Five Needles, One Reset: Transforming Mental Health and Family Dynamics

Join me, Dr. Edward Park, on The Recharge Biomedical Podcast as I welcome Christine Koehler, a PhD therapist, licensed professional counselor supervisor, and acu detox specialist with 15 years of experience. In this episode, Christine shares groundbreaking advancements in acupuncture for mental health, including the successful expansion of the five-needle acupuncture protocol (5NP) in Texas.

We dive into how the 5NP, targeting specific ear points, acts like a “factory reset” for the nervous system—helping with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and insomnia—without the need for formal diagnosis. Christine also discusses the shifting dynamics in family systems, the erosion of meaningful connection amid technological distractions, and how these changes contribute to rising mental health challenges in children.

Our conversation further explores empowering approaches to mental wellness, emphasizing choice over blame, cultivating a growth mindset, and emotional safety as essential to healing. Christine shares insights on clinician self-care with her new program, Healing Beyond Medicine, addressing burnout and compassion fatigue in the helping professions. We also touch on innovative modalities like sound healing and frequency medicine.

This episode is a vital listen for families, clinicians, and anyone seeking practical tools and hope for mental health recovery in today’s complex world.

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What if mental health could be “reset” in minutes, without heavy pharmaceuticals or complex diagnostics? On this episode of The Recharge Biomedical Podcast, I speak with Christine Koehler, who brings a fresh perspective on mental wellness through acupuncture and family healing.

Christine explains how the five-needle acupuncture protocol (5NP) targets the ear’s nervous system points to move the body out of fight-or-flight mode and calm emotions, offering a powerful tool for addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. This accessible, affordable treatment is now more widely available in Texas thanks to Christine’s advocacy.

Beyond acupuncture, Christine reflects on how modern family dynamics—shaped by convenience and technology—have eroded the deep connections children need, fueling mental health crises. Her approach helps parents shift from blame to empowerment by encouraging children to consider choices, fostering emotional safety, and adopting a growth mindset for lasting change.

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Christine Koehler, PhD, is a therapist, licensed professional counselor supervisor, and acu detox specialist with over 15 years of experience. She champions expanded acupuncture protocols for mental health and addresses family dynamics and clinician well-being through integrative healing practices. Christine also explores sound healing and frequency medicine in her clinical work. Learn more at neurodevelopmentx.com.

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