Ear Reflexology

Ear reflexology, also known as auriculotherapy, is a natural method of French origin, developed in 1951 by Dr Paul Nogier. It is based on stimulating specific points on the outer ear, which reflect the whole human body. To do so, the practitioner uses suitable tools and relies on a precise map of the ear.

The ear, a mirror of the body

Ear reflexology sees the ear as a mirror image of the human body: the lobe corresponds to the head, the ridge of the antihelix to the spine, and so on. Each ear has around 200 points, all connected to the central nervous system via the brainstem.

Diagram of the ear mapping the upper and lower limbs, abdomen, spine, thorax, glandular zone and head, next to an upside-down foetus whose shape matches the ear

The benefits of ear reflexology

This technique is particularly effective in supporting many functional disorders, including:

Nervous and emotional disorders: stress, anxiety, sleep and learning difficulties, fears, poor concentration, managing emotions…
Pain: back pain (lumbago, sciatica), migraines, fibromyalgia, joint and muscle pain…
Addictions: tobacco, alcohol, medication, excessive screen time or overeating…
Eating disorders: excess weight, obesity, anorexia…
Functional imbalances: nausea, vomiting, menstrual problems…

What happens during a session

During the first session, we take time to talk so that I can understand your expectations and identify what to work on first. You will then lie down comfortably in a relaxing setting.
After quickly cleaning the ears with wipes, I locate the sensitive areas and determine which points to stimulate. The length of the session depends on the technique used and the goal. It can also be combined with a foot or hand reflexology session to enhance the effects.

Stimulating a point on the ear with a stylus

How often to have sessions

Acute pain: one session a week for three weeks, then spaced out as needed.
Chronic conditions: one session a month, then every two to three months for maintenance.
In some cases: a single session may be enough.

Tools and prolonging the effects

During the session, I work with hand-held styluses, a glass rod and/or an electrical point detector to stimulate the points. Applying ear seeds (magrains) or magnets often prolongs the effect of the session for 4 to 5 days.

Auriculotherapy tools: electrical point detector, styluses, glass rod and sheets of ear seeds and magnets