NADA Acupuncture in Berlin
NADA acupuncture (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Protocol) is a standardized form of ear acupuncture. It was developed in the 1970s at Lincoln Hospital in New York and was originally used to support people with addiction disorders and withdrawal symptoms. Today it is used worldwide as a complementary approach for stress, anxiety, trauma, psychological strain, and chronic pain. It does not replace medical or psychotherapeutic treatments but serves as a supportive measure.
The five NADA points
Unlike classical acupuncture, the same five points on both ears are always treated.
Shen Men ("Gate of the Spirit")
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Promotes inner calm and relaxation.
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Can reduce restlessness, anxiety, and nervousness.
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Supports restful sleep and emotional stability.
Sympathetic point (autonomic point)
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Has a regulating effect on the autonomic nervous system.
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Can reduce stress responses and inner tension.
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Frequently used for pain and muscle tension.
Kidney point
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it it associated with life energy, willpower, and regeneration.
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Intended to reduce anxiety and promote recovery.
Liver point
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According to TCM understanding, supports the free flow of energy.
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Used for irritability, frustration, inner tension, and to support detoxification processes.
Lung point
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Associated with grief, letting go, and breathing.
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Plays an important role in supporting smoking cessation and addiction disorders.
Courses of a NADA treatment
A treatment follows a fixed, standardized process:
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The patient sits comfortably in a chair.
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Up to five sterile single-use needles are inserted into each ear at the defined points.
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The patient then sits or lies quietly and relaxed for about 30 minutes.
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Once the time has elapsed, the needles are removed.
Typical areas of application
NADA acupuncture is used as a supportive treatment for:
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chronic pain
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anxiety states
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sleep disorders
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inner restlessness
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stress and burnout
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trauma-related disorders (complementary)
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psychological stabilization during therapy
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alcohol, nicotine, and drug withdrawal
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addiction discorders
Frequently asked questions about NADA acupuncture
contact
Dr. med. Helen Zeytountchian
Specialist in neurology in Wilmersdorf
0176 62424150
Private practice at Güntzelstraße 54, 10717 Berlin
(c/o Praxis Schneidewind)
Appointments
Possible by arrangement and also as a video consultation
Book an appointment here
It is a private practice.
Treatment is provided on a self-pay basis.