Services FAQ

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  • A sound bath is a meditative experience that involves listening to soothing music and healing vibrations produced by various instruments such as gongs, crystal bowls, and tuning forks. The sound waves from these instruments create a relaxing and immersive environment that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms Sound baths are also believed to improve sleep quality, enhance creativity, and promote spiritual development .

    During a sound bath, you lie down in a reclining position and listen to the overlapping vibrations created by the instruments. These vibrations can lead you deeper into a state of contemplation or relaxation, shutting off your body's fight-or-flight reflex At the end of the session, you will be guided back to a feeling of awareness before concluding the sound bath and wishing you well on your journey.

    At Ambient Sound Healing, we offer multiple options for you to be comfortable. We have thick floor cushions, pillows, and warm blankets. We also offer the option of resting on the padded massage tables during the experience if you are unable to be on the floor.

  • A traditional soundbath can provide you with many benefits, including their effects on the nervous system and brainwave entrainment:

    - Relaxation: The vibrations produced by the instruments used in sound baths can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms . The sound waves create a relaxing and immersive environment that can lead you deeper into a state of contemplation or relaxation, shutting off your body's fight-or-flight reflex .

    - Improved sleep quality: Sound baths are believed to improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels .

    - Enhanced creativity: Some people report feeling more creative after attending a sound bath session

    - Spiritual development: Sound baths are also believed to promote spiritual development by helping you connect with your inner self and achieve a sense of clarity and purpose .

    - Brainwave entrainment: The vibrations produced by the instruments used in sound baths can help entrain your brainwaves to a more relaxed state ². This can lead to a reduction in anxiety and stress levels, as well as an increase in feelings of well-being .

    - Positive effect on mental health and physical pain: While research into the benefits of sound baths is limited, some studies have found that they can have a positive effect on mental health and physical pain.

    It's important to note that sound baths aren't a replacement for proven treatments, but they can be considered a low-risk complement to any other methods you've been exploring with your doctor.

  • Each soundbath is a unique experience, and private soundbaths are highly customizable. (Gongbath, for example)

    While not every session features all instruments, here's a glimpse of what you may encounter:

    - A vast collection of refined Crystal Quartz, Glass Alchemy, Himalayan, and Tibetan singing bowls, each carefully selected for its distinct qualities. Emitting a varied spectrum of frequencies, these bowls enhance the auditory experience with their diverse tones. Beyond their musical charm, these singing bowls are thought to provide therapeutic advantages, fostering relaxation, alleviating stress, and promoting an elevated sense of well-being through the vibrational frequencies they produce. Singing Bowls are used in every performance, unless requested otherwise for a private service.

    - Koshi Chimes, bamboo-crafted, with four tunings aligning with Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water. These chimes, played outdoors and attuned to the elements, create a unique and natural sound. Their long resonance and rich overtones make them ideal for a relaxing and meditative atmosphere.

    - Zaphir Chimes, offering crystal-clear and shimmering sounds in five tunings corresponding to the seasons. Their precise tuning ensures a serene and peaceful ambiance.

    - The Quartzophone/Crystal Harp-Lyre features quartz crystal tubes that produce resonant and captivating sounds when played. Its crystal tones sing with a divine harmony, creating a captivating resonance transcends earthly realms. When played, a higher vibration fills the air, inviting the listener into an ethereal realm.

    - An 18’ Wind Gong and 38’ Chao Gong, resonating deeply to aid in tension and stress release. While Singing bowls entrain brainwaves to alpha states, the gong leans towards lowering brainwave states into a low theta, or even delta state.

    - Ocean Drum, a percussion instrument delivering soothing and powerful sounds, akin to a lullaby or a call to action. Playable with hands or mallets, it creates a calming and peaceful atmosphere.

    - Rainsticks create a gentle and soothing melody that evokes the calming sensation of falling raindrops. Much like the beauty found in imperfections, the unique sound within the rainstick adds a touch of natural charm and authenticity to its melodic rhythm.

