AURICULOTHERAPY MODULE 1 – PAIN MANAGEMENT
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH AURICULOTHERAPY
Auriculotherapy is a fascinating and scientifically proven form of treatment in which the entire body can be reflected and treated through the ear.
The first module focuses on pain management. You will learn about the anatomy of the ear, somatotopy (the body’s reflection in the ear), and how the ear map can be used as an effective diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
This course provides you with a solid understanding of reflex zones, the location of reflex points, and practical techniques for treating pain in various parts of the body—including muscle, joint, and nerve pain. You’ll also gain insight into the difference between acute and chronic pain and how they should be treated differently.
This course is designed for both beginners who want to learn how to treat patients and for those who are already working as practitioners—such as acupuncturists, massage therapists, reflexologists, psychotherapists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, midwives, or doctors—and who wish to expand their toolkit to include auriculotherapy.
THIS IS WHAT WE'LL COVER IN THIS MODULE
Introduction
- What is Auriculotherapy / Ear Acupuncture, and how is it used?
- The History and Development of Auriculotherapy
- Anatomy of the Ear – Understanding the Structure and Potential of the Ear
Map of the Ear, Reflex Zones, and Tools
- Somatotopy and the Ear Map – The Body’s Reflection in the Ear
- A Neurological Explanation of Reflex Zones
- The Spine's Representation in the Ear
- Reflex zones for the shoulder, arm, hand, hip, leg, and foot
- Stitch Placement, Stitching Techniques, and Understanding Needles
- Tools: blue pressure pen, glass pen, ASP needles, TCM needles, and ear seeds
Practical Training
- Plenty of hands-on exercises in pinpointing and treating specific points
- How We Treat Each Other in Practice
- After completing Module 1, you’ll be able to immediately and successfully apply your new knowledge in the clinic
E-learning as preparation (this applies only to Danish courses)
- 8 hours of self-study via e-learning, available 14 days before the course begins
- Easy-to-understand videos with clear instructions
- Quizzes to test your understanding
- Supplementary print materials that can be used directly in the clinic
Protocols YOU'LL LEARN
Pain Protocols
- Treatment of shoulder pain, lower back pain, joint pain, and muscle pain
- Focus on the difference between acute and chronic pain, and how they are treated differently
- Insights into the treatment of muscle, joint, and nerve pain
Safety in Practice
- A review of important precautions and contraindications related to treatment, so you can work professionally and safely
The introductory course in auriculotherapy consists of three modules. We recommend taking all three to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ear and this effective form of treatment. After completing the three modules, you’ll have a solid foundation for working independently with auriculotherapy—and you can then choose to further specialize through themed workshops or delve into advanced areas such as AuriculoMedicine or auriculotherapy with a focus on mental health.
RIKKE GODTHJÆLP
Rikke Godthjælp is the founder of the GMI Institute and serves as the director, instructor, and practitioner at the institute. Her expertise is wide-ranging, as she is a trained classical acupuncturist, auriculotherapist (ear acupuncturist), auriculomedicine practitioner, chromotherapist (color therapist), and posturologist. She teaches in both Danish and English and runs the GODTHJÆLP Institute at Søerne and Forum, both centrally located in Copenhagen.
Dina Alminde
Dina Alminde is a certified acupuncturist, physiological massage therapist, auriculotherapist, posturologist, and auriculomedicine practitioner.
Dina Alminde , treats patients daily at her own clinic in the middle of Thy National Park, in the heart of Thisted, and teaches at the GODTHJÆLP INSTITUTE.
Stéphane Maugendre MD
Dr. Stéphane Maugendre has been practicing auriculotherapy and auriculomedicine since 2013 and has been teaching since 2017. She works as a specialist in auriculotherapy and auriculomedicine in the chronic pain department at the Rothschild Foundation Pain Center in Paris. She has been running her own medical practice in Normandy since 2005.
