SOUND 
FOR INTEGRATIVE THERAPY DEPARTMENTS
IN HOSPITALS

Integrative Sound Treatments for a Wide Range of Issues

OVERVIEW

This website provides options for creating Sound based treatments and dedicated spaces for an Integrative Therapy Center in a Hospital.  It also provides an overview of how sound can be used for specific issues (including safety guidelines).  It also gives some ideas for instruments and technologies that might be incorporated.

We have set up the Sound Healing Board to help vet practitioners that would like to work in hospitals.  The Board also can recommend practitioners that have passed the Board’s test.   The primary function of the test is to learn the safety guidelines for different physical, mental and emotional issues. 

One of the most important benefits is to also help staff to de-stress.  All of these spaces and techniques can also be used on staff besides patients.

 

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HOW SOUND WORKS

The basis of all sound healing is creating consistent, stable vibrations to overcome chaotic vibrations physically, mentally and emotionally.  Vowels and most sound healing instruments including crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs and tuning forks all create coherent vibrations, which create peace in the body.  When at peace, the body commonly resolves issues on its own — including mental and emotional issues.  When the body is healthy, every single cell and part of the body is humming consistently.   Illness begins when a part of the body starts buzzing chaotically from things like fear, anxiety and stress.   The voice and instruments entrain the whole system into coherence and stillness where all organs go into alignment and the immune system flourishes. 

Ultimately, as we do research to find the healthy resonant frequency of every part of the body, we will be able to entrain every part into its natural healthy frequency.  Currently, most Sound Healing is designed to simply create peace and stillness.  However, this can be done in different ways, depending on the specific issue.

Effectiveness

Relaxation and Stress Reduction – There is nothing better.  Calms the mind and the body. It’s also rejuvenating.

Healing – Our research with over 350 participants shows that overall, Sound Healing results in an average of 69% reduction of symptoms.  Some of the many ailments that these tools can help with include pain management, sleep, anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurological disorders, stroke, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, sports preparation and injury, and traumatic brain injury.   

Expanded States of Awareness – People commonly report being able to access higher states of consciousness resulting in inner peace, balance, well-being, spiritual awareness, interconnectedness and a feeling of Oneness with fellow humans and nature. Commonly people are in tears as the sounds and music open their hearts.  Expanded states of awareness commonly aid in the healing process.

CLICK HERE to see the data from our Research.  You can filter the data for any issue or instrument combination.
CLICK HERE to see other Research that has been done.
CLICK HERE to see a searchable database of over 400 clinical research papers.   

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DESIGNING YOUR CENTER

The room you choose is often dependent on what is available.   If designing the room, here are some options that can be incorporated into the room.  Pick and choose based on whatever resonates with you:   

Sound Bath (Concert) Space  
This space could hold as few as 3 people or as many as 30.  The room could be scheduled for various issues or for a general relaxation.  

Vibroacoustics Room 
Most Vibroacoustic tools don’t create much sound in the room when the person is wearing headphones.  Therefore, you can have multiple units in the same room.   Ideally, it is best to have a small dedicated room for a sound lounge and have a surround sound speaker system setup in the room.

Individual Treatment Rooms 
Ideally, it is nice to have separate rooms for one-on-one treatments on patients. 

Computer / Music Playback Stations
Listening stations for music can be just around the walls of the Sound Bath Space or in individual rooms.   Computers for doing Voice Analysis can also be in the same room.  If any biofeedback equipment is used it can be next to the computers.

Storage Space
You might need storage space for the instruments and technologies if they can’t be left out in the room.

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THE TECHNIQUES

PLAYING MUSIC

.Listening to music is well known to have positive effects.  Now there are a wide range of Sound Healing CDs that are even more effective. 

David Gibson is one of top producers of Sound Healing Music with over 60 CDs.  David wrote the #1 selling books in both Audio Recording and Production (CLICK HERE), and in Sound Healing (CLICK HERE).  All of his Music CDs/Digital Downloads incorporate sophisticated Quantum Healing Frequencies and Binaural Beat Brainwave Entrainment.  Not only is the music healing, but it can transport you into a high state of bliss.  David’s music is in many hospitals around the world including Massachusetts General Hospital and University of California Medical Center.  It is also used in Dementia wards and for First Responders.   You can find more information on David’s music production HERE.  You can find his CDs HERE.  There are long demos you can listen to. 

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SOUND BATHS (CONCERTS) OR TREATMENTS
WITH SOUND HEALING INSTRUMENTS AND/OR VOICE

A Sound Bath or concert commonly include voice, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and gongs — although there are a wide range of other instruments such as harp, guitar, xylophone, kalimba and chimes.  Participants sit or lay down while the practitioner plays. 

The stable consistent instruments and sounds are designed to create a deep state of relaxation and peace.  Sessions can be from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours and can be tailored for specific issues.   For example, a session for depression would be more activating, while one for anxiety would be calming only.

 

CLICK HERE to see more detail on all of the issues that the tools are effective for.
CLICK HERE to see the Research that has been done.

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HAVING PATIENTS PLAY INSTRUMENTS

Consistent Vibrations include the vowels and most sound healing instruments including Crystal Bowls, Tibetan Bowls, Gongs and Tuning Forks. 

 

CLICK HERE to see more detail on all of the issues that the tools are effective for.
CLICK HERE to see the Research that has been done.

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SOUND ON THE BODY

The bass in VibroAcoustic devices (Sound Lounges and Sound Tables) is also consistent.  It all contributes to homeostasis — physically, mentally,

 

CLICK HERE to see more detail on all of the issues that the tools are effective for.
CLICK HERE to see the Research that has been done.

