Microsystems
Therapies and Training
Auricular therapy education, training & treatments.
Driving health and behaviour change naturally.
AcuXpert™
Supporting Parents & Carers who want to feel connection, not control
Gentle ear seeding in-person workshops support emotional regulation, ADHD challenges, and calmer relationships.
If you’re supporting a child with ADHD, anxiety or emotional overwhelm, you may be exhausted by strategies that feel controlling, confusing, or hard to sustain and are tired of feeling blamed when they don’t work.
MTAT Connecting Protocol has been developed by me - a qualified Specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teacher. It offers a gentle, relationship-based approach where caregivers and children support each other, building regulation, trust, and connection together through the intervention of ear seeding.
What this workshop supports
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Helping children and caregivers feel calmer and more regulated in their bodies.
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Supporting emotional regulation during moments of stress or overwhelm.
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Strengthening connection and co-regulation between parent and child
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Encouraging calmer days, smoother transitions, and better sleep
Why this works without overwhelm
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No forcing, controlling, or “fixing”
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No confusing charts or heavy theory
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Gentle, practical tools you can use at home
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Guided in person, with real-ear demonstrations
Paul's Voice
'A powerful family bonding experience...It really does work.'
MTAT Connecting Protocol bridges my 25 years as an Auricular Acupuncturist & Specialist Social Emotional Mental Health Teacher knowledge to support children and families with ADHD, trauma and anxiety naturally, gently and quickly.
Lucy's Voice
'You don't have to talk you just feel.'
'Realising our daughter had helped me and her father was a really powerful experience'
'I felt calm. There was a release of pressure which had been building for a very long time.'
Support Your Wellness Goals with 1:1 Live Online Personalised Ear Seeding
A 12-session live online programme creating bespoke auricular therapy protocols tailored to your personal wellness goals and nervous system.
No pre-recorded sessions. Each one is delivered live, online, with my ongoing tutorials, progress reviews and evolving personalised protocols.
Who does this support? Anyone wanting help with:
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Stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation
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Women’s wellness, menopause and hormonal balance
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Weight management and appetite regulation
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Focus, clarity, and nervous system balance
How does it help?
Ear seeding and auricular therapy work by supporting the body’s natural regulatory systems, including stress response and appetite signalling.
Working together over 12 live sessions allows time for you to learn and embed lasting change without overwhelm or rigid plans,
You’ll be guided directly by me, with clear, accurate acupoint demonstrations on real ears — not confusing flat diagrams or 2D booklets.
'Having Anna show me where to put the ear seeds during our live online sessions has been a game changer in supporting my health issues. The 24k gold seeds look like tiny studs. Thank you Anna!'
Megan Davies, Primary School Teacher *****Google Review
For Wellness Treatments
Synchronise advanced foot reflexology with individualised ear acupuncture for targeted bespoke outcomes driven treatment.
Simultaneously working two microsystems together helps to balance and regulate body, hormones and brain function (neuromodulation.)
My Duo Combo integrates auricular therapy and foot reflexology to hack into the nervous system and bring about deep relaxation, sleep and powerful treatment results.
I’ve been having wonderful maternity reflexology and ear acupuncture with Anna. In addition to the relaxation benefits, it’s helped to alleviate back pain, sciatica and inflammation
Lydia Eason *****Google Review
'Ear Seeding with Anna has helped me lose 2 stone and reduced my food cravings in time for my daughter's wedding.' Julie Roe, Retired Accountant
Shop Professional-Grade Ear Seeds with Free Guidance Videos
For those who value professional-grade ear seeds and expert guidance without compromise on quality, results, or aesthetics.
Guidance, not guesswork
Each ear seed set includes three free video tutorials, designed to give you confidence and accuracy from the start:
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MTAT Ear Seeding Preparation & Aftercare
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MTAT Equipment for Ear Seeding at Home
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MTAT “Belly Full” Protocol — a unique acupoint combination supporting weight reduction
Learn with clarity and confidence
My videos demonstrate exact acupoint placement on real ears, with clear explanations of acupoint function and why specific combinations are recommended, grounded in clinical evidence and tradition.
This approach builds understanding — not just instruction — so you can apply ear seeds confidently and accurately.
Choose from 24k gold plated, crystal diamante, crystal pearl, crystal rainbow and traditional Vaccaria plant seeds.
Benefits of MTAT Ear Seeding
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Supports appetite awareness and weight reduction
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Encourages calm, regulation, and stress relief
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Supports focus, emotional balance, and sleep quality
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Provides a gentle, needle-free form of auricular therapy
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Builds confidence and skill through guided learning
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Suitable for home use and professional settings
What makes MTAT ear seeding different?
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No flat paper ear charts — placement is taught visually on real ears, removing confusion and guesswork.
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No superficial, one-line explanations — you learn how points work together and why combinations matter.
Go deeper with live guidance
You can also pair your ear seed purchase with live 1:1 ear seeding instruction, where I teach bespoke protocols tailored to your individual goals, ensuring accuracy, adaptability, and meaningful results.
Specialising in
Maternity Reflexology (fertility, pregnancy)
Nerve Reflexology (pain)
Reflexology for Women's Health (hormonal imbalance, menopause.)
