NADA ADS TRAINING- Lisa Hillary - Detroit, MI
This is an in-person NADA ADS training. Instructional methods include but are not limited to self-study, demonstration, small group work, written reflection, group discussion, and practicum. Any absences must have prior clearance from the instructor.
Date & Time
Thursday, December 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM America/New_York
Location
TBA
Detroit, MI
Trainer
Lisa Hillary Johnson
Capacity
0 / 25 registered
Agenda
DAY 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF NADA
Introductions, course overview, personal intentions for learning, and receiving NADA treatment from the trainer. Introduction to NADA protocol and the Spirit of NADA. Introducing the first three points and point locations. Seeds & Beads.
Needling technique, handling, disposal, CNT (clean needle technique). Practice on silicon ears and peer practice. Student needling practice with feedback. Homework as assigned.
DAY 2 - THE PRACTICE OF NADA
HIPAA, treatment records, informed consent, NADA Code of Ethics. Communal treatment approach and NADA as adjunct to behavioral & community health settings. Trauma-informed care, holding space, and creating group coherence. Discussion on ADS self-care, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
NADA session practice – small group work planning, leading and closing a group. Managing complications, special populations, and safety. Pathways to becoming a certified ADS, legal considerations, scope of practice. Homework as assigned.
DAY 3 - INTEGRATION OF NADA
Review point location and needling techniques. Preparing for first volunteers or group.
Volunteer NADA Sessions Prior to training, students are provided a flyer to share with friends, family, and others to invite them to NADA practice sessions. As an alternative, students may identify friends or family at home or in their community as volunteers, or set up a group/circle of their own to submit for supervision hours. All students are still required to attend this full day of training.
Registration
Registration is open to NADA subscribers.
25 spots remaining