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BRAINWAVE ASSESSMENT AND ENTRAINMENT

The bass in VibroAcoustic devices (Sound Lounges and Sound Tables) is also consistent.  It all contributes to homeostasis — physically, mentally,

CLICK HERE to see more detail on all of the issues that the tools are effective for.
CLICK HERE to see the Research that has been done.

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SOUND FOR TRANSFORMING EMOTIONS

The bass in VibroAcoustic devices (Sound Lounges and Sound Tables) is also consistent.  It all contributes to homeostasis — physically, mentally,

Relaxation and Stress Reduction – There is nothing better.  Calms the mind and the body. It’s also rejuvenating… like having a nap.

CLICK HERE to see more detail on all of the issues that the tools are effective for.
CLICK HERE to see the Research that has been done.

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NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

The bass in VibroAcoustic devices (Sound Lounges and Sound Tables) is also consistent.  It all contributes to homeostasis — physically, mentally,

Relaxation and Stress Reduction – There is nothing better.  Calms the mind and the body. It’s also rejuvenating… like having a nap.

CLICK HERE to see more detail on all of the issues that the tools are effective for.
CLICK HERE to see the Research that has been done.

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THE TOOLS

Here is an overview of the tools available

TOOLS
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(QUICK LINKS to the TOOLS)

Music CDs
Frequency CDs
Sound Healing Instruments
Vibroacoustics
Voice Analysis Software

MUSIC CDs

We use music from the top Sound Healing Music Producer on the planet, David Gibson (MORE ON THE MUSIC PRODUCTION). David Gibson wrote the #1 selling books in both Audio Recording and Production (CLICK HERE), and in Sound Healing (CLICK HERE).  All of the Music CDs/Digital Downloads incorporate sophisticated Quantum Healing Frequencies and Binaural Beat Brainwave Entrainment.  Not only is the music healing, but it can transport you into a high state of bliss — including Universal Love and Oneness.

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FREQUENCY CDs

The smaller devices (Bass Pod and Bass Belt) work with our Cymatic Frequency CDs/Digital Downloads.  You don’t listen to the CDs, you play them directly on the body for more targeted healing on specific parts of the body and issues.  We have Cymatic CDs for:  Arthritis, Asthma, Bones, Brain, Chronic Fatigue, Circulatory System, Depression Relief, Digestion, Endocrine System, Muscles, Nerves, Tendons, Ligaments and Respiratory System.  These are the most well researched frequencies on the planet. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CYMATIC FREQUENCY CDs.

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SOUND HEALING INSTRUMENTS

The Music CDs – We use music from the top Sound Healing Music Producer on the planet, David Gibson (MORE ON THE MUSIC PRODUCTION). David Gibson wrote the #1 selling books in both Audio Recording and Production (CLICK HERE), and in Sound Healing (CLICK HERE).  All of the Music CDs/Digital Downloads incorporate sophisticated Quantum Healing Frequencies and Binaural Beat Brainwave Entrainment.  Not only is the music healing, but it can transport you into a high state of bliss — including Universal Love and Oneness.

The Frequency CDs – The smaller devices (Bass Pod and Bass Belt) work with our Cymatic Frequency CDs/Digital Downloads.  You don’t listen to the CDs, you play them directly on the body for more targeted healing on specific parts of the body and issues.  We have Cymatic CDs for:  Arthritis, Asthma, Bones, Brain, Chronic Fatigue, Circulatory System, Depression Relief, Digestion, Endocrine System, Muscles, Nerves, Tendons, Ligaments and Respiratory System.  These are the most well researched frequencies on the planet. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CYMATIC FREQUENCY CDs.

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VIBROACOUSTICS

Music and VibroAcoustics combined have been profoundly effective in bringing clients to a deep state of peace and stillness. This is also the ideal state to then provide any other cognitive therapies.

There are over a dozen research projects on VibroAcoustic therapies alone. Ongoing International studies attest to the effectiveness as an intervention for clinical populations in the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, migraine headaches, gastrointestinal ulcers, Raynaud’s disease, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, polyarthritis, sports injury, low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, autism, insomnia, depression, and anxiety disorders. 

Over the last 10 years graduate students at our Sound Healing Institute have had assignments to create treatment plans for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Dementia. We have collated, refined and tested these treatment plans over the years to develop highly effective plans. You can access these treatment plans at http://medicalsoundassociation.com/integrative-sound/

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Sound Lounges and Tables

The Sound Lounge is a chair that has transducers (subwoofer like speakers) mounted inside.  It can also be laid down flat.  The Sound Table is a massage table with the transducers mounted on the bottom. Both the Lounges and the Tables vibrate the whole body with the bass of the music you are listening to.  

Sound Lounge – A key component of the Sound Lounge is that its top layer is made of Memory Foam which forms to the body, thus giving you maximum contact with the vibration. It is very cooshie.  When most people first lay down they sigh with delight as they notice how soft and comfortable it feels — even before the vibration is turned on.  Because the Sound Lounge can also be laid flat you can also lay on your stomach and get your belly vibrated. GO DIRECTLY to the SOUND LOUNGES

Sound Table – The Sound Table is excellent for doing a massage while being vibrated.  It also works really well with the Amethyst Biomat placed on top so you get the energy of the Amethyst crystals and infrared heat (Because the Sound Lounge is so cooshie you can’t really do massage on it or put the Biomat on top of it).   GO DIRECTLY to the SOUND TABLES

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Sound Pillows and Dolphins

The Pillows and Dolphins also have transducers that produce a strong vibration that you can also hug!  They can be used on top of the Lounge or Table so you are sandwiched between the two.  The effect is that you are completely enveloped in a field of wonderful vibration.  You can also use them as a standalone healing and bliss device.  The Sound Pillow has stronger vibration than the Sound Dolphin so it is better when playing back music.  The Sound Dolphin has more high frequencies which are better for use with the Cymatics Frequency CDs that are played on the body. GO NOW

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Bass Pods, Bass Belts and Bass Vests

Localized frequency healing right on the part of the body that needs it the most.  The Cymatics Frequency CDs are played through the powerful transducers.  No listening required, although you can actually play music through them while listening on headphones (especially on the full Bass Vest).  GO NOW

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VOICE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

Extra CD’s / Downloads, Music Player Device, Headphones and Stereo Systems  GO NOW

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TREATMENT PLANS FOR SPECIFIC ISSUES

For each issues listed below you will find an overview of how to use sound for the issue.