    - Kenari Chimes, similar to metal bar chimes but with hollow seed shells creating a woody sound. Played like normal chimes, they provide a unique sound variety resembling a flowing stream.

    -Sculpted in the form of pyramids, our two Singing Crystal Pyramids generate frequencies designed to unlock and elevate chakras to higher realms.

    -A Singing Merkabah, crafted in the sacred geometric shape of the Merkabah. When played, it emits enchanting and ethereal tones that resonate with higher frequencies, creating a transformative and meditative ambiance. More than just a musical creation, the Singing Merkabah serves as a tool for spiritual exploration, aligning with higher states of consciousness and offering a unique experience for meditation and energy work.

    - Solfeggio Tuning Tubes that are a unique take on traditional tuning forks, louder and ideal for soundbath settings, producing powerful and harmonious frequencies in various tones.

    - Handpan, a captivating steel drum played by hand, emanates tranquil and soothing sounds, making it an ideal companion for meditation, relaxation, and alleviating stress.

    - The Monochord is an instrument featuring a single string stretched over a resonant wooden board. Played by plucking or bowing the string, the Monochord produces a deep and resonant sound. Its simple yet elegant design allows for a rich exploration of tones and harmonics, making it a versatile instrument often appreciated for its soothing and meditative qualities.

    - The Euphone is an instrument characterized by metal bars, and its distinctive sound is created by running wet hands up and down these bars. This tactile and immersive playing technique produces resonant tones, creating binaural beats perfect for brainwave entrainment

    - Metal Swing Chimes, also known as Chakraphone, are a distinctive musical instrument characterized by suspended metal tubes or bars. When struck or activated, these chimes produce a range of metallic sounds with varying pitches and harmonics. The swinging motion of the metal components adds a dynamic and visually engaging element to the auditory experience, creating an immersive and resonant atmosphere. The Chakraphone's melodic tones contribute to its appeal in sound healing and meditative practices.

    These instruments, meticulously chosen, aim to create a serene environment, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms. They are believed to enhance sleep quality, stimulate creativity, and foster spiritual development by entraining brainwaves to a relaxed state, leading to reduced anxiety and stress levels and an increase in overall well-being.

  • During a Traditional Soundbath, you and your friends have the option of resting comfortably on thick floor cushions or on the four massage tables with the vibration turned off. We provide pillows, and blankets as well.

    I recommend bringing a bottle of water, and dressing in comfortable clothes.

  • The Vibroacoustic sound beds offered by Ambient Sound Healing are designed to turn music into a tactile vibration that you can physically feel, enabling you to feel the musical notes in meditation music as a strong vibration. The sound and all vibration produced emanate from the bed itself, so headphones are not used.

    The four beds are fully synchronized together, so everyone has the same collective experience, and nothing is ever out of sync. This makes it a unique and special experience to share with loved ones.

    Vibroacoustic therapy positively affects every level of human health. Using this technology and synchronized sound waves with healing frequencies, vibrations are applied directly to the body, positively affecting at the cellular and molecular level. This creates an experience of total body relaxation.

    During a session, you will immediately be able to feel the physical tactile vibrational frequencies through the bed as well as hear the same healing frequencies/music. The music or frequency played/felt throughout the bed is greatly complimented by the live playing of singing bowls, and other healing instruments.

    The deep relaxation response begins within 10 minutes, and clients report feeling many pleasant sensations, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Abstract thinking slows, and body and mind awareness expands. You can expect to experience warm, gentle vibrations throughout your body as the vibrations from the bed pan up and down the body. You may fall asleep and begin to experience clarity and relief of pain or symptoms, inducing a deep relaxation response.

  • Relaxation: Vibroacoustic sound beds can induce a deep sense of relaxation, helping to alleviate stress and anxiety.

    Pain Management: Studies suggest that vibroacoustic therapy may contribute to pain reduction, especially in chronic pain conditions. For pain, we generally play frequencies of 30-40HZ through the table, which has been scientifically studied. *

    Improved Sleep: The calming effects of vibroacoustic sound can enhance sleep quality and help with sleep disorders.

