Beyond the Needle: My Ritual for Nervous System Healing with Ear Acupuncture

Nov 15

What I Pair with Ear Acupuncture for Maximum Impact

When clients come in for ear acupuncture, they’re often expecting a few needles and a nap. What they leave with is something deeper—an experience that feels more like a reset than a treatment. That’s because I don’t just place needles and walk away. I create a full-body, full-soul moment of care.

✨ If you're curious how I first discovered ear acupuncture and what shifted for me personally, you can read about that here.

Here’s what I pair with ear acupuncture to make it truly transformative for your nervous system and your spirit.

1. We Start with Intention

Before we do anything, I invite you to check in.
“What brought you in today?”
“What’s rising to the surface right now?”
“What do you want to let go of—or call in?”

This isn’t just small talk. Your intention helps me understand what area of your life or body may be calling for attention and it helps you drop into the moment with purpose. Whether it’s stress, grief, anxiety, or just feeling stuck, naming it changes how we care for it.

2. I Guide Your Breath, Not Just Your Body

After we’ve set your intention, we ease into the session together with breath.
Yes! I literally tell you when to breathe in and when to breathe out.

You might hear me say:
🫁 “Inhale slowly through the nose… pause… and exhale fully through the mouth.”
This helps your nervous system shift gears. Even before the first needle is placed, your body is already softening.

3. You’re Held in a Safe, Restorative Space

You won’t find fluorescent lights or overstimulation here. Once the needles are placed, we create a low-sensory healing cocoon:

The lights are dimmed
You’re wrapped in a blanket if you need one
I play binaural music designed to support deep relaxation or release, depending on what you came in with
You’re not alone, but you’re completely undisturbed

Your job? Just be. Let your body receive. Let your energy recalibrate.

4. Needles In, Then Gently Out—With Integration

I stay close, monitoring your cues and adjusting as needed. When it’s time, I gently remove the needles and give your body a moment to settle.

Then we talk briefly about your experience:

Did your intention shift?
Did anything come up emotionally, physically, or energetically?
Do you feel lighter, clearer, more grounded?

This isn’t about fixing a problem, it’s about listening. About tracking how your body responds to care in real time.

5. Ear Seeds: Gentle, Ongoing Support

Before you leave, I apply ear seeds to specific points we worked on. These tiny adhesive seeds provide gentle, lasting acupressure and you can activate them between sessions by simply pressing them throughout the day.

I’ll show you exactly how and when to do it, especially during moments when stress, anxiety, or dysregulation show up.
It's like having a subtle nervous system reset at your fingertips.

✨ Not sure what ear acupuncture can actually help with? Here’s a full breakdown.

This Isn’t Just a Session…It’s a Ritual

What I offer isn’t just acupuncture. It’s a regulation ritual that we co-create together. It’s calm for your body and clarity for your mind. Whether you’re processing something deep or just need a moment of peace—this work meets you where you are.

More Ways to Support Your Nervous System

Alongside ear acupuncture, I also offer it as a stand-alone service. Please note that a full intake must be completed before beginning.

For my local clients, I’ve created a CEO Self-Care Therapy Intensive: a 2–4 hour session designed for deep reset and restoration. This can be added on to your care plan for an immersive experience in nervous system regulation and self-care.

Ready to Experience It?

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself again and you are a resident in Michigan New Jersey and Vermont, I’d love to support you.

🗓️ Book a consultation call today to see if this kind of care is right for you. [Book here]

It’s time to help your body remember what calm feels like and that restoration is available for you.

Additional Tools:

I use these ear seeds in my sessions—they’re gentle, effective, and easy to apply at home.
Curious about the music I use? Try this Blue Tooth Speaker to support your own nervous system reset.

This post contains affiliate links. I only share tools I truly use and love. Thank you for supporting this work!

Want to learn more about ear acupuncture?

👉 Start with my personal story
👉 See what each of the 5 points does
👉 Explore the symptoms it can support

Written by: Reynelda Jones, LMSW-C, ADS, CIMHP

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