ACUDETOX

AcuDetox for Trauma Healing

Calming the nervous system. Making space for processing. Helping you feel safe in your own skin again.

When you’ve lived through trauma, it can feel like your body never got the message that the danger is over. You might feel constantly on edge, exhausted yet unable to fully rest, or shut down and disconnected. PTSD doesn’t just live in your mind—it lives in your nervous system.

AcuDetox (auricular acupuncture detoxification) is a gentle, non-verbal way to help the body shift out of survival mode and into a calmer, more grounded state. By using small, sterile needles placed in specific points of the ear, AcuDetox works directly with your body’s natural systems to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and create a sense of safety from the inside out.

Why AcuDetox Helps with PTSD

Trauma impacts the nervous system, keeping it in a cycle of hyperarousal (fight/flight) or hypoarousal (freeze/shut down). AcuDetox can:

• Regulate the stress response, helping your body move toward a balanced, calm state.

• Reduce intrusive symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, and insomnia.

• Support emotional stability, making it easier to engage in deeper trauma work like EMDR or Sandtray.

• Lower physiological tension, helping your body release some of the “armor” it’s been holding.

Integrating AcuDetox with EMDR, Sandtray, and Parts Work

In my trauma therapy approach, AcuDetox is often paired with other modalities to create a fuller, more effective healing process:

• With EMDR: AcuDetox can be used before or during sessions to calm the nervous system, making it easier to process difficult memories without becoming overwhelmed.

• With Sandtray Therapy: The grounding effects of AcuDetox help you feel safe and present, so you can explore your inner world through symbols and imagery without emotional flooding.

• With Parts Work: Many clients notice that AcuDetox softens the “walls” between different parts of themselves, allowing for more compassionate internal dialogue and integration.

If You’re Living with PTSD, You Might Be Feeling…

• Constantly “on alert,” as if danger could happen at any moment.

• Trapped in cycles of anxiety, panic, or emotional numbness.

• Disconnected from your body or your emotions.

• Tired of feeling like your healing is “all in your head” without your body catching up.

• Frustrated that talk therapy alone hasn’t brought enough relief.

AcuDetox helps bridge the gap between your mind and body—so your nervous system can finally begin to believe, “I’m safe now.”

What an AcuDetox Session Looks Like

• We begin by creating a calm, private space where you can sit comfortably.

• Five small, sterile needles are gently placed into specific points on each ear.

• You’ll relax quietly for about 30–45 minutes, allowing your body to shift into a calmer state.

• You may feel warmth, heaviness, or a peaceful stillness—everyone’s experience is unique.

• We may then transition into EMDR, Sandtray, or parts work while your system is in this more regulated state.

Healing Is More Than Just Talking

Trauma healing requires safety, connection, and a regulated nervous system. AcuDetox offers a simple yet powerful way to help your body and mind work together in the healing process.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite your best efforts, AcuDetox could be the bridge that helps you finally move forward.

You don’t have to live in survival mode forever.
Reach out today to learn how AcuDetox—combined with trauma-informed therapy—can help you reclaim peace, presence, and a sense of safety in your life.

For more information on this treatment, you can visit https://acudetox.com