The Sound Healer

23/09/2026

NEW ARTICLE: The Power of Sound in Sacred Texts

Throughout human history, sound has occupied a significant place in spiritual and religious traditions. Sacred texts contain numerous passages in which sound appears as much more than a means of communication or musical expression.

The spoken word creates. A voice commands the forces of nature. Music brings relief or accompanies revelation. Sacred syllables purify and liberate. Mantras and divine names protect. Inner sound becomes a focus of meditation and a means of transforming consciousness...

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Explore direct quotations from sacred texts across traditions on the power of sound, voice, music, mantra and sacred speech to create and transform.

07/08/2026

A very minimal set for a night sound journey on the first night of the Feminine Wisdom Retreat 2026.
A beautiful way to land and fully arrive after dinner and before sleeping ✨✨✨

01/08/2026

Listening to nature in a different way: Music Of The Plants

The subtle electrical activity of plants is translated into music, creating a soundscape that is never repeated. Every session is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the living world.

02/07/2026

Sleep is one of those things that tends to reveal a great deal about the state of a person’s nervous system. When the system is genuinely at ease, sleep arrives without much effort. When it is under chronic strain, a quiet bedroom can become an unexpectedly difficult place to be.

For those working in sound therapy, this connection holds particular interest. The instruments and practices of the field, whether singing bowls, tuning forks, vocal toning, or carefully designed soundscapes, address the nervous system in ways that sleep researchers are only recently beginning to map with any precision.

The overlap between the two fields is considerable, and the emerging science is worth examining in some depth...

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https://sat-sound.com/sound-therapy-and-sleep/

19/03/2026

I was very excited to offer a lecture at University College of London for their "Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production MA".
In my lecture "Sound applied to human transformation", I offered a conceptual lens for students to look at sound in a new way; a way that adds depth and opens the view to the mystery of sound which is often missing in music and audio studies.
Coming from a background as a musician, music producer and sound designer, I have been profoundly changed by my delving deep into the many layers of sound and its therapeutic quality.
Being able to pass on even a fraction of my experience to the young students who attended felt very meaningful and rewarding.

27/02/2026

The discussion around tuning music to 432 Hz continues to evoke strong responses. For some, it represents a return to natural harmony. By others, it is dismissed as pseudoscience wrapped in attractive language. Between these positions lies a more useful question: what actually happens when we frame sound, listening and intention through frequency?

In my 2016 article, “432 Hz: A New Standard Pitch?”, I explored the topic from a personal angle, trying to shed light by looking at the historical background of the widespread movement of people advocating for a change in tuning. This follow-up article adds another layer by drawing on academic research and cultural analysis, offering context without reducing the conversation to belief versus disbelief.

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People report a different listening experience at 432 Hz. This article explores why frequency, attention and meaning may matter more than we think.

22/02/2026

Part 3: Sound and Neurodivergence:
Integrating Modern Therapies with Traditional Instruments

Join me for the third of this series of deepening online classes designed for sound therapy practitioners and dedicated enthusiasts who wish to expand their skills and understanding.

Each class focuses on a different, stand-alone topic, so you can choose the ones that resonate most with your path, or take the full series for a more complete enrichment of your practice.

These sessions are crafted to take you beyond the basics, offering advanced insights, practical applications, and space for exploration that you can immediately integrate into your sound work.

€25 per class (+ taxes)
€60 for the full series (+ taxes) - save €15

All participants will receive recording access for 6 months, allowing you plenty of time to revisit the material and integrate it into your practice.

PART3
Neurodivergent individuals (including those on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, sensory processing disorders, etc.) often experience atypical auditory processing and sensory sensitivities. Sound-based interventions have gained traction for their potential to recalibrate neural pathways, influence autonomic nervous system regulation, and support sensory integration. Modern therapeutic approaches, from specialised listening programs to music therapy, are being studied alongside ancient practices like Tibetan singing bowls and tuning forks.

While traditional sound healing instruments are not a replacement for evidence-based therapies (rather a complementary tool), their use can be grounded in known physiological mechanisms (e.g. vibrational stimulation of mechanoreceptors and vagus nerve activation) to subtly enhance outcomes. This class provides an interesting overview comparing modern sound therapies with traditional instruments, emphasising a practitioner-oriented perspective that is scientifically viable yet practical.

22/02/2026

PART3 - SOUND AND NEURODIVERGENCE: Integrating Modern Therapies with Traditional Instruments

Join me for the third of this series of deepening online classes designed for sound therapy practitioners and dedicated enthusiasts who wish to expand their skills and understanding.

Neurodivergent individuals (including those on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, sensory processing disorders, etc.) often experience atypical auditory processing and sensory sensitivities. Sound-based interventions have gained traction for their potential to recalibrate neural pathways, influence autonomic nervous system regulation, and support sensory integration. Modern therapeutic approaches, from specialised listening programs to music therapy, are being studied alongside ancient practices like Tibetan singing bowls and tuning forks.

While traditional sound healing instruments are not a replacement for evidence-based therapies (rather a complementary tool), their use can be grounded in known physiological mechanisms (e.g. vibrational stimulation of mechanoreceptors and vagus nerve activation) to subtly enhance outcomes. This class provides an interesting overview comparing modern sound therapies with traditional instruments, emphasising a practitioner-oriented perspective that is scientifically viable yet practical.

Part 3: Sound and Neurodivergence: Integrating Modern Therapies with Traditional Instruments

21/02/2026

This online module articulates how to understand sound as a transformative medium, how it shapes perception, physiology, and awareness, and how ancient insights and contemporary research can be held within a coherent, practical framework. It is the ground that supports everything else.

Until now, this material has been accessible only through a full practitioner training. However, not everyone is looking for a long-form training, yet many are seeking depth, clarity, and a grounded understanding that goes beyond techniques and trend.

For some, it will be a first point of contact. For others, it will offer language and structure for experiences they already have. It also reflects a broader shift in my work towards sharing foundational material in a way that is flexible, focused, and integrated.

If you are interested in sound therapy as a field of inquiry as much as a practice, this module stands well on its own.

It is a body of information that will boost your competence in this field by clarifying the connection between the metaphysical aspects of sound and its practical application.

https://school-of-sound-alchemy.teachable.com/p/theoretical-foundations-of-sound-therapy

20/02/2026

How sound becomes a practical ally in pregnancy and birth.

Discover how simple, grounded sound practices, from vocal tones to gentle instruments, can support nervous-system regulation, calm and connection for both expectant parents and babies.
This post offers clear, science-informed guidance on using sound safely and meaningfully throughout pregnancy and labour, helping create continuity and comfort before, during and after birth.✨

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Sound as a simple, supportive ally in pregnancy and birth, offering practical ways to nurture regulation, bonding, and presence.