The Medical Sound Association  with over 600 doctors and sound therapists have created a detailed treatment plan for each of the issues below.   

Below you will find just an overview of the full plan.   You will also see a link to the detailed plan for that particular issue at the end of each section.

Here’s the outline of the format of the detailed treatment plans (commonly 20 – 30 pages in link):

Medical Details and Types
       – Information about the Issue – What the issue is
       – Causes – As much as is known 
       – Current Medical Treatments – To help inform the Sound Treatment plan
       – Types of People – Information that can seriously affect the type of treatment provide (eg: Level of Severity; Adults vs. Children; Strong vs. Fragile) 

Conceptual Framework 
Based on the information above, what is the basis of different aspects of the treatment plans.  What approaches with the sounds and music for what outcomes and why.  An overview of what we are trying to accomplish?

Safety Guidelines
What should practitioners be aware of.   What are the contraindications?  This is critical not only for safety, but in order to help bring these treatment modalities into the mainstream (hospitals and homes).

Intake Questions
General questions about the person and detailed questions about their issue and their relationship with it.  These questions are critical for determining which path to take in the treatment plan.

Sound Treatments
Detailed techniques using a wide range of sound and music, categorized based on the Conceptual Frameworks above.

Treatments other than Sound
Techniques that you might add to the treatment.  These techniques might also inspire new ways that you might also incorporate sound with them.

Homework
Ideas that the person can do on their own. 

ISSUE TREATMENT PLANS
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(QUICK LINKS to each ISSUE )

Relaxation and Stress Reduction 
Boosting the Immune System
Pain Management
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Anger
Sleep Disorders
Trauma/PTSD 
ADD/ADHD
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Addiction
Dementia
Autism
Fibromyalgia
Thyroid
Adrenals
Heart Conditions
Cancer
Sports Injury
Parkinson’s

RELAXATION & STRESS REDUCTION

 

The basis of all sound healing is creating stable and consistent vibrations that entrain us into peace, so all sound healing is good for stress reduction. 

Vibroacoustic tools are especially effective because of the strength of the vibration on the body. Sound and music with consistent low frequencies dramatically lower heart and respiration rates and blood pressure to reduce stress and oxygen consumption. 

The key for ongoing stress reduction is to get the person to use sound throughout their day.  The more often they go to a place of peace and stillness, the more the body gets used to that state of being as the norm.  Therefore, it is important to show them techniques and tools they could use on their own.

There is nothing better for Relaxation and Stress Reduction than the Sound Lounge/Table.  Sound and music with consistent low frequencies dramatically lower heart and respiration rates and blood pressure to reduce stress and oxygen consumption.  Not only do the low frequencies entrain the body into a coherent peaceful state, but the music with the binaural beats also lull a person into a deep state of relaxation.  If you have anything going on emotionally, simply spend 10 minutes on the lounge/table and it will not only be gone mentally/emotionally, but will also be gone physically out of your body. 

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BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

 

The number one thing that boosts the immune system is being at peace.  Being at peace physically, mentally, emotionally and even Spiritually is the very best for maximizing the immune response.  This allows for all organs to come back into alignment.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

There are two main ways to work with pain.  One is to get a person blissed out so they forget about the pain.  Doing this also creates endorphins in the brain, which actually do reduce the pain.  The Sound Lounge/Table is the best at bringing a person into a relaxed blissful state with the music and vibration combination. 

Brainwave states of Alpha have also been shown to help reduce pain.  Using Brainwave CD’s tuned to the person are even more helpful. This technique has been used by dentists for years, and is now becoming quite common before, during and after surgery.

Second, is to play frequencies directly on the body to resonate that specific part of the body into its natural healthy state.  This is not just distraction, this is actually regeneration (See more info below on using the Bass Pod/Belt with the Cymatic Frequencies).

Using both methods is an extremely effective protocol for pain management.  So much so that several graduates from the Sound Healing Institute have now set up Pain Management Centers using the Sound Lounge/Table and the Bass Pod/Belt.

In one study on Sound Lounges, they measured the physiological and behavioral effectiveness of these interventions with 272 patients and found over 50% reduction of pain and symptoms. A study at Duke University Medical Center also reported significant pain reduction for 20 women who had surgery for various cancers. Also at Duke, patients who received vibroacoustic physical therapy following total knee replacements showed increased range of motion. 

Cymatic Frequencies played directly on the affected area (if not too sensitive) are shockingly effective.  So much so that Kaiser Hospital commonly refers patients to us for pain management.   There are so many miraculous stories. 

One person couldn’t walk after getting a massage on the lower back.  After 15 minutes using the Bass Belt strapped on the lower back, all pain was gone and never came back.

Another had whiplash and had been experiencing pain nonstop between 7 and 9 (on a scale of 1-10) for over two years.  After 20 minutes with the Bass Pod, his pain was down to 2 for the first time since the accident.  

Sound is extremely effective for relieving pain and with a bit of research, the potential is huge.  I believe that very soon sound will be the norm for pain management in hospitals around the world.  Not only is it effective, but there are no side effects in the least.

