Auricular acupuncture has been in wide use since the 1950’s and looks at the ear as a microsystem of the entire body. Specific points are activated on the ear using inserted needles or non-invasive magnets or tiny pellets in the same way acupuncture points are used on the body.

The NADA protocol was initially founded to aid relaxation and wellbeing for people suffering with substance misuse problems, and/or in recovery.

In more recent years, other areas of treatment that incorporate the NADA protocol as an effective intervention are stress, anxiety management & panic disorder, trauma recovery in communities following major catastrophes, aiding recovery from some psychiatric medication’s dependency, relaxation in young people with behavioural disorders, smoking cessation and ameliorating side effects from drug treatment in cancer. The protocol is known to have a calming effect on the central nervous system.