Healing begins with self - our bodies have this amazing inherent ability to heal and maintain themselves. We are all born with a loving and strong spirit. I have been working in the healing and social justice areas for most of my life. I understand our health, well being and the well being of others to be integrated. The personal, political, spiritual and physical are all interrelated. I believe our development as living beings, the development of our societies, and the development of our environment are all connected to one another.
We live in challenging times. With the amount of confusion, distress, isolation, overwork and sickness around us we need to continually make an effort and commitment to support ourselves and each other towards an integrated holistic process. My approach to healing and development is a community centred practice; to meet the community where they are and with a warm and nurturing approach, work together to support oneself and the community.
Together we work towards supporting the balance of internal and external environments that will lead to living in harmony and peace.
For more information contact ann mackinnon:
Telephone: 416-473-6634
email: ani.mac@rogers.com
As a registered Trainer in Auricular Acupuncture I provide workshops, training and supervision in the certification of Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists.
This amazing medicine has its roots in Indigenous and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Political community groups like the Black Panthers further developed this protocol as a detox ear acupuncture protocol for recovery. It involves the gentle placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. The recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 20-30 minutes allowing the treatment to take effect.
Ear acupuncture is an adjunct therapy which is clinically effective, cost-efficient, drug-free and compatible cross-culturally. It can easily be established within behavioural health, addictions or disaster relief settings or in any location that a group of people can sit together. The combined application of acupuncture with counselling, eduction, medical support and self-help groups enhances opportunities for success.
The benefits of Acudetox are:
If you or your agency is interested in training please contact me at ani.mac@rogers.com
Auricular Acupuncture with The Institute of Traditional Medicine - http://itmworld.org
Grief support.
Trainings are from a trauma informed, anti oppression, harm reduction perspective.
The program consists of both in-person training (2 days) and ongoing virtual supervision and support. The training is available to both non-Acupuncturists and Acupuncturists who would like to deepen their skills and understanding of this protocol.
The 5-Point Ear Acupuncture Protocol (also referred to as NADA, Acudetox, 5P-Protocol) has its roots in Indigenous and Traditional Chinese medicine and was further developed by the Black Panthers and other political community support groups to support those in recovery, suffering from Addictions, Stress & Anxiety, Trauma, Pain. It is a safe, inclusive, affordable and effective treatment.
Our goal is to train as many people as possible to share this effective protocol with their communities, with a focus on Addictions, Mental Health, Trauma – particularly amongst systemically marginalized communities.
Trainings are provided in downtown Toronto.
The 2024 Schedule for Acudetox trainings are:
All trainings are with The Institute of Traditional Medicine - https://itmworld.org
