Calm your nervous system, ease cravings, and restore a sense of peace, one gentle treatment at a time.

At Díaz Acupuncture & Integrative Health, we offer the NADA Protocol, a simple, gentle form of ear acupuncture used for decades to support recovery, emotional healing, and nervous system balance. Adalys E. Díaz is a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS), trained in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol.

What Is the NADA Protocol?
The NADA Protocol was developed in the 1970s at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, New York, to support people recovering from addiction. Today it is used around the world in addiction treatment programs, mental health centers, and disaster and trauma relief efforts. The treatment uses five small points on the outer ear, each chosen for its calming and balancing effect.

The Five Points

Sympathetic | Calms the nervous system and helps shift your body out of "fight-or-flight."

Shen Men ("Spirit Gate") | Eases anxiety and brings a deep sense of calm.

Kidney | Supports inner strength and helps ease fear and exhaustion.

Liver | Supports detoxification and helps release frustration and irritability.

Lung | Supports the release of grief and helps you breathe more freely.

Who Can Benefit

Smoking Cessation

Substance & Alcohol Recovery Support

Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Burnout

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

Stress-Induced & Emotional Eating

Sleep Difficulties

What to Expect

Simple & Comfortable | Five tiny sterile needles are placed in each ear while you rest fully clothed in a comfortable chair.

Quiet Relaxation | You'll relax for about 30 minutes while the treatment works. Many patients feel calm and lighter by the end of the session.

No Need to Relive Your Story | NADA doesn't require you to talk about painful experiences. You share only what feels comfortable.

Take-Home Support | Ear seeds may be applied after your session to help you continue the benefits between visits. [confirm if you offer this]

How Often Should I Come?
NADA works best with consistency. For smoking cessation, recovery, or strong cravings, we typically recommend several sessions per week at first, then fewer as you feel more stable. For stress and emotional balance, weekly sessions are often enough. We'll create a plan that fits your goals.

A Great Complement to Your Care
NADA can be received on its own or added to your regular acupuncture treatment. It also works well alongside counseling, recovery programs, and your integrative care plan. Learn more on our Depression | PTSD | Addiction Recovery page.

Affordable Sessions & Packages
Single sessions start at $47, with package savings available. [link to Fees page once live]

NADA works alongside, not in place of, your physician, therapist, or recovery program. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

Ready to Find Your Calm?
Whether you're quitting smoking, healing from trauma, or simply need a moment of peace, NADA offers a gentle, powerful place to start.