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There are several approaches for using sound on pain.

Distraction
Becoming engaged in an activity (preferably one that has no side effects like sound) can make one forget about the pain temporarily.

Bliss and Peace
Whenever you get into a state of feeling good, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins are released.  Pain often makes the body tighten and creates tension. Bringing one to peace relaxes the body and mind so that the tension that is exacerbating the pain is gone.  Also, when at peace, the body’s natural healing response kicks in.

Sound and Music on Nerves Going to the Brain
Playing frequencies and music through the nervous system can break through and clear blockages, or inhibit the transmission of pain information going to the brain.

Sound on the Part of the Body Causing the Pain
When you fill up the nerve receptors with sound, there is no room left for pain information.

Repairing What is Causing the Problem
Playing the natural resonant frequency of a part of the body can repair the nerves or muscles that are causing the pain so that it is gone forever.

Voice
Quite a few years ago I fell in the shower and broke some ribs.  I found that as long as I kept screaming, I felt no pain. I screamed for almost an hour, which was great except for the fact that no one else could be in the room with me.

Then in 2010 I had surgery and I again used the technique whenever the pain was too much.  However, I was quite a bit more limited now because I was not alone.  Not only did I completely annoy my roommates and the nurses, but also, I was told I was upsetting the patients in other rooms down the hall.  Finally, a doctor came in and I explained to him that when I make loud sounds, I have no pain.  He said the reason is that

 our pain receptors can only handle so much information
and when they get filled up with sound,
there is no room left for the pain.

In that moment I realized that I didn’t have to scream; that simply toning worked.  The voice is unbelievably powerful for getting rid of pain, and the amazing thing is that often the pain doesn’t come back.  This technique is more effective when you do it on yourself than when you do it on others (but still does work on others).

Voice on the Body

  1. Set sacred space and visualize an octahedron around you and the room. Or, simply ask for help protecting the space. This step is especially important for this technique because when you make the sound of pain, it can attract in negative energy.
  1. Simply make the sound of the pain in your body. You might have to actually play with different sounds until you really match the feeling of the pain. You will know when you hit it.  Not only does the pain go away but you might find that tears well up. Make the sound as long as you need to. 
  1. Imagine what that part of the body would feel like without the pain and make the sound of that. This one is a little trickier to find – particularly if the pain is still present.  In order to find the sound, you might focus on another part of the body that is not experiencing the pain and find the sound of that part of the body.  Again, play with different sounds until you find one that seems to fit the harmony that is present in the part of the body with no pain.  Then use that sound on the part of the body where the pain is. 

You can do these techniques as often as you like.  Feel free to modify or add any other techniques you might already know.

Sound on the Body
Tuning Forks
Tuning forks are a proven and powerful tool for getting rid of pain. If the pain is not too bad, you can place the forks right on the pain point.  If too sensitive, place the forks on both sides of the spot so as to draw the energy away.

Depending on the type of injury and where it is in the body, different fork pitches and frequencies might be helpful.  Again, try and come up with the right frequency intuitively.  You may just want to test out different forks to see which ones are the most effective.  Again, don’t forget to use your intention to help get rid of the pain also. In this treatment, the primary thing you are trying to do is to get energy flowing again through the painful area.  Therefore, your main focus is to visualize the energy flowing through the section of the body totally connected to the rest of the body.

I once saw a person who had burned her fingers on a wood-burning stove.  She actually got burnt twice.  She applied tuning forks to the first burn immediately. The second, she did nothing to. The first burn was practically gone in two days.  The second burn turned into a large blister and took about two weeks to heal. 

On another occasion, I did a tuning fork treatment on a guy who had a broken neck.  He had had surgery on his neck and while in surgery, they had to break his neck in order to get it realigned.  He was wearing a neck brace and could not move his neck at all.  We performed a tuning fork treatment on him.  He returned the next week and not only had the pain been diminished by 80% but he had regained movement in his neck.  He said that when we were doing the tuning fork treatment, he mentally went back into the moment of the trauma when they broke his neck.  He said he was able to release the fear associated with the trauma which allowed his neck to release the tension holding it stiff.  He was grateful and in tears over the transformation.

Crystal or Tibetan Bowls
Play these on the body right where the pain is can be shockingly effective.

Frequency CDs / Bass Pods / Bass Belts
Cymatic Frequencies played directly on the affected area (if the individual receiving is not too sensitive) are shockingly effective.  This is not just distraction. The frequencies are the actual frequencies of what a given body part or organ needs for regeneration.

These frequencies are so effective that Kaiser Hospital commonly refers patients to us for pain management.   There are so many miraculous stories. 

One person couldn’t walk after getting a massage on the lower back. After fifteen minutes of using the bass belt on their lower back, all pain was gone and never came back.

Another who had whiplash and had been experiencing nonstop pain between 7 and 9 (on a scale of 1 to 10) for over two years tried out the bass pod.  After fifteen minutes with it, his pain went down to 2 for the first time since the accident. 

Sound Lounges
Lounges and pillows vibrate the whole body which helps in creating flow through all systems. 

In one study on sound lounges, they measured the physiological and behavioral effectiveness of these interventions with 272 patients and found over 50% reduction of pain and symptoms. A study at Duke University Medical Center also reported significant pain reduction for 20 women who had surgery for various cancers. Also, at Duke, patients who received vibroacoustic physical therapy following total knee replacements showed increased range of motion. 

Brainwave CDs/Downloads Tuned to YouBrainwave states of Alpha have also been shown to help reduce pain.

Using brainwave CDs/downloads tuned to you gets the brain back into coherence so that the chaos of the pain is less.  It also creates all the chemicals that overcome the pain.

