Sound Healing

Crystal singing bowls (as seen in photos above) are musical instruments made from pure quartz crystal, known for their ability to produce rich, resonant sounds. The crystal singing bowls themselves are tuned to specific frequencies - When played, they create vibrations that ripple through the body, coaxing muscles to relax, soothing overactive thoughts, and clearing out emotional blockages. There are also specific sequences to play the bowls, in order to foster specific intentions (e.g. nervous system balance, quality sleep, grief).

Here is an example of what they sound like!

In many cases with 1-on-1 sessions, sound healing may combine both on and off-body techniques, allowing for a comprehensive experience that works on both the physical and energetic levels. The bowls placed on the body may release physical tension, while those surrounding the body focus on emotional or energetic healing.

When the crystal singing bowls are placed directly on or near the body, the vibrations are felt more intensely and can help promote energy flow. The vibrations of the bowls are believed to penetrate deep into the body’s tissues, stimulating the nervous system and helping to release blockages or stored trauma. Key areas include:

• Stomach (solar plexus and digestive area)

• Back (spine and lower back, where tension often accumulates)

• In between legs (to balance the root and sacral chakras, aiding in grounding and emotional release)

• Chest/Heart area (for heart chakra healing and emotional release)

When crystal singing bowls are played near the body, the vibrations still interact with your energy field but without direct physical contact. In this method, the sound waves travel through the air. Bowls may also be played near certain chakras or energy centers, facilitating alignment and clearing. This approach works well with the body's subtle energy field (often referred to as the bio-energy field).

Scientific evidence supports the idea that sound healing can positively influence cognitive functions like focus, memory, and mental clarity.

Sound healing modalities such as gongs, singing bowls, and tuning forks have been shown to support emotional regulation and can be effective in reducing symptoms of depression. For instance, a 2017 study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine examined the effects of sound therapy using singing bowls. The study found a notable improvement in mood, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being after participants engaged in a 30-minute sound healing session.

Read about additional studies here!

I am certified in Sound Healing - Crystal Singing Bowls (Level 1) with the Sound Healing Academy and in Somatic Healing with My Vinyasa Practice, LLC.

Chakras are energy centers in the body, each associated with different physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. In sound healing, specific frequencies and sounds are used to correspond with each chakra, promoting balance and harmony.

I conduct sound healing sessions in-person, as I find that having a designated space for relaxation can be most beneficial when connecting mind + body.

I recommend dressing comfortably and bringing your own: Yoga mat, water bottle, blanket, and any other items to make yourself comfortable (pillow, eye mask, bolster, etc.).

For individual sessions, I can provide a cushioned floor mat, blanket, and eye mask.

I always offer aromatherapy to incorporate in your personal experience, should you be inclined!

All attendees/clients are required to complete an informed consent waiver, prior to services, which includes the following:

There are risks and benefits associated with participation in any energetic method or sound healing technique. While impossible to anticipate all risks and/or benefits, it is my obligation to alert clients that such risks and benefits are possible. Any sound therapy engagement is for relaxation purposes only and is not meant to replace medical care nor is it meant to replace the care of a licensed physician.

Risks:

In any activity or engagement with sound healing techniques, it is important that you take care of yourself. It is your responsibility to know your boundaries and limits and not go beyond them! Sound healing may bring up feelings of sadness, anger, fear, or anxiety. These feelings may be more apparent because you are being encouraged to pay attention to them as they arise. You are encouraged to stop at any point that these feelings are uncomfortable.

If you have a pre-existing psychological condition, a history of abuse, drug use or addiction, or trauma, these reactions can be heightened, and this experience is not recommended without first consulting a physician. Energy techniques and practices can be an adjunct, but not a substitute, to professional care. Please be sure to read the contraindications list and consult with your doctor.

Contraindications:

Those with the following conditions should consult their doctor first, before any use of sound therapy or bio-energy-field balancing:

• Those who are pregnant

• Those with carotid stenosis (prior to application in the area of the carotid artery/larynx)

• Those with cardiac pacemakers, artificial heart valves, or cardiac arrhythmias

• Those with a stent OR a shunt

• Those with a deep brain stimulation device (DBS)

• Those with epileptic seizure disorder/ epilepsy

• Treatment should not commence until at least three days after injury for: Whiplash

Consult a physician if any unusual or uncomfortable symptoms arise. This energetic technique is for relaxation purposes only.

Aftercare:

A feeling of “detoxing” may occur after a session. It is important to drink plenty of water to not only keep you hydrated but also to allow any toxins released by the sound healing to be flushed from the body! Following the sound healing session, it's best to take it easy, rest, relax, go for a walk and avoid stressful situations.