Nada Protocol

NADA Protocol Ear Acupuncture

Supporting Addiction Recovery, Balance and Emotional Wellbeing

The NADA Protocol is a specialised form of ear acupuncture that has been used worldwide for over 40 years to support addiction recovery, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, addiction, cravings, anxiety, and emotional distress can arise when the body’s natural balance is disrupted and the Shen (mind and spirit) becomes unsettled. Using five acupuncture points in each ear, the NADA Protocol helps calm the Shen, reduce stress, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

How Can It Help?

NADA is widely used to support recovery from alcohol, drug, nicotine, gambling, and other addictive behaviours. It may help to:

• Reduce cravings and urges
• Ease withdrawal symptoms
• Improve sleep
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Support emotional balance and resilience

Many people report feeling calmer, more grounded, and better able to cope with the challenges of recovery.

Treatment Commitment

Five small, sterile needles are placed into specific points in each ear and remain in place for approximately 30 minutes while you relax.

For the best results, clients are encouraged to attend at least three treatments per week initially. As recovery progresses and symptoms improve, treatments can gradually be reduced to weekly sessions and then spaced further apart as needed.

A Holistic Approach

The NADA Protocol works alongside counselling, rehabilitation programmes, and medical care, providing gentle support for both emotional and physical wellbeing throughout the recovery journey.