Everything is in a constant state of vibration and therefore creates sound, including our bodies. Modern physics has verified that we are all vibrating atomic and sub-atomic particles; in a constant state of fluidity and flow. Everything in this universe has a resonant frequency and if our bodies are vibrating at their normal healthy frequency, we call this state “health’. If parts of our bodies begin to vibrate at a frequency that is not harmonious to us we call it “dis-ease” or “imbalanced”. Sound and vibrations can be used to project healing frequencies back into the body. As our bodies are unique to the individual I use intent along with the sound to facilitate healing in the body. Sound healing is an effective and proven modality that uses vibrational sound to help reduce stress, alter consciousness and create a deep sense of peace, well being and better health.
What are the benefits?
Sound can potentially rearrange molecular structure and have limitless possible healing applications. Through my unique system, people may experience a drastic reduction or elimination of stress, emotional and physical pain and discomfort so they feel better.
benefits include:
- Facilitate the healing process in the body
- Pain relief
- Stress and stress related conditions
- Improved memory
- Improved concentration
- Relaxation
- Enhanced creativity
- Depression
- Insomnia
- ADHD
- A deep sense of well being
- Improved clarity
- Vitality
- Ability to take action
- Self transformation
Many report a deep sense of tranquility, sleep soundly and feel the effects of the treatment for several days.
Naturopath and sound healer, John Beaulieu, says "our bodies have an inner concert of rhythms-alive with heartbeats, pulses, respiratory rates, cerebrospinal fluid waves, lymphatic fluctuations, and blood flows. The brain pulses in Delta, Theta, Alpha, and Beta rhythms which are associated with different states of consciousness. Upon deep inwardly searching, increasingly complex series and combinations of waves and rhythms are uncovered."
In a landmark discovery with Dr. George Stefano in 1998, which won the three doctors involved the Nobel Prize, Beaulieu states that "specific vibrations transferred to cells via tuning forks causes the spiking, or release, of nitric oxide". Apparently, this release sets off a cascade of physiological events which directly influences our health, wellbeing, state of mind, and consciousness. They discovered that our cells produce and release nitric oxide which he says has changed medicine dramatically.
Beaulieu says, "Nitric oxide is a molecule created by a nitrogen atom bound to an oxygen atom. It's made in our cells and released into the surrounding tissues as a gas. The release of nitric oxide by our cells brings about many benefits including: Enhancing cell vitality, vascular flow and heart healing; destroys bacteria and virus at a micro level which naturally enhances our immune system and increases our ability to prevent and fight infections, increases resistance to stress and greater levels of energy and stamina, sharpens mental clarity and diminishes states of depression.
Dr. Peter Guy Manners, who created the Cymatic Instuent, with which sound is projected into the body for healing, describes resonant healing as such:
"A healthy organ will have its molecules working together in a harmonious relationship with each other and will all be of the same pattern. If different sound patterns enter into the organ, the harmonious relationship could be upset...they may establish their disharmonious pattern in the organ, bone tissue, etc., and this is what we call disease. If therefore, a treatment contains a harmonic frequency pattern which will reinforce the organs, the vibrations of the intruders will be neutralized and the correct pattern for that organ reestablished. This should constitute a curative reaction."

Chladni Sound Figures Created on Plates Resonated with Violin Bow
During our normal waking state, the normal frequency of our brain waves is that of Beta. Sound tools entrain the brain to move into the deeper Alpha and Theta brain wave frequencies. These are the frequencies that induce deep meditative and peaceful states, clarity of mind and intuition. Modern medicine can now measure and thus confirm the practice of sound as a means to heal. Mitchel Gaynor, MD is the clinical professor at Weill- Cornell Medical College and founder of Gaynor Integrative Oncology in New York City. The August 2003 issue of Spirituality and Health magazine reports the success he's had treating victims of life threatening disease and those undergoing chemotherapy and side effects using sound therapy including Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls and chanting.
Dr. Gaynor states "If we accept that sound is vibration and we know that vibration touches every part of our physical being; then we understand that sound is heard not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies. One reason sound heals on a physical level is because it so deeply touches and transforms us on the emotional and spiritual planes. Sound can redress imbalances on every level of physiologic functioning and can play a positive role in the treatment of virtually any medical disorder."
Sound healing is not a miracle but some of the reasons why the healing potential of sound is so powerful are still being researched. Since sound can potentially rearrange molecular structure, the possible healing applications of sound are limitless. The Spirituality and Health magazine article states that a more holistic approach to medicine is now being embraced in medical schools such as Duke University and the University of North Carolina. These institutions have added programs that address the connection between mind, body and spirit.
We know, for example that the vibrations from sound engage the relaxation reflex while they inhibit the stress or pain response. But there is a strong spiritual component that is at work here as well. It is the combination of both that creates healing. On a scientific level, a sound healing will normally reduce brain wave activity; slow the respiratory and heart rate.
Instruments, including Tibetan singing bowls, Crystal Chakra bowls, Tuning Forks, Chimes, and Symbols are 'struck and sung' in rhythmic patterns to create vibrational sound harmonics that impacts the sympathetic nervous system as your brain waves synchronize to the vibrations. The harmonic vibrations engage the relaxation reflex and slow down the respiratory, brain and heart rate and disrupt the pain reflex creating a deep sense of well being.
I use a special method of energizing the brain and the body through sound and intention by exposing clients to patterned vibrational sound from ancient Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Chakra Singing Bowls, Tuning Forks, and specialized Chimes and Symbols, and Chanting, as well as implementing specialized music created for healing and meditation. I believe in integrated health services so in addition I use Reiki, Crystal Therapy, Mudras and Acupressure, Meditation, Visualizations, and Affirmations thus creating a powerful combination that creates a true body, mind, spirit connection which is vital for natural and holistic healing.