Ear seeds
Tiny seeds, held by a small adhesive dot, on points of the ear. You press them yourself between visits. There are no needles.
Ear seeds suit people who are nervous about needles, who want something to do between visits, or who like a small routine at the end of the day. Many add them to an acupuncture visit and some use them alone.
What a visit is like, in order
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Step 1: We choose a few points
Anahit looks at the shape of your ear and picks three to five points.
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Step 2: She cleans the ear and places the seeds
Each seed sits on its own adhesive dot, a little smaller than a sesame seed.
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Step 3: She shows you how to press
A gentle press for about a minute, a few times a day. It should never hurt.
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Step 4: You take them off in a few days
She tells you when, and how to remove them without pulling.
What you may feel afterward
A little tenderness where a seed sits is common. The ear may feel warm. Take them off if the skin turns red, itchy or sore.
Keep the ears dry for a few days, or cover them in the shower.
Tell us first
Anahit asks about each of these before she starts. Say yes to any that fit.
Allergy to tape
Tell us about any reaction to adhesive tape, bandages or latex.
Sensitive skin
Eczema or skin that reddens easily changes the points and how long you wear them.
A new ear piercing
We keep seeds away from a healing piercing.
Pregnancy
Tell us if you are pregnant or might be. Some points are left alone.
Medicines and supplements
Bring a list of everything you take, hormone therapy included.
Hearing aids or earbuds
Tell us if you wear them, so we place seeds where they will not rub.
How many visits, and what this does not do
Ear seeds are an add-on, so how long you use them depends on how you feel and what you enjoy. We check in at each visit and stop if they are not helping or if they bother you.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor instead
Ear seeds do not replace your doctor, your tests or your medicines, and they do not promise a result.
If something is new, severe or worrying, see your doctor first. For chest pain, trouble breathing or heavy bleeding, call 911.
Book a first visit
Fees are explained on one page, with an estimate before your first visit.