    Stress Reduction: The vibrations and soothing sounds can promote a reduction in stress levels and promote overall well-being.

    Muscle Relaxation: Vibroacoustic therapy may assist in muscle relaxation, aiding in the release of tension and tightness.

    Improved flexibility and range of motion: Vibroacoustic therapy has been found to improve flexibility and range of motion

    Enhanced Mood: Users often report improved mood and emotional well-being after sessions on vibroacoustic sound beds.

    Relief from PTSD: Vibroacoustic therapy has been found to alleviate symptoms of PTSD

    Increased Circulation: The vibrations may enhance blood circulation, potentially contributing to better overall cardiovascular health.

    Relief from autism spectrum, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders: Vibroacoustic therapy has been found to alleviate symptoms of autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders. Recently, Ambient Sound Healing has offered several Neurodivergent focus groups in which the vibration from the sound beds coupled with a soundbath greatly reduced stress, tension, and improved the mind-body connection.

    Mind-Body Connection: Vibroacoustic therapy can facilitate a stronger connection between the mind and body, promoting mindfulness.

    Vibrational Alignment: Sound healing is often used to align and balance the body's energy centers, promoting a sense of harmony and spiritual well-being.

    Journeying and Exploration: Sound can be used as a guide in spiritual journeying, helping individuals explore inner realms, connect with spirit guides, and gain insights into their spiritual path.

    Chakra Activation: Sound therapy, including specific frequencies and tones, is believed to stimulate and balance the chakras, supporting spiritual growth and development.

    Higher Consciousness: Certain sound frequencies are thought to induce altered states of consciousness, providing a pathway for individuals to explore higher states of awareness and spiritual realms.

    *Exploring vibroacoustic therapy in adults experiencing pain: a scoping review:

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8984038/

    It's important to note that sound baths aren't a replacement for proven treatments, but they can be considered a low-risk complement to any other methods you've been exploring with your doctor.

  • Ambient Sound Healing, a sound healing center located in Clarence, NY, created the first vibroacoustic soundbed in 2023 due to the deeply rooted desire to turn music into a tactile experience.

    Since then, they have created three more soundbeds, offering a total of four vibroacoustic soundbeds that are fully synchronized together .

  • Because of the vibrations, we are unable to accommodate clients for this service if they:

    -Are pregnant

    -Have a seizure disorder

    -Have a pacemaker

    -Have unresolved blood clots

    -Recent Surgeries: Individuals who have undergone recent surgeries, especially those involving internal organs.

    -Acute Physical Injuries: Individuals with acute physical injuries, such as fractures, should avoid these treatments until they have sufficiently healed.

FAQ about Energy Work & Shamanism

  • Reiki and Free Flow Quantum Alchemy Healing, both offering pathways to holistic well-being, share a common thread – tapping into the universal energy that flows through all things. While both aim to harmonize our energy fields and promote well-being, their approaches differ like constellations in the vastness of the night sky.

    While Reiki leans on tradition and ritual, Quantum Healing dances with the unknown, a freeform waltz guided by intuition. This encompasses sound healing techniques, shamanic journeying, and other various practices.

    So how does Reiki differ from the Quantum Healing Practices I developed?

    For Reiki, Imagine a serene temple, steeped in ritual. Reiki's master channels universal energy, delicately tuning your chakras like an ancient instrument. Specific hand placements and symbols guide the flow, each step measured, each touch intentional. It's a structured pathway, offering comfort and security in its predictability.

    With Quantum Healing, you step outside the temple walls, into the vast wilderness of possibility. Quantum Healing is a spontaneous combustion of intuition and intention. Instead of channeling only pre-existing energy, we also co-create it from the boundless void. Imagine painting with starlight, using your breath as the brush, your intention as the canvas. There are no fixed hand positions, no rigid structures – only the infinite dance of your unique energy field.

