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Somatopic Organization
The organization of auricular points follows nerves-to-function mapping by the brain onto the reflex zones of the outer ear.
Figure 2
CAPTIONS | Figure 1: Somatotopic organization on the ear as originally mapped by Dr. Paul Nogier et al.; Figure 2: fMRI imaging from auricular reflex studies by Marco Romoli published 2014 in the Springer Journal of Neurological Sciences. This study, as well as fMRI studies by David Alimi, show the specificity of auricular acupoints.
Examples of Auricular Somatotopy
Musculoskeletal System
Following the concept of the inverted fetus introduced by Paul Nogier in the 1950s, Nogier’s work established detailed auricular localizations published by researchers and clinicians such as Drs. Oleson, Alimi, Nogier, et al.
Structures of the Vertebral Column
The sympathetic trunk, nervous control points of the endocrine glands, intervertebral disks, vertebrae, vertebral joints, paravertebral muscles and ligaments, and spinal cord as based on the work of Drs. Strittmatter, Nogier and Bahr.
The Ear Point Guide
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Landmarks
The Ear Point Guide presents the topography for navigating the outer ear (auricle) — landmarks to guide your understanding of the auricular map for more efficient navigation of auricular reflex zones and points.
Anatomical Points
Learn the somatopic organization of reflex points according to anatomical systems: musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system, urogenital system, reproductive system. The Ear Point Guide also introduces points of the nervous system and endocrine system.
Functional Points
Learn about key points to affect the entire system, including hormone points, medication analogue points, and psychotropic points
Pointfinder and needling techniques
Boost your confidence with an introduction to the pointfinder and needling — pointfinder for electrodermal identification of active neural zones, and basic techniques for needle insertion.
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