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Expanding Access to Neuromodulation
On this page are resources for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Allied Health Professionals interested in advancing auricular neuromodulation into standardized healthcare via aVNS (auricular vagus nerve stimulation).
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Somatotopic
Organization
This page offers examples of somatotopic organization on the ear. Somatotopy refers to the mapping of the body by the brain — this mapping is reflected on the topography of the outer ear (the auricle).
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Reflex Zones of the Vertebral Column
This 3D shows how the reflex zones for the structures of the vertebral column are reflected on the ear — almost like an exploded parts diagram. The model includes detailed descriptions for each zone.
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Auricular
Nerve Supply
The outer ear is such a powerful microsystem owing to the nerve supply to the auricle by the major nerve branches. The nerve supply (or innervation) pattern relates to the location of neural reflex points — very helpful to better understand point organization on the ear.
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How to access the somatic and emotional experience mapped by the brain
In less than a minute, understand the power of the ear for patient insight — and consider the application of auricular methods for psychology.
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Discover a microsystem: introduction to tissue layers and innervation
Research of Dr. Paul Nogier, Dr. Wilder Pennfield, and Dr. David Alimi offer historical, biological and anatomical basis for auricular understanding.
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Learn the anatomy of your outer ear — key auricular landmarks
Jump in on this training section from the CORE curriculum course, Ear Point Guide. Includes interactive video to practice as you learn.
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Do you know
your ear anatomy?
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Quiz covering auricular anatomy and landmarks: locations of conchal ridge, antihelical crus, scapha, helix, antitragus and more.
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When to assess for negative Qi
An 8-minute video, from the Q&A Intro series on topics from the Level 3 CORE and PLUS courses at CIAM — a look into the Master Class!
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Discover the Insulin frequency
Research from Dr. Wirz-Ridolfi, the surgeon who discovered the Insulin frequency, offers approaches for improved management of diabetes.
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Does memory have a frequency?
Perhaps the most personal experience enabled by Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS) palpation? The ability to link memories to specific neural disturbances.
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Overview of a popular auricular LLLT device
From former CIAM instructor and Kingfischer executive, Paul Maybee, CIAM presents this independent guide (CIAM receives no sponsorship from RJ)
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Benefits and Point Finding Techniques
Sit in on Level 1 of the CORE curriculum for a 35-minute introduction on the projection of pathology, precision in patient assessment, and techniques for identifying active issues (somatic and emotional).
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The Importance of Pain Memory
A resource on the use of pain memory points to release neurological responses held by the limbic brain. This PLUS resource assumes an understanding of CORE concepts (see enrollment guide)
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Negative Qi and Other Key Assessments
From Negative Qi to Constitutional Healing, Dr. Frank Bahr, MD reviews frequencies needed for best practice. This PLUS course material assumes an understanding of CORE concepts (see enrollment guide)
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Understanding for Point Finding
26-minutes of CORE curriculum training on the ionization across the surface of the skin, the difference between anatomical and functional points, and motor and sensory aspects to identify patient issues.
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Research Challenges & Opportunities
This free course resource, plus eBook on Research vs Cultural Authority, presents a discussion with Marcel Meijer, Director of the Goudse Academie, in review of the call for research made at the 2021 International Symposium on Auriculotherapy
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Chronicity May Explain Differences in Ear Maps
Learn the relationship of chronicity to the phase system of Nogier, as well as other differences in point location from different schools of thought, as a possible explanation for why point locations may be misidentified on certain ear maps.
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Identifying Hidden Dental Blockages
This is a case for learning the hidden dental system introduced in Level 2. Hidden dental blockages often are a root cause for unresolved conditions (they are the related to various meridians). Understanding this system allows you to partner with your dentist.
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Discover 8 Benefits of
VAS palpation
As part of poster presentations at the 2021 International Symposium on Auriculotherapy, CIAM was invited to bring its expertise to the question: “Why learn palpation of autonomic nervous system response known as the Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS)?”