FAQs
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What should I expect from a Sound Therapy session?
At the beginning of the session you’re encouraged to reflect on any areas of your health and well being you might like to focus on. You might also use the session to support relaxation.
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Depending on what’s most comfortable you’ll be offered a chair or massage table with blankets and cushions to experience the sound.
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The gongs, Himalayan bowls or drum are played for around 35 minutes in specific ways to create an opportunity for deep relaxation.
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The sound session finishes with 5 to 10 minutes of percussion instruments to bring the attention back to the present. This is sometimes needed after deep relaxation.
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After the session you might like to reflect on any thoughts or emotions that came up or consider how any physical symptoms are feeling.
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Clients have reported feeling calmer, refreshed and pain easing after a session. They have also reported being able to process emotions or find insight into current situations.
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What should I wear to a Sound Therapy session?
It's important to be comfortable to support your relaxation. Our body temperatures can dip when we are relaxed and it's advisable to wear some extra layers.
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For one to one sound sessions a blanket and cushions will be offered. For group sound sessions you might like to bring extra blankets and cushions to support feeling warm and comfortable.
Are there occasions when Sound Therapy is not recommended?
While Sound Therapy is safe and relaxing, it is advisable those with some health conditions might need to be cautious.
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Contraindications:
Under 3 months pregnant
At the moment it is not advised to work with those in their first trimester. This is a precaution for insurance purposes across most holistic practices.
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Epilepsy or seizures believed to be triggered by sound
Consultation with your doctor and a letter of consent is required prior to sessions.
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Recent surgery or any medical procedure
It might be advisable to wait a few months for the body to heal prior to sound therapy.
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Heart conditions or those with pacer makers
Consultation with your doctor and a letter of confirmation is required prior to sessions.
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Complex Mental health condition or on medication
Consultation with your doctor and a letter of confirmation is required prior to sessions.
Precautions:
Serious medical conditions or special requirements
These should be shared with your Sound Therapist beforehand to ensure the session can be as comfortable for you as possible.
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Metal implants
It is very rare, but sometimes sound frequencies create sympathetic resonance with metal implants in the body. It is advisable to highlight to your Sound Therapist areas of the body to be cautious.
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Recently experienced a stroke
It is advisable to discuss with your Sound Therapist how best to support your needs during the session and if a chair or massage table is more comfortable. It is advised against having Himalayan bowls placed on the body during the session but the experience of the instruments being played around the body can still be enjoyed.