About SWSH
Our Philosophy
We believe that healing is for everyone. Each person is on their own personal journey and through sound meditation, this can be a powerful tool for transforming your life and the world around you.
Sound Therapy can support in a myriad of ways ranging from various physical health conditions to emotional challenges:
• Physical pain
• Stress and anxiety
• Regulate blood pressure
• Depression
• Sleep disorders
• Adrenal burnout
• Self-esteem/confidence
• Emotional trauma
• Diffuse 'mind chatter'
• Restore natural balance
• Communicate with your deep subconscious
• Heal on a spiritual level
• Achieve peace and balance in a mental state
Meet our SWSH Duo
Co-Founders, Dawn and Shannon are passionate about helping you achieve inner peace. Each instructor has a unique background and teaching style, but they all share a commitment to helping you achieve your wellness goals.
Sound Healing
The Ancient Origins of Sound Healing
Sound healing traces its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Greece, Egypt, and India. These societies believed in the transformative healing power of sound and used methods such as singing bowls, chanting, and tuning forks to promote a harmonious environment for the body to heal itself.
How Do Sound Baths Work?
During a sound bath, a sound healer plays various instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, and chimes while participants lie down or sit comfortably. The vibrations and frequencies of the sounds help to calm the mind and relax the body, allowing participants to enter a meditative state and access their inner healing abilities. Sound baths have been found to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being.
The Emergence of Sound Therapy in the Mid-20th Century
In modern times, the credit for using sound for healing purposes goes to Hans Jenny, a Swiss scientist and philosopher who performed extensive research on the impact of sound waves on the physical matter in the mid-20th century. His research revealed that sound can create intricate patterns in the sand and other substances, leading to the development of sound therapy in modern medicine and the creation of technologies such as ultrasound and sonography.
The Birth of the Modern Sound Bath
The counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s laid the foundation for the modern sound bath as a healing practice. Musicians and sound healers began experimenting with various sounds and instruments, creating immersive experiences designed to transport participants to a meditative state. Don Conreaux, a sound healer and musician, is credited with hosting the first sound bath in San Francisco in 1975, using gongs and other instruments to create a powerful and transformative experience for participants.
Menu / Services and Events
Private Sound Healing 1 Person
60 Minutes
$125
Private Sound Healing For 2 - 3 People
60 Minutes
$220
Private Sound Healing 4 - 6 People
60 minutes
$320
Let your inner healing shine at Southwest Sound Healing.