CNHC registered.
Acupuncture Regulatory Authority Registered.
Member of Association of Reflexologists.
Practitioner Training in Ear Acupuncture & Auricular Therapy
Designed for holistic therapists, healthcare professionals, and practitioners seeking evidence-based ear acupuncture and ear seeding in the UK. Delivered through adaptive protocols, comprehensive training and close supervision your training extends to six months post-course supervision as standard inclusion.
My twenty five years as an auricular acupuncturist studying with many of the best auricular medicine Drs in the world means you benefit from my integration of Eastern and Western auricular approaches that fuse Chinese, Korean, German and French systems for optimum client outcomes and skilled technique.
Practitioner pathways include:
• MTAT Ear Acupuncture for Stress & Anxiety Management (FHT Accredited)
FHT accredited since 2015, my MTAT Ear Acupuncture for Stress & Anxiety Management has helped practitioners expand their scope and stand out as industry leaders with a protocol evidence based to outperform diazepam at supporting insomnia (Chen,
Learn Korean Flying Needle technique to access the sympathetic chain, balance the HPA axis, and activate the vagus nerve — supporting clients with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional dysregulation.
• NADA GB 5-Point Ear Acupuncture Training
Train in the original NADA GB auricular acupuncture protocol as intended by Dr Michael Smith, delivered by me as an approved Midlands-based NADA GB Trainer. Widely used across addiction services, mental health, cancer care, and NHS settings.
• Reassessment & Refresher Training (MTAT & NADA GB)
Maintain confidence, accuracy, and professional standards with structured reassessment and refresher training for practitioners returning to practice or deepening clinical precision.
• Ear Seeding Workshops for Practitioners
Develop practical ear seeding skills you can integrate into clinic work, including training in
MTAT Connecting Protocol: Ear Seeding to support ADHD & Executive Function Challenges supporting families, caregivers, and children through regulation-focused care.
FHT accredited Ear Seeding for Stress and Anxiety Management Protocol (needle free.)
Coming soon:
NADA GB Ear Seeding one day certificated workshop
MTAT Ear Seeding for Menopause Workshop with Menopause Expert Julliett Phillips
• Attuning to Ear Talk (AoR & FHT Accredited)
Seven Skin Alterations of the Auricle to Indicate Health
Dr Li Chun Huang says 'It is as if the ear can speak for and express itself.' Dr Muriel Agnes says the ear is a 'window to the brain', one that leaves us 'diagnostic signals.' (Dr Terry Oleson.) I say the ears don't lie. If we learn their language and decode their messages, then we can interpret their indicators for health.
Attuning to ear talk is my online two day self paced interactive workshop available via Google Classroom. It explores the teachings of Romoli, Huang and my own clinical practice It using my real ear colour photo gallery, curated across two decades. I teach you Seven Skin Alternations of the auricle and their meanings for health.
Why practitioners train with MTAT
• Gain practical tools to support complex clients where limited solutions exist
• Strengthen nervous system regulation skills across acupuncture and ear seeding
• Differentiate your practice with adaptable, evidence-informed protocols
• Learn through clear, live teaching using real ears — not static paper charts
• Train with a recognised educator who bridges clinical practice, education, and lived experience
Training dates, booking, and full course information are available at checkout.
'A transformational experience. Excellent teaching, knowledge and kindness from Anna. Would recommend 100%. If I could award more stars I would.' Jo-Ann Burton, Probation Officer ***** Google Review
'This course has been the most professional and life changing experience. I have returned home a new man ready to help other humans Transform their lives' Nuno Gois, Skin Specialist, Reiki Master. ***** Google Review
'Anna is a remarkably positive and caring trainer and person - all my cohort agree what a knowledgeable and detailed instructor and supervisor she is and warm and welcoming.' Alistair Davies, Mental Health Nurse. ***** Google Review
'I've spent a wonderful weekend on the EAR TALK course, learning that our ears hold our medical records and that the ears don't lie ! It's been absolutely fascinating, and so valuable. Lucy Shears, Body Acupuncturist ***** Google Review
Meet Me
The AcuXpert™ behind MTAT
Trauma Informed and Attachment Aware
Auricular acupuncturist & reflexologist of 25 years (MFHT, MAoR, CNHC)
Specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teacher (PG Cert.)
Specialist Addiction Treatment Worker (PG Cert.)
Qualified Teacher (QTS)
I’m Anna Venables, a pioneer in auricular therapy training and treatment, specialising in individualised protocols that adapt to your specific wellness priorities — not generic formulas.
My approach uses multiple acupoint combinations for the same health focus, allowing ear seeding and ear acupuncture to be tailored precisely to your symptoms and goals.
Whether you’re learning through in-person training, live online sessions, or at-home ear seeding, I teach using real ears on real people, with clear visual guidance — never confusing paper charts.
From weight regulation to ADHD and executive function challenges, my living auricular protocols are designed to build understanding, confidence, and meaningful outcomes through evidence-based, expert guidance
I offer synchronised auricular acupuncture and reflexology treatments at my restful lakeside treatment space at Woodbrooke, George Cadbury's former Georgian mansion home.
