Perhaps the greatest, yet sometimes overlooked, benefit of sound therapy is that it provides a time, space and method to come together and connect with other people.
When participants listen and make noise or music together, they discover they are not alone or truly isolated… they belong.
Sound & Wellness comes to you and hosts events in community spaces!
We work at places focused on creating and sustaining wellness: Yoga/Pilates studios, wellness/retreat/art centers, senior communities, and residential programs for survivors of trauma and injustice.
Singing Bowls
Passively listening to crystal singing bowls can lead to people to creativity, relaxation (theta brain state), and restful sleep.
Passively listening to crystal singing bowls can lead to people to creativity, relaxation (theta brain state), and restful sleep. It can also unlock and give voice to emotions often pushed away in our society, such as grief that comes with aging and loss.
Singing Bowls
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Trauma Tapping
Recognized by SAMHSA as evidence-based trauma first aid, firm rhythmic tapping of a sequence of a few pressure points rights the
Recognized by SAMHSA as evidence-based trauma first aid, firm rhythmic tapping of a sequence of a few pressure points rights the autonomic nervous system with no known harmful effects. Several clients refer to it as an internal massage.
Trauma Tapping
Drum Circles
Actively playing drums, maracas and other percussion in unison with a steady beat can bring order to a chaotic mind and has been
Actively playing drums, maracas and other percussion in unison with a steady beat can bring order to a chaotic mind and has been shown to help people with Parkinson’s gain steady motor control.
Drum Circles
Healing Sounds
Discover the instruments used throughout sound therapy, along with the therapeutic benefits they provide to mental & physical health.
Sound therapy utilizes a variety of instruments that produce certain frequencies and vibrations—and invite use of the body (such as drumming)—which have been found to promote wellness and address specific health issues. Some of the therapeutic instruments used throughout Carol’s events include: crystal singing bowls, tongue drum, djembe drums, various chimes, strumok, & percussion instruments (including two frog rasps named Elton and Jerry). Listening to soothing sounds or vibrations helps to reduce the production of stress hormones like cortisol; this promotes relaxation, calms the mind, and reduces feelings of anxiety and tension. Certain frequencies and rhythms can stimulate the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin which improves mood, alleviates symptoms of depression, and enhances emotional well-being. Gentle, rhythmic sounds can affect brainwave patterns, promoting deeper relaxation and better sleep; this reduces insomnia, enhances sleep quality, and supports overall mental rejuvenation. To learn more about the instruments used throughout these sound therapy sessions and events, please visit the event's page. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Key Features & Benefits
Depending on the goal of the session (relaxation, focus, come together, etc.) will determine what combination of instruments may be used during the time.
Drum Circles
Drum Circles can be a great way to bring people together and create an unforgettable experience, while providing an opportunity for those to explore their own self-expression. Join a session solo or bring a friend!
Crystal Singing Bowls
Crystal singing bowls are wonderful for unwinding and finding deep relaxation, along with offering a variety of health benefits. The soothing tones and vibrations may help reduce stress and ease anxiety.
Trauma Tapping
By tapping on specific meridian points on your body while focusing on troubling emotions or memories, trauma tapping helps to release negative energy and restore balance to your mind and body.
About The Practitioner
This is Carol Metzker
Carol Metzker is a certified sound therapist, trauma tapper (cert. TTT) and international speaker. For the last 16 years she has served as an ally for survivors of human trafficking, trauma and injustice. A board member for organizations working against injustice, sound therapist at Thistle Hills, past consultant to the New Day to Stop Trafficking Program and volunteer for Dawn’s Place, Carol was awarded Rotary International’s highest honor for Service Above Self.
She authored Facing the Monster: How One Person Can Fight Child Slavery, and coauthored A Shield Against the Monster: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking with a survivor.
Carol often collaborates with other practitioners including in Pilates/yoga, guided meditation, a harpist for music/sound baths for chakra cleansing, and other holistic, trauma-informed or restorative therapists.
Private Event Request Form
Please contact us if you have any questions or reservation inquiries and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