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ANXIETY

 

The consistent peaceful vibrations easily overcome any anxiety, no matter how strong.  The lounges have been used with over 4000 first responders and have been proven to overcome severe anxiety.  However, if someone is really sensitive, fragile or subject to having panic attacks then the vibration could be too much.  Always test the amount of vibration and volume in the room or headphones when working with someone that is really sensitive. 

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There is nothing better than sound for dealing with anxiety – this is particularly the case for panic attacks. Consistent and peaceful vibrations easily overcome any anxiety. Soft and warm, even harmonic sounds filled with love are the key.

The issue is addressed a bit differently depending on the level of anxiety and the person.  A person having a panic attack is extremely sensitive, whereas a first responder in a crisis might not be so fragile. 

It is critical to be really careful when working with people who are prone to panic attacks.  Use warm sounds and even harmonic calming sounds.  No gongs.  Even crystal bowls can be too much.  Use soft volumes.  Sound lounges/tables can even be too much. Always ask the individual you’re working with to let you know if a sound is too much and pay close attention to any reactions they exhibit during the session. 

It is also critical to never have someone make the sound of how they are feeling if they have been having panic attacks.

There are so many people who are suffering intense fear and suffering and the only help they know of is drugs. –  And, the drugs ultimately create a deficiency in the system that then make the panic attacks worse.

Treatments include any consistent sounds, going to the home note, slow fades, and positive intentions.  Here are some more specific techniques for those that aren’t extremely sensitive:

Listen to relaxing music
Do some testing to find the music that really works for them.  Help them put together a playlist of songs they can listen to on their own. 

Play an instrument that sustains
Play a crystal bowl. Tone with it if you like. Be sure to hold the silence for at least five minutes after the bowl fades out.

Make sound both for them and on them
If they can handle it, have them also to toning, chants, and mantras per day.  See if they are willing to do it as homework.

Send love to the heart
Teaching your client how to send the sound of love their own heart is beautiful.  Generally, it comes out as a really soft, sweet sound – sometimes even as a song.  When helping others with this technique, I will actually sing along with them softly.

To really help anchor this energy of love so it can be easily accessed, I will sometimes listen for what note the person goes to when they start singing.  This is most likely the key of love for that person.  When this happens, I will often then create a CD in that key (I have a few of my songs in every key).  I tell them to sing along with the CD and send love to their heart whenever they are feeling anxious.

Do a chakra treatment
I have also found that using sound on chakras will get rid of a panic attack completely.  Let me say this again a little bolder:

Using sound on chakras gets rid of panic attacks

I explain a technique in detail for doing a sound treatment on the chakras in Chapter 56, The Sound of Chakras.

Instruments on the body
They help bring you back into your body.  Bringing awareness to the physical body can be extremely helpful as it gets them out of the head.

  • Use tuning forks on the spine, chest and feet. If you know the specific acupuncture points, put the forks on the appropriate ones.  I recommend lower frequency forks below 120 hertz for this.
  • Sound lounges / tables – Sound tables with the right music are extremely effective for diminishing anxiety. The lounges have been used for First Responders and have been proven to overcome severe anxiety. 

Once you get a person into a place of peace, it may be effective to start to look at ways to use sound to deal with specific triggers.  We cover many techniques in Chapter 62, Holding Frequency. It is always important to gauge whether the individual is ready and willing to face their triggers.  If a person is very fragile, they very likely may not have the capacity yet.

My favorite technique is to imagine that the anxiety is completely gone forever.  What would it feel like.  Then, make the sound of that feeling. 

From a higher perspective, you are not the anxiety. Identify with something that is a stable and consistent peaceful vibration such as your Soul, Spirit or Point of Awareness.  Then you are at peace separate from the anxiety. 

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DEPRESSION

 

The consistent peaceful vibrations easily overcome any anxiety, no matter how strong.  The lounges have been used with over 4000 first responders and have been proven to overcome severe anxiety.  However, if someone is really sensitive, fragile or subject to having panic attacks then the vibration could be too much.  Always test the amount of vibration and volume in the room or headphones when working with someone that is really sensitive. 

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The key to treatments for depression is activation.  However, if you start with activating sounds or music, it can be too much for the individual to handle.  Ideally, the best approach is to match your client’s energy and gradually transform to complete activation.  Take your time in the transforming process – anywhere between ten to twenty minutes.  

Music can be very helpful for treating depression.  The CDs/downloads that I have that suit this specific need are the following: Anti-Depressant, Depression Relief and Low Mood.  Here’s the link to listen to Low Mood: https://SoundHealingCenter.com/store/mus/LowMood4.mp3

You can also help them create a playlist of their favorite activating songs to use.

Anything that gets them moving their body is helpful, especially playing an instrument. Drums and gongs are especially activating.

Sounds on the body can be profoundly effective at breaking up depressive energy.  I believe it is best to play as strong of vibrations on the body as they can handle to get them going.

Finding the cause of the depression itself can also be helpful.  Making the sound of how it feels can help empower them.  It is important to be delicate in these cases, as there could be a serious trauma that has contributed to the depression.  As always, if over your head, get help.

Have your client imagine what it would be like to never be depressed again, and make the sound of it.

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GRIEF

 

There are two types of grief that are dealt with differently:  the kind of grief where the person is not feeling anything, and the kind where they are stuck in it over a long period of time.

If someone has just had a major loss, I feel that is best to not do anything to help them ‘get over it.’   I think it is better to just resonate the sadness at that point.  You can talk to them about where they are headed, which I believe is gratitude. 

If they are shut down though, you can do a series of exercises to get them comfortable making sound.  Then work with them to make the sound of the grief.

