“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life”.
Shannon L. Aldor
Nataeah Barron MA, LMFT, LAC, First Responder Counselor
Hello and welcome to my site!!! I appreciate you stopping by and reading through my info. to see if I can help. I understand that it takes much strength to figure what you need to help yourself while navigating through this journey we call life. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and First Responder Counselor in the state of Colorado. I am trained in many different therapeutic techniques including eye movement desensitization (EMDR) and Acudetox (ear acupuncture). I have worked in community mental health as a therapist since 2012 and in a correctional setting for 3 years.
Please click on the (My Services) button above next to the Home button to see my specialties and financial/insurance options
Acudetox
Acudetox- NADA Protocol (Ear Acupuncture)
The NADA ear protocol focuses on five points within the ear. All five points serve to balance the body’s energy and assist the body’s healing process. Come and let the acupuncture needles destress, balance, and calm your mind and body during this 45 minute treatment. If you'd like you can bring a book, magazine, coloring book, etc. Whatever helps you relax.
Sympathetic-
Balances sympathetic nervous system, has a strong analgesic and relaxant effect upon internal organs and dilates blood vessels. Reduces epinephrine/norepinephrine levels for relaxation. Calms the spirit, provides for serenity.
Shen Men-
Alleviates pain, tension, excessive sensitivity; reduces hypertension. Calms the mind and relieves anxiety, depression, insomnia and restlessness. Opens connection to spirit (opens one’s heart); ability to love self and others.
Kidney Point-
Stimulates physiologic and hormonal functions. Influences mental state and happiness, relieves fear. Reminds client of their will and intention to overcome addictions/obstacles; allows person to hear the positive.
Liver Point-
Stimulates physiologic and hormonal functions; relieves muscle cramps. Aids in clear thinking and decision making; relieves frustration, depression, and anger. Helps the person to connect with the internal self and find direction in life.
Lung Point-
Lung is an important organ for detoxification and regulates pores. Aids in regulation of grief/sadness; improves sense of connection and self-respect and integrity. Reminds the person of connection with a calm safe place and provides inspiration.