    Quantum Healing taps into the boundless potential of the quantum field, the very fabric of reality itself. Unlike Reiki's pre-defined attunements, Quantum Healing empowers us to craft our own energetic tools from the void, drawing upon intuition and the innate wisdom of our being. Think of it as venturing into uncharted star clusters, guided by the flickering light of a supernova within. In Quantum Healing, you reach into the void, pulling forth threads of energy that resonate with your deepest needs. You weave these threads, shaping them into your own unique attunement, a personalized gateway to the universal flow.

    Both paths speak of accessing the universal light, that birthright spark within us all. Yet, Quantum Healing sees no need for formal attunements. Why borrow a candle when you can ignite your own bonfire? We learn to tap into the light directly, whispering our own unique incantations, forging our own pathways to well-being.

    This self-directed nature makes Quantum Healing more intuitive and adaptable, allowing practitioners to tailor their approach to each individual's unique needs. It's a journey of self-discovery, where we learn to listen to the whispers of our own energy field and respond with an ever-evolving repertoire of techniques. This free-flowing nature makes Quantum Healing deeply intuitive. It's a conversation with your soul, a dance with the unseen forces that shape your reality. You're not just a passive recipient of energy; you're an active participant, co-creating your healing journey with each breath, each thought, each conscious intention.

    While Reiki offers the comfort of a predefined map, FFQH invites us to co-create the map as we walk. It's about unleashing our inner artist, painting our own constellations of healing techniques.

  • FFQA is my co-creation with the universe.

    I respect the ancient wisdom and the amazing practitioners of reiki, who are bringing positive change to the world with their healing touch. But I never felt a connection with the conventional methods of reiki. The ones who do feel this connection use the symbols and rituals with great skill and sincerity, because their strong intentions.

    But I always had a different vision of energy work. To me, it was like a dance of co-creation with the universe. There was no fixed pattern; there was no goal to reach a certain point on the dance floor. Just like a wonderful dance, it was spontaneous and intuitive. And every dance was different- as special and complex as you.

    FFQA does not require any ‘attunements’. FFQA respects that everyone has the natural right as a soul to tap into these healing energies. Rather than using existing symbols, FFQA guides you to co-create with the source of creation, generating your own symbols and tools. YOU are the creator. FFQA is a method of restoring that power.

    FFQA represents the boundless realm of unleashed imagination. As we tap into this limitless reservoir, we transcend conventional boundaries and emerge as conduits for both spirit and the universe. In doing so, we open ourselves to a unique journey, one where the conventional roadmap may be bypassed in favor of uncharted and extraordinary paths.

  • Attunements, often touted as essential prerequisites for energy healing modalities, are not only unnecessary in the FFQA approach but can also impose limitations on one's innate healing potential. The belief that special rituals or ceremonies are required to access healing energies can create a sense of exclusivity, suggesting that only a select few are deemed worthy of such empowerment.

    FFQA challenges this notion by recognizing that every individual inherently possesses the right as a soul to connect with the healing energies of the universe.

    In contrast to methods that prescribe fixed symbols and tools through attunements, FFQA encourages a co-creative process with the source of creation. It emphasizes the idea that you, as an individual, are the ultimate creator of your healing journey. Instead of relying on predefined symbols, FFQA invites you to generate and embrace your own, fostering a personalized and authentic connection with the universal energies. In this way, FFQA restores the understanding that true power lies within each individual, promoting a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency in the realm of energy healing.

    Attunements are unnecessary for energy healing because they imply that you need someone else to grant you access to the universal energy. This can create a sense of dependency, limitation, and disempowerment. You may feel that you are not worthy or capable of healing yourself or others without the approval or guidance of a master or teacher. However, this is not true. Everyone has the innate ability to connect with the healing energies of the universe, as they are part of your essence and birthright. You do not need any external validation or permission to use them. FFQA helps you to awaken and activate your own healing potential, by teaching you how to tune in to your intuition, trust your inner wisdom, and create your own unique healing tools. FFQA empowers you to be the master of your own healing journey.