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AcuDetox (AcuWellness) is a gentle, five-point ear acupuncture protocol designed to help reduce stress, improve sleep, and support recovery from trauma and addiction. It’s a simple yet powerful way to support your nervous system and overall well-being.
Many people report feeling:
More relaxed and at ease
Improved sleep and reduced stress
Less tension & emotional overwhelm
Fewer cravings for addictive substances
This protocol is commonly used to reduce stress, ease withdrawal symptoms, and promote emotional well-being.
You'll relax in a comfortable setting while tiny needles are placed in five specific points on each ear.
The session lasts about 30-45 minutes, allowing you to unwind while the treatment takes effect.
While the needles are in you can sit quietly, chat, journal - whatever helps you feel calm and supported.
The needles are removed when you feel they are ready to come out.
You'll begin face up and I'll place the tiny needles in five specific points on each ear.
The needles will remain in while you are face up (unless you ask for them to be removed sooner, ~30-40 minutes).
Visit boulderacudetox.org to see where to find FREE AcuDetox (AcuWellness) in Northern Colorado.
Ready to transform anxiety into a superpower, together? I bring AcuDetox & Pain/Stress Reprocessing sessions directly to your group, whether it's your workplace, community, or even a gathering of friends (check map for service areas). Learn powerful tools for nervous system regulation and collective well-being on-site.
📞 719-688-2678 | 📧 kim@kimskim.com
Supporting free or donation-based AcuDetox/AcuWellness in the community is a mission I am passionate about, and there are many ways to contribute.
AcuDetox/AcuWellness originated as a vital grassroots movement led by People of Color in the Bronx, NY during the 1970s. It was born from a desire to empower oppressed communities with support for justice, healing, and liberation.
I feel immense gratitude for the activists who gifted the world with AcuDetox as such a powerful instrument for trauma healing. I am committed to preserving and furthering this tradition of service and justice for all. Please consider joining this movement!
Updated: 6/4/25
All donations go towards buying supplies and securing community treatment spaces to provide AcuDetox/AcuWellness to those in need. As little as $5 can provide someone in need with a treatment.
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