Health Benefits of Sound Therapy
Sound Healing is an ancient, time-tested, complementary & holistic healing tool that can support and reduce symptoms of many ailments and conditions and when used regularly, can lead to major transformation, release and shifts in every aspect of your health and being.
Some of the documented ways in which Therapeutic Sound can help improve health are as follows:
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Boost mood
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Relieve pain
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Lower anger and blood pressure
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Improve circulation and blood flow
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Regulate sleep
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Improve digestion
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Increase mental clarity, focus, memory & insightfulness due to left & right brain hemisphere balance
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Quieten the mind (which can be very helpful for over-thinkers)
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Promote peace, stillness and happiness
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Build emotional resilience
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Dissolve energy blockages and toxins within the body
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Promote energy flow and chakra balance
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Recovery from trauma, illness, and treatment
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Increase Nitric Oxide in the body - a very powerful molecule that improves immunity, nutrient uptake, and the respiratory system
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Reconnect with oneself
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Heightened perceptions & hearing
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Alleviate symptoms of tinnitus (with regular attendance/use)
The effects experienced will very much depend on the frequencies used, regularity of treatment, in what way, the environment, the group size, and your energy & state of mind on the day of the treatment, and it will change from session to session.
Who is sound healing for?
Sound Therapy could be of great benefit to you if you need help sleeping, relaxing, recovering, with stress & pain-relief, improving mood, digestion, focus, clarity, you want a deeper sense of connection with yourself, and so much more. Because of how it calms the nervous system and balances the body, it can be a helpful complementary holistic therapy for a range of health conditions such as Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, ADHD, Tinnitus, Mild Anxiety, and Mild Depression, and this is especially true when you attend a series of one-to-ones, which are tailored to you and your condition.
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Who should avoid sound healing or sound massage?
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It's not recommended if you are pregnant (in the first trimester), have epilepsy or Grand Mal seizures, are prone to seizures, are mentally unstable or have a severe mental illness like Schizophrenia, or have had major surgery recently.
Please consult with a doctor too if you've have a pace-maker or metal implants fitted (not tooth fillings), or are undergoing cancer treatment. If you're coming for Sound Massage, care has to be taken also if you have bulging or slipped discs or spinal issues.
Before any one-to-one treatment with Found in Sound, you'll be asked to complete a Consultation and Medical History Form to give you the opportunity to disclose any important medical information before booking to ensure your health and safety. If you're unsure about anything, get in touch or consult your GP first.
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What is sound healing?
Sound healing is a type of energy medicine, employing sound waves, frequency and vibration to restore the body's energy, and to help the body & mind relax, recover, and heal. The body has an infinite source of healing potential, we just have to give it the right conditions in which to thrive, and sound and a skilled practitioner, can be a catalyst for positive health & wellbeing.
Contrary to some believing this is a new treatment, it is in fact one of the oldest and most natural forms of healing known to man. When we look back at numerous ancient cultures, we find time and time again that sound was used as a healing tool by our global ancestors, from the Greeks, Egyptians and Aborigines, to the American Indians, Tibetan Monks, and Nepalese.
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And in modern day medicine, sound & music therapy is being used increasingly to improve patient outcomes, to relieve pain, and even as an addition to anaesthesia. In neo-natal wards, sound healing is being used to help babies heal and grow, and these are just a few of many examples of how sound can help balance every aspect of one's being.
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How does sound healing work?
Sound waves are a form of energy in audible form, and because of that, sound frequencies can be used to alter the body's energy, physiology, and consciousness. It does this in a few ways...
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When sound waves travel to your ears, up through the auditory nerve into your brain, they start to entrain your mind's brainwaves, slowing them down into a deep meditative state.
In this deep meditative state, also known as an Altered State of Consciousness (ASC for short), our left and right brain hemispheres balance, and we are able to access more insightfulness, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This can be very helpful when we have challenges in life that require a new perspective. The heart rate also slows down, and the body is able to rejuvenate and find peace of mind. This can be very helpful for anyone with an over-active mind, as sound frequencies can quite literally quieten the mind without any trying or work.
The vibrational aspect of sound healing is also transformational. This is also known as vibro-acoustic therapy, as vibrations created by sound pass through the body, massaging every cell, muscle, and organ.
This not only helps to remove tension, blockages, and trauma stuck within the body, but it also helps to reduce pain, promote blood flow, circulation. As a result of the nervous system also getting a good vibratory massage, the relaxation response turns on, the body is flooded with happy hormones, and we feel more peace.
What is a sound bath?
Contrary to the title, a sound bath doesn't involve any water. It is called a sound 'bath' because you bathe in sound healing frequencies, provided by therapeutic instruments, played live by a trained practitioner, as you lie down and rest whilst wrapped in blankets. The point of a sound bath - at least from a practitioner's perspective - is to provide a safe & cosy space in which attendees can rest, relax, and recover from the stress and busyness of life.
There is no work required on your part, all you have to do is come with an open mind, an open heart, and be willing to receive. Attending with an intention is also recommended, to ensure healing outcomes are maximised. Some sound baths are themed, and some involve gentle meditation, breath work, movement, and voice work. It all depends on the session.
Sound baths typically last an hour to 1.5hrs, and take place in groups of 7 up to 60, venue and provider dependent. My sound baths tend to be in group sizes of 7-15, as like the feel of smaller groups. You can see a full list of my sound baths in the explore and book section.