Lincoln Park
Ear Seeding
Ear seeds, or ear beads, can be used to augment treatment and help extend relief.
Made of 24 karat gold beads, with the option to enhance with Swarovski crystals, ear seeds are placed on acupuncture points in the ear and gently press against your skin to treat conditions throughout the body. Versatile and unintrusive, they can provide benefits that last from several hours to several days. A fun and functional way to take your Zen on the go.
The Benefits
Ear seeding gently supports the nervous system and promotes balance throughout the body by stimulating specific acupuncture points on the ear. Many patients notice calming effects right away, with continued benefits over time as the body becomes more regulated and resilient.
Sleep Support
Often used to encourage relaxation, ear seeding can support more restful and consistent sleep patterns.
Emotional Balance
Gentle stimulation of acupuncture points on the ear with ear seeds can help support mood regulation and emotional steadiness over time.
Digestive Support
Ear seeding may help promote digestive comfort by supporting related reflex points.
Hormonal Support
Specific ear points are commonly used to support hormone regulation and reproductive health.
Stress Relief
By stimulating calming points on the ear, ear seeding can help support nervous system regulation and relaxation.
Ongoing Support
Ear seeds provide gentle, continuous stimulation between visits, helping extend the benefits of care into daily life.
Your first visit begins with a detailed, one-on-one conversation about your health history, lifestyle, and current concerns. We look beyond individual symptoms to understand patterns in sleep, digestion, stress, pain, and energy, as well as how these systems interact.
This comprehensive intake allows us to create a treatment plan that’s informed, intentional, and tailored specifically to you.
Initial Appointment
Small seeds are placed with light adhesive to encourage regulation of stress responses, pain patterns, digestion, sleep, and emotional balance. This service is often used as an extension of acupuncture care, providing continued support between visits in a subtle, non-invasive way. Ear seeds remain in place for several days, allowing the body to receive steady, consistent stimulation as it restores balance over time.
Treatment
Ear seeding is often used as ongoing support between acupuncture visits, offering gentle stimulation that continues for several days after your session. Seeds are placed on specific points of the outer ear based on your current needs, helping provide steady reinforcement throughout the week. After placement, you may be encouraged to lightly press the seeds a few times per day to activate the points. It’s best to avoid excessive moisture or friction in the area, and seeds are typically removed or fall off on their own within 3–5 days. With consistent use, ear seeding can be a helpful way to extend care and support regulation over time.
Continued Support & Aftercare
Traditional Tools, Modern Comfort
From your first visit through ongoing treatment, care is collaborative, calm, and tailored to you. We take the time to understand what’s happening in your body and adjust treatment as your needs evolve.
The Science Behind Ear Seeding
Ear seeds gently stimulate specific acupuncture points on the ear that correspond to systems throughout the body. This ongoing pressure influences nervous system pathways involved in pain regulation, stress response, and overall balance, helping extend the effects of in-office treatments.
By providing continuous, low-level stimulation over several hours to days, ear seeds help reinforce therapeutic signals between the ear and the brain. This sustained input supports symptom relief, encourages self-regulation, and allows the body to continue responding even after your session ends.
Ear seeds support relaxation and emotional balance while remaining subtle and easy to wear. Made with 24 karat gold beads and optional Swarovski crystal accents, they offer a comfortable, non-intrusive way to maintain therapeutic benefits and carry a sense of calm and intention into daily life.
Contact Lincoln Park
Have a question about billing, insurance, scheduling, or just want to talk things through with a real person? Our friendly front desk team at the Lincoln Park office is always happy to help - whether you need clarity, guidance, or a human on the other end of the line.
1022 W Armitage Ave
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Mon - Wed: 7:30am - 8:00pm CST
Thurs - Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm CST
Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm CST
Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm CST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ear seeds typically remain in place for 3–7 days. During this time, you may gently press the seeds 1–3 times daily. Though pressing then is not necessary for them to work. After the seeds fall off or are removed, new ones can be applied as needed either by using your Moon Rabbit ear seed kit or by one of our practitioners.
How often should you do ear seeds?
Activation involves gently pressing or massaging the seeds for 1–2 minutes several times a day. This stimulates the point, enhancing the therapeutic effect. Avoid pressing too hard, and discontinue if you experience pain or irritation.
How to activate ear seeds?
Yes, our Moon Rabbit ear seeding kits come with a how-to guide to help you understand exactly where to place your ear seeds to help with various conditions including stress, digestion, pain, and overall well-being.
Can you do ear seeds at home?
Many people report positive results from ear seeding, such as reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and decreased cravings or pain. While scientific evidence is growing, ear seeding is generally considered a safe, non-invasive complementary therapy that supports the body’s natural healing processes.
Does ear seeding actually work?
Ear seeding, also known as auricular therapy, is a technique in traditional Chinese medicine where small seeds, beads, or magnets are placed on specific points of the ear to stimulate the body’s energy pathways. These points correspond to different organs or systems in the body and can help balance energy, reduce stress, and support overall health. At Moon Rabbit, we use 24K gold and Swarovski crystal ear seeds to not only have you feeling great, but looking great too.
What is the meaning of ear seeding?
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If you cancel with 24+ hours’ notice, you won’t be charged anything.
Cancel with 12–24 hours’ notice, and you’ll be charged 50% of the missed service.
Less than 12 hours’ notice—or a no-show—means we’ll need to charge you the full amount, whether you’re using insurance or paying privately.
Should you need to reschedule, you can easily do so via or app - or if your prefer to talk to a person, by calling either of our locations:
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📞 Lincoln Park – (312) 414–0058
📞 West Loop – (773) 234–1042
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