If they have been grieving over a person for a really long time, have them bring up all the things about the person they are grateful for.  From there, have them make the sound of that gratitude. Let them know they have the power to shift the grief to gratitude whenever they feel it has been going on too long.

I also like to create a letting go ceremony with sound that ends in perfect stillness.  It’s not only OK, it’s perfect.

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ANGER

 

Many people who have problems with anger are simply so stressed out that they have no capacity left to deal with challenges in their lives.  They are often not sleeping well, struggling financially, and even hungry.  Getting them to a place of peace helps to give them more capacity to deal with conflicts.

You would think that screaming out your anger with a gong might be the best.  However, the latest in anger therapies show that it can just bring it up and resonate it.  When I make the sound of anger, I then start thinking about all the things I am angry about.  Yet, if a person is feeling disempowered and is afraid to express themselves, screaming might just be the remedy.

The key is to then move to a higher emotion such as gratitude or love. Sending the sound of love to whom or what you are upset with can be very effective in overcoming the anger. 

The number one antidote for anger is compassion.  We discuss how to do compassion and its sound in Chapter 62.  A fellow sound healer feels that the antidote is going into love and light.  She believes it is really hard to mitigate anger when operating from a 3D perspective.  Therefore, the more you can get someone who is angry into compassion or love and light the better.  Often from this perspective anger no longer makes sense.

Of course, there are times when it is important to set boundaries.  I really like the practice of telling my clients, Imagine you have a tiger attacking you and you have the power with your voice to stop it in its tracks.  You’re not going to hurt the kitty.  You are only going to set boundaries.  Now, on three (which is always four), scream, ‘No’ with full power.  I then demonstrate, warning them beforehand that I’m going to get really loud).  Then, I have them do it.  To be in your power but not above them where you are upset or angry at all.

I then have them send love, while screaming no.  This can be quite difficult actually.  I imagine the boundaries at my solar plexus, while the love is coming from heart at the same time. I then demonstrate, and then have them practice doing it.

I let them know that that is their homework.  If ever not feeling good enough, let out a really loud and powerful, No

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SLEEP DISORDERS

Obviously, the key to sleep is finding sounds and music that are extremely relaxing. 

Sound on the body with tuning forks or Tibetan bowls can be quite effective.  Vibroacoustics such as the Sound Lounge or Sound Table are also extremely effective because they help get the physical body back to homeostasis.

As mentioned, there are many research projects that show the effectiveness of using binaural beats within the range of 0.5 to 3.5 hertz to entrain the brain into Delta for sleep – particularly when the binaural beats are tuned to the person by doing a brainwave assessment.

The research also shows that by reducing the amount of stress in the body and mind throughout the day, the body is better able to drop into deep sleep at night.  This means using sound (or any other technique you like) to get to a place of peace multiple times throughout the day.

There are many research projects (particularly those by Jeffrey Thompson) that show the effectiveness of using Binaural Beats within the range of .5 to 4 hertz to entrain the brain into Delta for sleep — particularly when the Binaural Beats are tuned to you by doing a brainwave assessment. Besides using the music and VibroAcoustics before bedtime, the research also shows that by reducing the amount of stress in the body and mind throughout the day, the body is better able to drop into deep sleep at night. 

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TRAUMA AND PTSD

When working with any trauma or PTSD, it is critical to be very careful not to re-trigger the trauma.  The answers to intake questions can give you a good idea of how ready someone is to dive in.  For example, someone may not at all be ready to make the sound of the trauma, whereas others might finally be ready to do so. 

Maybe all you do for many (or all) sessions get them to a peaceful place.  Those with serious trauma often don’t know how to relax.

No matter what, it is critical to develop a connection and trust with the person you’re working with.  This can be done through discussion around the intake questions.  This can also be done by starting with a sound journey to get them to a still point. 

Some patients you work with may be completely shut down emotionally.  In this case, you might spend quite a few sessions doing call and response exercises to get them comfortable making sound. After that, work up to having them make the sound of how they are feeling in the moment.  Demonstrate yourself first.  Then, once you have developed a good rapport, you might slowly delve into expressing the feelings behind the trauma with sound.  Proceed with caution.

At this point, it is also good to use sound desensitizing techniques where you make stable and consistent sounds of peace and harmony while focusing on the trauma. 

I have found that sound on the body is extremely effective.

Ed Rupert in Colorado (at www.911OverWatch.org) uses the sound lounge for First Responders who are in crisis.  Ed has contracts with over 75% of the police and fire stations in Colorado.  If anyone has a crisis (e.g. is on the verge of committing suicide), Ed brings the Sound Lounge out on a van and lays them on it.  Since he began using the sound lounge, he has now saved over 300 lives.  Because of this Police and Fire Stations and ER units are buying Sound Lounges for their first responders.

One of our students uses the sound lounge for PTSD treatments in the VA hospital in Sacramento, California and has had practically a 100% success rate in transforming PTSD.

Tuning forks or Tibetan bowls on the body could be just as effective at facilitating this shift.

Seeing trauma from a different (cognitive) or higher perspective (Spiritual) is the ultimate answer.  You could help them rewrite the story.  Ultimately, you are not the trauma. You are a stable consistent vibration.

Learning to be the witness.

 

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ADD & ADHD

 

Music has been proven to enhance intelligence, learning and IQ, reading and literary skills, spatial-temporal reasoning, mathematical abilities, emotional intelligence, memory performance, concentration and attention.  Tuning the music to a person’s natural brainwave rhythms when they are at rest make the brainwave entrainment even more effective.

