5NP (Ear Acupuncture) Drop-In Clinic

About the event

Experience the calming and restorative benefits of the 5 Needle Auricular Acupuncture Protocol (5NP), a gentle, research-supported wellness practice used for over 50 years to support emotional regulation, stress relief, nervous system settling, and overall well-being.

This protocol uses 1–5 tiny sterile needles (about the size of a cat’s whisker) or optional ear seeds placed on specific points of the ear to help the body shift into a more grounded, regulated state. Many participants report feeling calmer, more centered, emotionally balanced, and physically relaxed after sessions.

5NP has been widely used as a supportive wellness approach for individuals navigating:

• Stress & overwhelm
• Anxiety & emotional tension
• Burnout & nervous system fatigue
• Grief & trauma recovery
• Sleep difficulties
• Substance use recovery support
• General emotional wellness & self-care

Sessions are offered in a peaceful community setting using a solidarity model of care — creating accessible, low-pressure support without requiring participants to share personal details or engage verbally. What to Expect:

• 30-45 minute treatment in group setting
• Quiet, calming atmosphere
• Drop-in friendly
• No prior acupuncture experience needed
• Optional ear seeds available
• Sliding scale: $10–$30
• Registration encouraged (walk-ins may complete registration onsite)

Come as you are and give your nervous system space to breathe, rest, and reset.

About the Host: Sophie is a 5NP technician, QMHA, AAT, and anti-carceral mental health advocate passionate about creating accessible, community-centered pathways to recovery, regulation, and well-being. Originally from New Jersey, her learning and lived experience span California, Oregon, Dharamsala, Yunnan, and Temixco, shaping a deeply relational and culturally grounded approach to care.

She has facilitated groups in higher levels of care, residential treatment settings, and workplace environments, supporting individuals navigating stress, recovery, trauma, and life transitions. Guided by public health educators, mystics, revolutionaries, linguists, acupunks, and acupuncturists, Sophie specializes in political education as a psycho-spiritual intervention and behavioral health integration for providers and social service agencies.

5NP was developed with a strong emphasis on accessibility and community care — values Sophie is honored to continue through offering this gentle, low-barrier modality to support ongoing recovery, discovery, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being.