Sound healing is a holistic practice that uses sound vibrations to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is based on the idea that sound can positively affect the body’s energy fields, promote relaxation, and help balance the mind and body.
Key Elements:
Sound healing can benefit a wide range of individuals seeking physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual well-being.
Stress and anxiety relief, improved focus/concentration (ADHD support), emotional regulation, and sleep aid.
Use gentle and soothing sounds; sessions may be shorter.
Chronic pain relief, improved cognitive function and memory, reduced anxiety/loneliness, and improved sleep quality. Can stimulate participation in non-verbal individuals.
Stress reduction, emotional support, and encourages bonding between mother and baby (especially through vocal toning practice).
Stress reduction, emotional support, and encourages bonding between mother and baby (especially through vocal toning practice).
Cautions apply;
discussion regarding various conditions and trimesters is essential before starting.
Stress and anxiety relief, improved focus/concentration (ADHD support), emotional regulation, and sleep aid.
Chronic pain relief, improved cognitive function and memory, reduced anxiety/loneliness, and improved sleep quality. Can stimulate participation in non-verbal individuals.
Stress reduction, emotional support, and encourages bonding between mother and baby (especially through vocal toning practice).
Cautions apply;
discussion regarding various conditions and trimesters is essential before starting.
STORM is a Sound Healing Practitioner and Self-Soothing Techniques teacher. She is also certified in Vocal Toning, which she studied with pioneer psychotherapist, researcher and music therapist Dr Shelley Snow, who conducted the first 30-years study on the power of vocal toning.
She is a graduate from the New York Open Center, the oldest Holistic Center of New York, where she studied with 13 different teachers, Masters, Doctors, World-acclaimed musicians, Gurus and Masters, a vast array of Sound Healing methods from ancient cultures across the world mixed with modern science understanding and musical/vibrational medical studies.
STORM also is a graduate of the Frontline Sound Healers Program from the Sound Institute of California, where she has been studying various healing practices with multiple mentors since 2021.
(see acumen list below)
She took over 100h of classes solely to learn to play Sacred Alchemy Crystal Bowls for Healing methods, which are each unique are extremely rare bowls, made out of pulverized gems, crystals and precious metals alchemy, giving them each their own specific healing powers, tones and frequencies, used for specific intentions.(see Crystal Bowls description below for more information)
Because of her unique and diverse qualifications STORM utilizes and assesses diverse methods like voice, breathing techniques, flushing, tapping, humming, chanting along with therapeutic instruments, making her practice adaptative, flexible and different each time, catering to each individual or environment’s needs whether it is requiring a more holistic, medical or spiritual approach.
Storm’s dedication to continuous learning and mastery in the field of sound healing is reflected in her extensive training across internationally recognized institutes and programs. Each certification deepens her understanding of the healing power of sound, voice, and vibration.
2021–2022: The NY Open Center – Integrative Sound and Music Institute (SMI) Certificate Program
Led by Sylvia Nakkach, MA, MMT; John Beaulieu, ND, Ph.D; Arnae Batson; Anthony Bossis, Ph.D; Nicki Cohen, Ph.D, MA, BS; Pat Moffitt Cook, Ph.D; Petr Janata, Ph.D; E. H. Rick Jarow, Ph.D; Matt Levine; Valerie Naranjo; Alan Turry, DA, LCAT, MT-BC; Glen Velez; Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche; and Maggie Wheeler – The New York Open Center, NY
2021–2022: Frontline Sound Healer Program (including 100+ hours on Sacred Alchemy Crystal Bowl Playing for Healing with Amanda Bynes) – Advanced Sound Institute, AZ
2022: The Science of Sound Healing – Thomas Orr Anderson (MPHYS, BA, MA), Sound Institute, Soul of Yoga, CA
2022: Essentials for Sound Healers, Self-Soothing Techniques, Breathing & EFT – Wah!, Soul of Yoga, CA
2022–2023: Therapy Harp for Healing (Levels 1, 2 & Advanced) – Shelley Reef, Sound Institute, Soul of Yoga, CA
2022–2023: Drumming for Healing (Levels 1 & Advanced) – Christine Stevens, MSW, MA, MT-BC, Sacred Sound of the Soul, CA
2023–2024: Sound Therapy and Sound Healing Program (Vocal Toning Specialization) – Shelley Snow, Ph.D., M.T.A., Dorian Center of Healing Arts, CAN
2024: The Medicine of Melody, Icaros, Ragas, The Chant of Dhrupad & Healing with Your Voice – Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT, VOX MUNDI School of the Voice, Zen Center of NY
2025: The Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training (SMFR techniques focusing on fascia science, bony landmarks, myofascial junctions, and pain physiology) – Nancy Bellantoni, M.A., SOMA, Boston, MA
2025: VOX MUNDI School of the Voice Santa Cruz Learning Retreat – Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT, Pema Osel Ling, Santa Cruz, CA
2025: The Fundamental Principles of Sound Healing: From Ancient Shamanic Traditions to New Science (Tuning Fork Studies & Sacred Metals: Standing Gongs, Himalayan Bowls, Bells & Shruti Songs) – Sage Academy of Sound, Woodstock, NY
Mindful Breathing & Sound Techniques to facilitate the healthy flow of prana (life force)
A taste of Karaj and Dhrupad tuning practices
Medicine Melodies – The Voice of the Icaros and Sacred Chant
Subtle Movement exercises to release vocal tension
Specific Hand & Arm Gestures (Mudras) that activate and refine tone and presence
Voice Placement, Tuning, and Resonance Space Dynamics
The Inspiring Voice of Mantra and the Indian Ragas
Nada Yoga, Dhrupad Syllables, and Sentences that shape tone and relax the breath
Vocal Meditation practices focused on melodic extension
The Voice in Shamanic Journeys
The Voice of Afro-Brazilian Chants
The Voice in Telepathic Listening and Intuitive Connection
2025: The Fundamental principles of Sound Healing from the Ancient Shamanic Tradition to New Science, Tuning Fork Studies & Sacred Metals: Standing Gongs/Himalayan Bowls, Bells & Shruti Songs – Sage Academy of Sound, Woodstock, NY
A Therapist is trained in specific methods to assist with physical, emotional, or mental health problems.
A Healer is generally believed to have a special, spiritual, or gifted ability to cure.
A Sound Healing Practitioner / Therapist is trained in the use of sound healing methods and uses a holistic approach to restore balance to an individual’s energy field, using sound to activate the body’s own inner healing process.