Tuning binaural beats in beta to a person is extremely effective for the most common type of ADD referred to as Classic ADD.  I assume it would be helpful for the other types but it would be nice to do some detailed research. Here’s the list of ADD types:

  • Classic ADD
  • Inattentive ADD
  • Over-focused ADD
  • Temporal Lobe ADD
  • Limbic ADD
  • Anxious ADD
  • Ring of Fire ADD (ADD Plus)

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Brain injuries create chaotic rhythms across the brain.  Tuning the music and Binaural Beat brainwave rhythms to the natural rhythm of the person’s brain’s before the injury has been incredibly effective in getting the brain back to its own natural healthy consistent rhythm — dramatically increasing recovery time.  Doing a Brainwave Assessment then playing music on the Sound Lounge/Table for each of the brainwave states of Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta and Gamma tuned to the person is one of the best ways to get the person back to where they can focus and enjoy smooth flow of energy through the brain.

Brain injuries create chaotic rhythms across the brain.  Tuning the music and binaural beat rhythms to the natural rhythm of the person’s brain before the injury has been incredibly effective in getting the brain back to its own natural healthy consistent rhythm — dramatically increasing recovery time. 

Doing a Brainwave Assessment then playing music on the sound lounge/table for each of the brainwave states of Delta, Theta, Alpha, beta and Gamma tuned to the person is one of the best ways to get them back to where they can focus and enjoy smooth flow of energy throughout the brain.

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STROKE

The Sound Therapy Center has had amazing results just by putting individuals on the Sound Lounge/Table who have had strokes.

The Sound Lounge/Table is the best for restoring flow through the whole nervous system and brain.  Music tuned to you is the best way to get the brain back into its natural, consistent rhythm.

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ADDICTION

Getting someone to a place of peace and stillness is the most important aspect of working with addiction.  Since, the person you’re working with might be anxious or quite fragile, pay close attention to what music or sounds work best.  Getting them to play instruments is always good, too. 

Having the individual express emotions with sound can be really transformative.  Often those dealing with addiction have guilt that needs to be released.

We have found that getting them in their body with sounds is the most effective tool of all.  The sound lounges/tables have been dramatically effective for recovery in many rehab centers.

Brainwave Entrainment tuned to them can overcome the chaotic vibrations in the brain.

Many believe addiction is a reaction to a loss of a connection to Spirit.  The individual is just bored to death.  Any way you can lead them into the realm of love and light can be the ultimate transformation.  

They might even be interested in creating a new lifestyle around working with sound.

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DEMENTIA

There are two different approaches based on the stage of the dementia. 

Beginning Stages
Find the music and instrument sounds they loved and love now.  Try a full range of sounds and sound healing music and see how they respond. It is well known that playing music they loved in their earlier years can wake them up, but there are also many sound healing CDs they might just love. 

In the early stages of dementia, the goal is activation in order to create more blood flow to the brain.  This can mean finding the most activating sounds and music that they can handle.  Of course, be careful not to overwhelm them. 

The truth is any sounds or music they love are good.  Take detailed notes.

Playing an instrument is the ideal way to activate the brain.  Again, watch closely to see what instruments they gravitate towards.

Sound on the body can be really important for getting them into the present moment.  Even, just tuning forks on the bottom of the feet can help.  Again, watch what works while they are in the early stages.

Teach them how to communicate non-verbally with sound.  You might have to do quite a lot of call and response before you can get them to make the sound of how they feel.

Later Stages
Now that you have watched closely in the early stages, you now know what to use for the later stages whether it be applying sounds, music, playing sounds on the body, and so forth.  And, now they know how to communicate without words.

If you didn’t have the opportunity to work with them in the earlier stages, still find what works the best and take really good notes.

Binaural beats tuned to the person could be the most effective of all.  The tricky part is getting them to listen long enough.

Ultimately, with some research, we should know precisely what frequencies will melt the plaque in the brain that is causing the dementia.  The potential is huge.

Finding Music they Love

Finding Instruments they Love

Having Them Play

Brainwave Entrainment Tuned to the Person

Sounds on the Body

40 Hz Infrared Light

Learning Non-Verbal Communication

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AUTISM

The level on the spectrum determines the type of treatment you do.  Often, those high on the spectrum can be hyper-sensitive and cannot handle hardly any sounds. Pay close attention at all times to see if the sounds are triggering someone.

The first step is to find music and sounds they love.  Do a short test of any sound before launching into a session.

Find instruments they love and any they might be able to play.

Jeffrey Thompson’s research shows that Brainwave Entrainment tuned to them is the most effective.

Sound on the body can be incredibly effective if the individual can handle it.

Using non-verbal communication to mirror their emotions can be very helpful.  If high on the spectrum, the goal is to establish an emotional connection without using any words.

 

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FIBROMYALGIA

There are a few research papers on the subject. Three of our previous students have used a variety of sound healing treatments, including

Sound Tables/Lounges, and now no longer have fibromyalgia.

The National Institute of Health has done a study on using sound tables to treat fibromyalgia and has shown their effectiveness.  Three of our previous students have used a variety of sound healing treatments, including sound tables/lounges and now no longer have fibromyalgia.

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THYROID

 

Relaxing music is good for just about anything. 

Express Emotions with Sound – Some say thyroid issues come from throat chakra blockages.

Find the right frequency

  • Do a frequency sweep 
  • Use frequencies for thyroid/adrenals.  Use N-Track Tuner or OnlineToneGenerator.com to create the frequencies and place on the body (or tone them)

Cymatic CD – Endocrine Glands

Voice Analysis Harmony – Too little or too much C for Thyroid.

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ADRENALS

Relaxing music is good for just about anything. 

Find the right frequency

  • Do a frequency sweep 
  • Use frequencies for thyroid/adrenals.  Use N-Track Tuner or OnlineToneGenerator.com to create the frequencies and place on the body (or tone them)

Cymatic CD – Endocrine Glands

Voice Analysis Harmony – Too little or too much D# for Adrenals

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HEART CONDITIONS

Run Universal Love.  Send the Sound of Love to your Own Heart.

