iThe TCM view
The ear is seen in TCM as a map of the whole body (auriculotherapy).
Ear seeds are traditionally used in TCM to support appetite control: stimulating ear points connected to digestion, appetite and calm is intended to support balance.
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Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression
Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression is a 40-minute session in which a registered acupuncturist tapes seeds to ear points for you to press. Ear seeds are offered as a support for mindful eating. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown it costs $150. Appointments open once a registered acupuncturist joins our team.
The practitioners who offer Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression have no openings for new patients right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a time opens up, or when a new practitioner joins us for it.
Price$150
Key facts
- Duration
- 40 min
- Price
- $150
- Practitioners
- Joining soon
Is it right for you
Who it’s for
People working on healthier eating habits who want a TCM tool to support them with cravings and stress eating, alongside balanced meals and movement. It isn't a substitute for either.
Two ways to see it
How it works
iiThe modern view
Ear seeds (tiny seeds or small beads on adhesive) apply gentle pressure to ear points.
They work by pressure only; nothing is taken or absorbed. Evidence for auricular acupressure and appetite is limited and mixed. We offer it as a support for eating habits, not as a way to change your weight or appetite on its own.
Your visit
40 minWhat a session feels like
- 1A conversation about your goals, eating patterns and stress.
- 2Acupuncture on selected ear and body points.
- 3Ear seeds placed on key points. You'll be shown how and when to press them.
Aftercare
Press each seed gently a few times a day, especially before meals or when cravings hit. Remove them after 3–5 days, or earlier if the skin is irritated.
Pricing · CAD
Options and series
Prices are in CAD. A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
Single sessions
- Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression40 min$150
Memberships
Save on this treatment as a member
No plan includes it as a monthly session, but Flourish Club takes 10% off it, every visit.
Practitioners who offer it
Waitlist
Join the waitlist for Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression
The practitioners who offer Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression have no openings for new patients right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a time opens up, or when a new practitioner joins us for it.
- 1Pick the days and times that suit you
- 2Leave your name and email
- 3We contact you first when appointments open
Your safety first
Before you book
Tell your practitioner if any of these apply. Each line comes from a named source.
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Pregnancy: tell your practitioner.
Source: CTCMA-BC & CTCMPAO · TCM Safety Program Handbook
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Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Call 778-654-6693 or message us on WhatsApp. We reply the same day during opening hours.
Will ear seeds change my weight or appetite?
We can't promise any change. Ear seeds are a tool some people use to support mindful eating and to notice cravings, alongside balanced meals and activity.
What are ear seeds?
Tiny seeds or beads on small adhesive patches, placed on ear acupuncture points. They're used for gentle pressure only.
Can I shower with them?
Yes. Pat them dry.
How long do they stay on?
Usually 3–5 days.
Why is it on a waitlist?
It's performed by a registered acupuncturist, and we're waiting for a new one to join our team. We're not booking this treatment right now. Join the waitlist and we'll contact you as soon as appointments open.
Join the waitlist
The practitioners who offer Ear Seeds for Appetite Suppression have no openings for new patients right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a time opens up, or when a new practitioner joins us for it.