A clear, structured programme, directly applicable in practice.Corinne E. — general practitioner
AcuSeminars › Programmes › Causal Auricular Diagnosis
Foundation programme · Healthcare professionals
Training in Causal Auricular Diagnosis®
Learn to read the auricle and build structured diagnostic reasoning with the DAC — the method developed by Dr Nadia Volf, MD, PhD.
A training programme organised by AcuSeminars
Enrol in the programme
€890 or 5 × €196
✓Restricted to healthcare professionals
◈Qualiopi certified · Training activities
▶100% online · at your own pace
✎Certificate of completion
Who this programme is for
Designed for healthcare professionals
- →Doctors, midwives, physiotherapists, nurses, osteopaths
- →Practitioners of acupuncture, TCM and microsystems
- →No prior training in advanced auriculotherapy required
Not a healthcare professional? This programme is not intended for you — visit the general-public platform Acupression Pour Tous ↗ instead.
The method taught
The DAC in 4 steps
“A method of analysing the auricle that aims to identify the origin of imbalances in order to build structured clinical reasoning.” — developed by Dr Nadia Volf.
1
Read
Map and read the marks on the auricle.
2
Locate
Identify active points, of cause and of symptom.
3
Relate
Relate each point to structured clinical reasoning.
4
Structure
Build a coherent therapeutic strategy.
In video
Discover the method
What you will be able to do
A skill you can apply in practice
This training programme is designed to develop professional skills. It does not guarantee any individual clinical outcome and is not a substitute for the practitioner's own judgement.
- Read the marks on the auricle using a structured mapping
- Locate the active points of cause and of symptom
- Relate these observations to reasoned clinical analysis
- Structure a coherent therapeutic strategy
How it unfolds
6 weeks of theory and supervised practice
A video-based programme at your own pace, punctuated by 3 live sessions and two periods of supervised practice.
01
Initial online training
15 h of videos and course materials, accessible at your own pace.
02
26 September 2026
Live session #1
First live session with Dr Nadia Volf.
03
26 Sept – 10 Oct
Supervised practice #1
Guided application on clinical cases.
04
10 October 2026
Live session #2
Deeper study and feedback on your practice.
05
10 – 24 Oct
Supervised practice #2
Second period of guided application.
06
24 October 2026
Live session #3 — closing
Synthesis, questions and consolidation of the method.
What's included
Everything you need to master the method
🎬
15 h of videoThe full course, accessible at your own pace.
🔴
3 live sessionsLive with Dr Nadia Volf.
🩺
4 weeks of supervised practiceGuided application on clinical cases.
🗺️
Mappings & clinical casesReference materials for your practice.
📕
Illustrated training bookTo anchor the method over time.
👥
Private group & directoryExchanges between trained practitioners.
✎
Certificate of completionIssued at the end of the programme.
The teacher
Dr Nadia Volf
MD, PhD — Educational director of the AcuSeminars programmes
A Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Science (PhD), Dr Nadia Volf developed Causal Auricular Diagnosis and serves as educational director of the training programmes organised by AcuSeminars.
- Founder and director of studies of the Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Scientific Acupuncture (Faculty of Medicine, Université Paris-Saclay; Lyon 1)
- Visiting professor, Harvard Medical School (2014-2020)
- Author of 25 books translated into several languages
- Over 35 years of clinical, teaching and research experience
Learner reviews of the programme
What trained professionals say
Reviews relate exclusively to the training programme. In line with medical ethics, no patient testimonials are published.
Rigorous, systematic teaching; the practical cases make the method immediately usable.Michel C. — physiotherapist
Lucid, very well organised lessons. I appreciated the quality of the course materials.Corinne S.-D. — midwife
Pricing & enrolment
Join the next session
One-time payment
€890
40 hours of training, about €22 per hour · 90-day replay · certificate
Enrol now — €890
Packages — enrol in one step, at a preferential rate:
Enrolment and payment by bank card, organised by AcuSeminars. Enrolment open until 5 September 2026 at midnight. The programmes are not eligible for French DPC funding; employer/OPCO funding may be possible (Qualiopi-certified provider). Individual prices incl. VAT. Employer or OPCO funding may be possible (Qualiopi-certified provider): contact us for a quote and training agreement. Proof of professional practice (RPPS/ADELI number or equivalent) may be requested at enrolment. Solidarity rate −30% for recipients of French minimum social benefits, on proof of entitlement: contact us before registering.
Frequently asked questions
Before you enrol
Are there any prerequisites?
The programme is intended for healthcare professionals. No prior training in advanced auriculotherapy is required.
Is the programme 100% online?
Yes: 15 h of video at your own pace, complemented by 3 live sessions and two periods of remote supervised practice.
How long will I have access to the content?
Access to the online content is guaranteed for 90 days from the last live session of the edition attended (see Terms of sale). This access is often extended beyond that period, without constituting a contractual commitment.
How do payment and access work?
Enrolment and payment are handled by bank card (€890 or 5 × €196). You then access the course online. The whole programme is organised by AcuSeminars.
Is a certificate issued?
A certificate of completion is issued at the end of the programme.
Next session
Bring Causal Auricular Diagnosis into your practice
Enrolment open until 5 September 2026. Live sessions from 26 September.
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