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What Does Sound Therapy Do To The Brain?

Dr. Kirsten Grant
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3 min readJan 10, 2025

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What Does Sound Therapy Do To The Brain?

Have you ever been moved by a piece of music? Perhaps a song that stirs passion, evokes tears, or sends shivers down your spine? Music is more than just a pleasing collection of sounds — it’s a gateway to profound emotional experiences. But could there possibly be more to it? Absolutely.

When I introduce clients to sound therapy and sound baths, they often ask, “What could this do for me?” It’s a great question because the answer dives deep into the beautiful intricacies of our brain’s relationship with sound.

Sound therapy isn’t just about relaxing music or calming noises; it’s a sophisticated tool used with psychological methods to help reprogram your mind. It operates on the principle that every part of our body, including our brain, resonates with specific frequencies. When these frequencies are harnessed through sound therapy, they can help reset our brain waves.

Here are three incredible benefits of sound therapy on the brain:

  1. Enhanced Brainwave Synchronization: During a sound therapy session, tools like tuning forks, singing bowls, or even the human voice create vibrations that resonate throughout the body. These sounds synchronize our brain waves, guiding them from more active states (Beta waves) associated with daily…

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Dr. Kirsten Grant
Dr. Kirsten Grant

Written by Dr. Kirsten Grant

Health Psychologist | Sound Therapist | Yoga Expert | Book Author | Host of "The Dr. Grant Show" | Grab my book, "The Secret to Weight Loss Motivation"

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