The Sound Healer

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.

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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432 Hz – Does Frequency Have a Meaning? - sat-sound.com People report a different listening experience at 432 Hz. This article explores why frequency, attention and meaning may matter more than we think.

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.

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.

Sound in Depth: Expanding the Practice of Sound Therapy Part 3: Sound and Neurodivergence: Integrating Modern Therapies with Traditional Instruments

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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SonoBirth: Supporting Regulation and Connection in Pregnancy and Birth - sat-sound.com Sound as a simple, supportive ally in pregnancy and birth, offering practical ways to nurture regulation, bonding, and presence.

For the first time, I am opening individual modules from my Sound Therapy Practitioner Training as standalone studies.

I am starting with Theoretical Foundations of Sound Therapy.

This module has always sat at the core of the training. It articulates how I 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 the full training. However, not everyone is looking for a long-form training; many are seeking depth, clarity, and a grounded understanding that goes beyond techniques and trends.

For some, it can 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.

More details via the link. Feel free to share with anyone you feel it may serve. 👇👇👇

Theoretical Foundations of Sound Therapy This online module articulates how I 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.

We start on the 1st of February ✨✨✨

200-hour Sound Therapy Practitioner training

The leading-edge approach to the art of Sound and Vibrational Therapy.

Students, some with decades of healing experience, call this training “extraordinary.” It is structured, clear, and comprehensive, designed to empower you with both knowledge and confidence.

Learn more:
https://sat-sound.com/sound-therapy-training/

NEW ARTICLE
✨Sound and the Vagus Nerve: Science, Practices, and Tools for Nervous System Balance✨

-Why the Vagus Nerve Matters-
In my 2019 article “Sound Therapy and the Vagus Nerve“, I introduced the relevance of the vagus nerve in sound-based therapy.

The vagus nerve, the great “wanderer” of the nervous system, weaves its way through your body, linking your brain to your heart, lungs, and gut. Besides regulating autonomous functions, it sets the tone for how safe, calm, or stressed you feel in daily life.
When vagal tone is strong, your body shifts easily into rest and recovery. Your heart rate slows, digestion flows smoothly, and you bounce back from stress with more resilience. When it is weak, stress lingers, sleep suffers, and inflammation rises.

Measuring vagal tone has become a field of its own, with heart rate variability (HRV) serving as the gold-standard marker [1]. But more importantly, the vagus nerve offers us a gateway: if we can find ways to stimulate it naturally, we gain access to one of the body’s most powerful healing switches.
And this is where sound comes in...

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Sound and the Vagus Nerve: Science, Practices, and Tools for Nervous System Balance - sat-sound.com Discover how sound therapy stimulates the vagus nerve to reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost resilience - backed by science and daily practices.

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