David’s CDs – Unconditional Love, Water of Life

Find the right frequency

  • Do a frequency sweep 
  • Use frequencies for heart.  Use N-Track Tuner or OnlineToneGenerator.com to create the frequencies and place on the body (or tone them)

Cymatic CDs – Endocrine System (Heart), Circulatory System

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CANCER

Of course, we (or you) can never claim that something as inexpensive as sound could actually cure a disease.  However, there are so many stories to share from people that have had cancer completely disappear and go into remission and never return from these kinds of practices.

You can work with sound emotionally or physically.  The potential in the near future to explode cancer cells with sound looks extremely promising.  In fact, we are on the threshold. 

As previously mentioned, you can use sound to explode cells by matching and transmitting a sound at a loud volume to the cell.  As mentioned, this technique requires technology since the voice is not loud enough to create destructive resonance

The best approach with the voice is to create binaural beats around the core frequency of the disease in order to break it up or destroy the cells.  As previously discussed, in order to break glass with sound, you match the glass’ frequency with the voice, then go up and down just above and below it (vibrato works for this as well).  The difference frequency between your voice and wine glass breaks the glass.

Using this technique has proven to be effective for many.

Let me tell this story in more detail.  One of our previous instructors at the Institute had a tumor in her breast that was about a millimeter in diameter.  She decided to go to the woods for a month and work on the tumor.  She focused her voice on the tumor and when she hit the right frequency, she felt the tumor heating up.  She then intuitively moved her voice up and down, above and below the frequency that was causing the tumor to heat up.  She also had her friend play the didgeridoo right on her tumor.  The didgeridoo also has a frequency that goes up and down a bit – particularly when the player produces a growling sound. 

A couple of months after her excursion, she went in for surgery.  Before surgery they did another x-ray. The doctor then told her that something was wrong with the x-ray machine and they had to perform another x-ray.  The doctor then came back and said that there was no sign of the tumor – it was completely gone.  As of the date of the writing of this book, the tumor has been gone for over ten years now.

I used to get treatments from this psychic who was really powerful.  She would mentally go inside my body and take out stuck energy.  One day I asked her, What the hell are you doing in there?   She said that she could see the stuck energy as a frequency, and that she would “rock it” loose.  Again, it occurred to me that she was do a small frequency sweep up and down, above and below the frequency of the stuck energy.

These are just three pieces of evidence, including the science on how sound explodes a wine glass with binaural beats, that point to binaural beats breaking up diseases and stuck energy.

Therefore, the key is to first find the frequency of the object or body part, and then simply go up and down in pitch, above and below this frequency.  If you can sing with vibrato that will work also (in fact, the actual speed of the vibrato might also have to do with it).  Additionally, don’t forget to ask for help from higher powers (if appropriate) and set your intention for the treatment to work. 

Another well-known sound healer in the field claims that simply playing each of the notes in an octave will break up certain diseases.  He says that cancer cells are very brittle because they have lost their elasticity and flexibility.  Therefore, the sound frequencies simply break the cells up as they hit the resonant frequencies of the cells.  He also has photographs of cancer cells being destroyed by these sounds.

Anthony Holland did a Ted Talk where he shows four different types of cancer being exploded with frequencies.
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w0_kazbb_

However, in this case, he is only destroying the cancer cells on average about 40% of the time.  I believe if we were to use the Raman Spectroscopy electron microscope, we could find the entire harmonic content of a cell and explode the cancer cells 100% of the time.

I really believe this is the future of medicine – 100% effective treatments without side effects. 

Although destroying cancer cells with sound is light years better than radiation or chemotherapy, we are still not focusing on the cause of the cancer.  As we have previously discussed, the cause of most disease is likely emotional issues.  Therefore, the important work is emotional.

I have come to believe (but don’t know for certain) that most cancer is caused by disempowerment.  The number one cause of this being fear.  Therefore, I commonly have people do the No exercise we discussed earlier.  They can set boundaries against the lower emotions that are causing the turmoil.  They could just set boundaries against fear itself with a really loud, No

One woman I worked with said she was doing fine with the cancer.  The problem was that everyone around was freaking out.  So, we did the exercise and set boundaries for everyone else’s fear. 

Ultimately, I believe all healing will focus on raising a person’s consciousness so that the diseases do not happen in the first place. 

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SPORTS INJURY 

If there is an injury, the Sound Lounge’s consistent vibrations will help overcome the chaotic vibration of the injury, and the music helps relax the mind so the fastest possible healing can take place. 

However, the most effective treatment for injury is to use the Cymatic Frequency CDs/downloads with the Bass Vest or Strap placed on the affected area (if not too sensitive).  The effectiveness is profound for not only overcoming pain, but also resonating that part of the body back into its healthy state before the injury happened.

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PARKINSON’S

We did clinical research at the Institute with twelve Parkinson’s patients.  We played the song, Water of Life, on the sound lounge for twenty minutes for each participant. All but one of the patients experienced complete relief from their tremors.  It also freed up frozen muscles.  The results lasted an average of twenty-four hours.  While it is not a cure for Parkinson’s, it was found that those that purchased the lounge were able to sleep better at night and get off of their medications. Vibrating the body with sound is especially effective for any muscular or neurological issues.

The song, Unconditional Love, even works in headphones without the sound table.  One patient uses the CD, Journey through the Matrix alongside his daily Qi Gong practice and is reporting a 70% reduction in symptoms.

Sound on the body is so important. 

Tuning binaural beats to the rhythm of their tremors or to the same frequency they use in Deep Brain Stimulation surgery can also help.

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