“if music be the food of love, play on”

 – History of Sound Healing

Sound Therapy is an integral part of all of my treatments, primarily in the form of special CDs made to facilitate certain states or frequencies that can subtly unlock deep imbalances whilst promoting a deeply relaxed state of being. Other sound healing available is specific for your personal needs and is in the form of Tibetan Bowls and Chakra Tuning Forks to harmonize your energy centres. Shamanic drumming and rattling is another form of sound therapy used whereby the ‘voice’ of the drum, and the steady beat at a specific speed, induces a state of altered consciousness suitable for journeying, dislodging and moving trapped energy, clearing of the energy fields and meditation.

 – How does it work?

Sounds all have a resonance that directly affects the frequencies of our own energy systems, discordance creates discomfort whereas harmony creates peace.

The origins of therapeutic sound arose with the dawn of humanity. Scientists, Shamans, Visionaries, Doctors, Musicians and Artists throughout time have been aware of sound’s power and depth of influence.

Crystal bowls and Flutes are legendary as ancient healing instruments. Egyptian tombs have revealed Crystal Bowls inscribed with sound healing prescriptions. In ancient Greece, the Flute had been credited with easing the pain of sciatica and gout as well as inflaming passion!

Sound and Brainwave Entrainment

During a normal day, we all move through various states of consciousness. Sometimes we are awake and alert, other times we are meditative and relaxed, and usually we end our day in a state of sleep and dreaming. Each of these states has a unique pattern of brainwaves associated with it.

Brainwaves are electromagnetic waves produced by the electrical activity of the brain and can be measured using an EEG. (electroencephalogram) Brainwaves change frequencies based on the neural activity of the brain and are closely tied to changes in states of mind or consciousness.

The most commonly known states of activity are: Beta (30-13 Hz), Alpha (13-8 Hz), Theta (8-3.5 Hz), Delta (3.5-0.5) and Gamma (30-85 Hz)

Beta waves are associated with ordinary consciousness and linear, step by step thinking.

 An Alpha state shifts the nervous system into the parasympathetic branch, thus inducing rest and relaxation.  It also creates highly suggestible states for use in hypnosis, and allows the body space to heal. 

A Theta state is a low brain wave frequency in which the brain is able to do healing work, access higher levels of consciousness and generally experience altered states of consciousness, creativity and dreaming.

 Delta waves are produced during the deepest states of restorative sleep. 

A Gamma state is an extremely high frequency brainwave activity that is associated with the consciousness states experienced by long term meditators such as Tibetan monks. Gamma waves are connected with deep meditation, heightened perception and mental acuity, a sense of connection with the world around you, enhanced self-awareness and clarity of mind.

A Sound Healing Session is a deeply relaxing and non-intrusive treatment, specifically tailored to assist you in rebalancing energy centres and bodies, accessing higher states of consciousness and releasing emotional blockages.

PLEASE SPEAK TO ME BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TREATMENT SO I CAN ENSURE I HAVE THE CORRECT SOUND EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR NEEDS ON THE DAY.