Sound therapy covers a range of treatments, from music therapy to sound baths,  which delivers healing through touch, it’s a form of sensory therapy, and it has been used by various cultural groups for centuries. The most prominent form practiced in the U.S. is music therapy, but the use of individual sounds and frequencies has been growing. Essentially, sound and music are noninvasive, simple, and cost-effective therapeutic tools.  Audio therapy is a form of therapeutic intervention that uses sound. It is used in psychotherapy, medicine and self-development. 

The healing benefits of sound are well documented. Sound can be produced by the body or electronic equipment. Today, a variety of musical instruments and vocal techniques are used in sound healing. The use of sound is believed to help restore balance to the human body.

Some of the methods for presenting continuous frequencies include binaural beats, iso-chronic tones and pulse waves. These therapies have been shown to alter the brain’s physiology.

Listening to audio therapy may reduce your stress levels, improve your concentration and improve your sleep. A recent study has shown that a single session of sound therapy can have a significant positive effect on a stressed-out client.

Studies have also shown that certain frequencies can assist with deep meditation and lucid dreaming. In addition, low-level beat frequencies have been found to decrease stress.