Ready to enhance your healing practice or dive into a new modality? Our Ear Seeding Certification Course will teach you how to use this ancient and powerful technique to balance energy, promote healing, and alleviate pain—all through gentle, non-invasive methods.
Ear seeding, also known as auriculotherapy, is a time-honored practice that stimulates specific points on the ear to affect different areas of the body. By learning this practice, you can help others achieve relief from stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more—without needles or medications!
Safe and Non-Invasive: No needles! You’ll learn how to place seeds or metal pellets on the ear to stimulate healing points.
Deep Relaxation: Many experience a profound sense of relaxation and stress relief during and after treatments.
Targeted Pain Relief: From headaches to back pain, ear seeding has been shown to relieve a wide range of chronic pain conditions.
Accessible for Everyone: Ear seeding is perfect for anyone, whether you’re a seasoned healer looking to add a new tool to your practice or just starting out on your holistic healing journey.
We’re dedicated to helping you grow as a healer—whether you’re new to energy work or have years of experience. With over 28,000 students worldwide and counting, we’ve built a community of healers who are passionate about using holistic methods to transform lives. Our Ear Seeding Certification is another way we’re helping to raise the world’s vibration, one person at a time.
When you enroll in this course, you’ll get:
Introduction: Ear Seeding - Auriculotherapy Course
Overview & History of Auriculotherapy: Learn the background and theory behind ear seeding to understand its impact on both physical and emotional health.
Gain knowledge of both Chinese and Western medicine perspectives to fully grasp ear point selection and treatment application.
Anatomy and point location mastery are crucial to accurate and effective treatments.
Sterilization, Techniques, & Contraindications: Essential for safety, ensuring treatment efficacy, and knowing when to refer clients to a specialist.
History of Ear Seeding
Ancient Origins & Practices: Understand the roots of ear seeding in various cultures for a deeper appreciation of this ancient modality.
Modern Evolution: Discover how auriculotherapy became integrated into contemporary medicine, validating its effectiveness.
Chinese Medicine Theory
Organs & Elements: Learn how the body’s organs correspond with the five elements to enhance treatment accuracy.
Yin/Yang Balance: Grasp the principles of yin and yang to balance energy flow and optimize health outcomes.
Emotions & Organs: Know the emotional connections of organs to create personalized emotional healing plans.
Western Medicine Theory: Nerve Innervations
Nerve Connections: Master the three major nerves to understand how ear seeding affects different parts of the body.
Anatomy of the Ear
Ear Topography: Familiarize yourself with the anatomy of the ear to accurately locate and treat specific points.
Anatomical Regions: Understanding different areas helps target precise conditions such as inflammation or sexual dysfunction.
Physical Conditions & Point Prescriptions
Point Charts for Specific Conditions: Use detailed charts to treat common issues such as pain, digestive disorders, stress, and reproductive health.
Emotional & Mental Health
Treating Emotional Disorders: Learn how ear seeding can address mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and addiction, giving clients emotional relief.
Benefits & Efficacy of Ear Seeding
Research & Studies: Stay informed about current evidence supporting auriculotherapy, helping you gain client trust.
Mechanisms of Action: Understand the scientific rationale to explain treatment benefits and attract both clients and practitioners.
Preparing the Client & Treatment Area
Hygiene & Sterilization: Ensure safety and prevent infections by following strict sterilization protocols.
Choosing & Inserting Ear Seeds: Learn seed types and placement for precise, effective treatments tailored to individual needs.
Aftercare & Client Education
Post-Treatment Instructions: Educate clients to maximize results and avoid complications post-treatment.
Contraindications & Safety Precautions
Identifying Exclusions: Protect clients by understanding contraindications like skin infections, pregnancy, or pacemakers.
Client Consent & Documentation
Consent & Documentation: Keep thorough records and ensure informed consent to protect both you and your clients legally and ethically.
Lifetime Access
Certification
Course launching November 30, 2024
Licensed Acupuncturists: In some states, ear seeding falls under the scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. Because auriculotherapy is similar to acupuncture, some states require practitioners to have an acupuncture license.
Non-Invasive Practices: In other states, because ear seeding doesn't involve needles and is considered non-invasive, it might not be subject to stringent regulation. In these cases, it can be performed by holistic health practitioners, massage therapists, or even laypeople, as long as they aren’t misrepresenting the treatment as medical care.
Wellness and Spa Practitioners: In areas where ear seeding is considered a wellness service rather than a medical treatment, professionals like wellness coaches, massage therapists, and holistic healers can legally offer ear seeding, often without needing specific licensing.
Regulated States: States like California, New York, and Florida (not an all inclusive list) have stricter rules about acupuncture and related therapies. They may require specific licensure, such as an acupuncture license, to perform ear seeding as a professional service.
Less-Regulated States: Other states may have little to no regulation around ear seeding, particularly if it's presented as a wellness or holistic practice rather than a medical procedure. In these states, practitioners may not need any formal certification to offer ear seeding.
Even in states where formal licensing isn't required, practitioners often include disclaimers, such as "for relaxation or wellness purposes only," to avoid presenting ear seeding as a medical treatment.
If you plan to offer ear seeding services, it’s important to check local regulations or consult legal professionals in the wellness industry. Life Changing Energy cannot give legal or licensing advice as there are so many variations by state.
Accredited by the Complementary Medical Association
Official PDA continuing education provider for National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Who's Teaching This Course?
Marguerite Gallagher
Founder and Owner, Blissful Roots Acupuncture and Wellness
Marguerite Gallagher is the founder of Blissful Roots Acupuncture and Wellness, located in Long Island, NY. As a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, sound healing facilitator, Reiki 2 practitioner, and certified yoga teacher, Marguerite brings over 6 years of experience in holistic medicine to her practice. Passionate about supporting her patients on their wellness journey, she offers a compassionate, caring approach, ensuring each individual feels heard and nurtured.
Marguerite’s deep knowledge of Eastern medicine, combined with her empathetic and intuitive nature, allows her to design personalized treatments that target both physical and emotional well-being. She is especially dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, and women’s health issues, using a blend of modalities such as acupuncture, herbalism, sound healing, and yoga.
Her ear seeding course is an extension of her commitment to empowering others with practical, accessible tools for self-care. In this course, Marguerite shares her expertise in auricular acupuncture, teaching participants how to use ear seeds effectively to address various ailments such as stress, pain, and insomnia. She believes strongly in the power of self-healing and offers her knowledge with warmth, clarity, and a dedication to holistic wellness.
Beyond her clinical practice, Marguerite is a devoted educator, constantly seeking to share her love for natural healing. Her holistic approach integrates body, mind, and spirit, ensuring every client and student feels supported in their healing journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can complete the course at your own pace! Most students finish in just a few weeks, but you'll have lifetime access to the materials.
No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed for both beginners and seasoned healers looking to expand their offerings.
Of course there are always contraindications to take note of inside the course, but in general, ear seeding is a gentle technique, and our course covers all the best practices to ensure that you apply it correctly.
It depends on the organization. So far it's been confirmed that students have used this certification for credit at Yoga Alliance. Life Changing Energy is an approved PDA provider for NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). These hours may be used for the purpose of ICF credential renewal in the area of Resource Development as well. For all others, please check with any other specific organization you want credits from --they all have different rules for what is accepted.
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