The DAC method — Causal Auricular Diagnosis®

What is the DAC

A structured reading of the auricle

Causal Auricular Diagnosis (DAC) is a method of analysis taught to healthcare professionals. It offers an ordered way of observing the outer ear in order to guide the practitioner's clinical reasoning — not to replace their judgement, but to give them a reproducible framework for analysis.

Where classical auriculotherapy often focuses on the symptom, the DAC emphasises the process: starting from observation to build a well-argued working hypothesis.

A framework presented with restraint. The DAC is based on a neurophysiological reading of the auricle. This foundation is presented for teaching purposes, drawing on current knowledge in neurophysiology, some of which is still under evaluation; it constitutes a framework for reasoning, not a guarantee of clinical outcome. The training transmits an analytical skill; it is not a substitute for the practitioner's judgement or their professional and ethical responsibility.

The process

The four steps of the DAC

1

Read

Observe and map the marks on the auricle using a structured reading grid. This is the methodical observation step, which lays the foundations of the analysis.

2

Locate

Identify the active points and distinguish what relates to the cause from what relates to the symptom. This distinction is at the heart of the method's « causal » approach.

3

Relate

Connect the observations to well-argued clinical reasoning, placing each element within an overall understanding rather than in isolation.

4

Structure

Build, from this analysis, a coherent and well-argued therapeutic strategy, which the practitioner integrates into their practice according to their own judgement.

Why a structured method

A framework for reasoning, not a recipe

Reproducible

One reading grid, applicable from one patient to the next, rather than an intuition that cannot be passed on.

Well-argued

Each step builds on the previous one: the practitioner can explain and justify their reasoning.

Applicable in practice

The method is designed to be integrated into an existing practice, with clinical cases and supervised practice.

Transmissible

Codified into named steps, it can be learned, practised and shared among healthcare professionals.

Train in the method

Learn the DAC with AcuSeminars

The DAC is learned through the foundation programme organised by AcuSeminars, designed for healthcare professionals: 6 weeks online, live sessions and supervised practice.

Discover the DAC programme

Frequently asked questions

The DAC method in a few questions

Is the DAC auriculotherapy?

The DAC is a method for analysing the auricle. It sits within the field of auriculotherapy but emphasises a structured reasoning process, from identification to strategy.

What is the method based on?

On a neurophysiological reading of the auricle, presented for teaching purposes and drawing on current knowledge in neurophysiology, some of which is still under evaluation. It is a framework for reasoning, with no guarantee of any individual clinical outcome.

Who is the method intended for?

Healthcare professionals (doctors, midwives, physiotherapists, nurses, osteopaths) and microsystem practitioners. The general public is directed to Acupression Pour Tous ↗ (French-language platform).

Who developed the DAC?

The DAC was developed by Dr Nadia Volf, MD, PhD, who serves as academic director of the training programmes organised by AcuSeminars.

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