Ear Acupuncture in Greenville, SC
Ear Acupuncture at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — NCCAOM-certified, 25+ yrs experience, hospital-credentialed. Call (864) 365-6156.
Ear acupuncture is the common name for auricular acupuncture — a complete microsystem of acupoints mapped onto the external ear that corresponds to the entire human body. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry uses ear acupuncture both as a standalone treatment and as an add-on to full body acupuncture sessions, with particular efficacy for nervous system regulation, stress, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and addiction support. The ear's rich innervation — receiving branches from the vagus nerve, trigeminal nerve, facial nerve, and cervical plexus — makes it an extraordinarily potent stimulation site for systemic neurological effects.
How Ear Acupuncture Works
Ear acupuncture points are located on the auricle using anatomical landmarks and point detection devices that identify areas of decreased electrical resistance (a marker of point activity). Dr. Hendry uses fine needles for in-office treatment and small press needles (semipermanent auricular seeds or needles) for between-session stimulation. The NADA protocol (five standardized ear points) is used for stress, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction; individualized protocols are used for pain and specific organ conditions.
Conditions Treated with Ear Acupuncture
Your First Appointment
Ear acupuncture can be added to any IHP appointment or booked as a standalone 30-minute session. No special preparation is needed. Tell Dr. Hendry about any ear conditions, piercings, or skin sensitivity in the ear area.
Why Dr. Hendry for Ear Acupuncture
Dr. Hendry's training in auricular medicine is integrated into his broader acupuncture expertise. His PTSD and anxiety treatment protocols, developed through clinical experience and research, incorporate ear acupuncture as a key nervous system regulation tool.