Auricular acupuncture detoxification or AcuDetox/AcuWellness is a specific acupuncture protocol involving the placement of five sterile needles in each ear, retaining the needles for about 30 minutes.
AcuDetox has been used worldwide to support people through disasters and trauma. Benefits include decreased anxiety and depression, increased emotional well bring, improved Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, decreased cravings, and more restful sleep.
Because of these benefits and the specific points targeted, AcuDetox is a great complementary treatment to the recovery journey.
The Five Points
Sympathetic Nervous System
Balances sympathetic nervous system by relaxing internal organs and dilating blood vessels. Provides serenity.
Shen Men/Spirit Gate
Alleviates pain, tension, and excessive sensitivity. Calms the mind and relieves anxiety, depression and insomnia. Opens one’s heart, spirit, and ability to love self and others.
Kidney
Stimulates normal physiological and hormonal functions. Influences the mental state, creating happiness and eliminating fear. Reminds one of their own will and ability to overcome.
Liver
Stimulates normal physiological and hormonal functions, relieving muscle aches and cramps. Aids in clear decision making and relieving feelings of frustration. anger, and depression. Helps one connect with the inner-self.
Lungs
Regulates body-wide detoxification and clears pores. Lessens feelings of grief and sadness while building sense of connection, self-respect, and integrity. Provides inspiration.
Morgan Hufner, ADS
Peer Support and Acudetox Specialist
After losing both parents at a young age due to substance abuse, Morgan is passionate about bringing recovery to all communities. Her journey started with becoming a Reiki practitioner in 2019, followed by her becoming an AcuDetox Specialist in 2020. Since, Morgan has built a client-base and established herself as a leader in the AcuDetox community, teaching classes around Colorado. She currently serves as a Peer Support Specialist with Natural Highs and the Boulder County Probation Department. Outside of the Café, Morgan loves exercising and mediation, and spending time with her amazing six year old son.
Shauna Royer, ADS
Peer Support and Acudetox Specialist
Shauna was born and raised in California, finding opportunities as a Suzuki Piano teacher which led to her finding opportunities around the world at a young age, including Japan. At 18, she moved to Glenwood Springs, CO, and indulged in the mountain lifestyle, skiing, river rafting, camping, and fishing at every chance she had. Since moving to Longmont in 2013, she pursued her ADS Certification and now as a part of the Café Team, Shauna is working toward her CPFS Certificate. She loves that RCL is a place that encourages individuality while building loving community. In her free time, Shauna enjoys riding motorcycles and listening to music.
Alejandro Prieto, ADS
Peer Support and Acudetox Specialist
Bio coming soon!
Recovery Café Longmont hosts TWO weekly AcuDetox sessions:
FRIDAY – Open to the Community
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
SATURDAY – Café Members Only
12 PM – 1 PM