1950s), identifies points on the auricle that correspond to the spine, limbs, internal organs, nervous system, endocrine glands, and sensory organs.…

At Institut Celostní Medicíny, auriculotherapy is integrated into the broader TCM treatment framework that follows an initial EAV diagnostic consultation. It is used both as a standalone modality for conditions that respond particularly well to this approach, and as a complement to body acupuncture within the same 30-minute session. The combination of body and ear points often achieves faster and deeper results than either technique alone.

Clinically, auriculotherapy shows particular strength in several areas. For pain — both acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, post-operative pain, and neuropathic pain — ear points can achieve rapid analgesic effects. For emotional and psychological conditions, including anxiety, post-traumatic patterns, and disrupted sleep, the ear holds powerful points for calming the nervous system. The technique is also applied for addiction support (nicotine, food…