The NADA Protocol
What is the NADA Protocol?
The NADA Protocol is a specific 5 point Auricular (ear) treatment originally developed at the Lincoln Memorial hospital, Lincoln Recovery Centre, New York.
ln the 1970’s the NADA protocol was developed to help addicts with their recovery dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, irritability and cravings. Since then NADA protocol has been found effective for a wide range of conditions other than addiction and substance misuse such as:
Mental health General Stress
PTSD Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss Panic Attacks & Anxiety Management
The Immune System Sleep Deprivation
The NADA protocol was used extensively by Acupuncture without borders in treating trauma during and after hurricane Katrina, and utilised as a treatment modality following 911 and the Grenfell disaster. The protocol is known to have an extremely calming effect on the central nervous system.
While other modalities of treatment require a full initial consultation, this treatment requires very minimal information from patients. This particularly benefits individuals who may not be ready to fully discuss their personal situation, however want to experience the benefits this treatment undoubtedly provides.
Moxibustion (Moxa)
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy used in Chinese medicine to help ignite the body's healing mechanisms, improve circulation and decrease pain.
Moxibustion uses moxa, a soft woolly substance prepared from Chinese mugwort leaves (Artemisia argyi). In moxibustion the moxa is placed either directly on the skin or held just above it, over specific acupuncture points or meridians. The herb is lit and as it smoulders slowly, heat permeates the skin and affects the flow of Qi and blood in the area being treated.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient therapy that is either used with Acupuncture, or as a treatment in its own right. During "Dry Cupping," suction is applied to the skin for several minutes to either Acupuncture points or larger areas of the body. The suction effect against the skin breaks open tiny blood vessels below the surface and the body replenishes blood to the cupped area promoting a healing response. It is used to remove toxins from the body, clearing stagnant Qi and alleviating muscle tension.
Guasha
This therapy technique dates back around 3,000 years. Gua sha ("gua" meaning scrape and "sha" meaning red spots) is a simple and direct method of moving stagnant Qi and blood so assisting with the flow of Qi around the body, helping with circulation and detoxification.
It is used for a variety of Musko Skeletal conditions in addition to assisting with organ disorders.
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