Gareth Laffely is a licensed sound healing practitioner with the Sound Healing Academy. He grew up just north of Nashville, Tennessee, and now lives in central Maine. Descended from the Mi’kmaq Native American people, Gareth has a passion for using traditional instruments from his culture to make a positive impact in the lives of those around him.

Gareth began his relationship with the Sound Healing Academy in 2021 when he took the Level 1 Sound Healing with Rhythm and Drums program. A year later, he completed his Level 2 training in the 1-2-1 Diploma program. Prior to his training, he spent several years bringing his Native American flutes into hospitals and nursing homes, using music to comfort terminally ill patients and their families. With a deep love for teaching, Gareth has hosted flute and drum workshops across the United States since 2013. He believes music is extremely powerful and can transcend personal limitations.

In addition to his experience with integral sound healing, Gareth is also a recording artist and composer. He has released five CDs, including one recorded with George Lucas’ symphony at Skywalker Ranch, and his music has been licensed by the Discovery Channel, A&E, History Channel, Travel Channel, and PBS. Gareth also reached #2 on the Billboard Music Charts for New Age. He holds a master’s degree in Digital Marketing from East Tennessee State University and is honored to be working as Head of Marketing at the Sound Healing Academy as they change lives around the world.

https://www.garethmusic.com/

Laura Turian is an Angelic Reiki Master, Intuitive Tarot Reader, Crystal Healer, Candle Maker, free spirited Aquarius and proud cat mum to Angelo. She is a Digital Marketing Specialist at The Sound Healing Academy, where she combines her creativity and passion to share the transformative power of sound healing with a global audience.

Through her sacred business, The Journey To Higher Self, Laura offers energetic healing sessions that help people release what no longer serves them and step into their purpose, joy, and authenticity. Drawing on her skills in Angelic Reiki, Tarot Reading, Crystal Healing, and Integral Sound Healing, she guides others through their multidimensional healing journeys — opening hearts, expanding consciousness, and inspiring people to live their most aligned lives.

https://thejourneytohigherself.co.uk/

Sound Healing Academy:

https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

Shannon Brown is a visionary mentor, medicine woman, and sacred sound practitioner with over 25 years of international experience guiding personal and collective transformation. As an opera-trained vocalist with a background in documentary film, visual arts, education, and healing, she bridges the worlds of ceremony and strategy with uncommon clarity and compassion.

Rooted in sound healing, shamanic practice, and trauma-informed facilitation, Shannon creates powerful spaces for healing, awakening, and creative expression. She leads global retreats, sacred ceremonies, and immersive training programs that have impacted thousands worldwide.

With a rare ability to move between the boardroom and the ceremonial circle, Shannon supports others in stepping into their gifts with authenticity, purpose, and soul.

https://shannonbrownhealingarts.ca/

Shannon interviews Natalie Brown for the Sacred Sound Summit: https://youtu.be/MVfHRiA-ex4

The Practice of Presence: Sound, Silence & Embodied Listening

Interview and sound meditation with Natalie Brown. Originally aired on June 24, 2025. Hosted by Shannon Brown, Sacred Sounds Summit: Awaken Your Voice. Heal Through Sound. Transform Your Life.

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

Jonny Lipford is an award‑winning flutist, composer, and educator who has specialized in Native American and world flutes for over two decades. He has amassed dozens of accolades for his work, having written over 200 original songs, released 18 commercial albums, and toured nationally, appearing for audiences of up to 14,000 people.

Not only is Jonny a gifted musician, but he is also an accomplished and highly sought-after instructor, leading thousands of students each year through courses, workshops, lessons, and an exceptional online learning membership through his Horizons Flute School and Store—a thriving hub for flute education, community, and creative exploration.

2025 Horizons Flute School Fall Summit

https://www.horizonsfluteschool.com/pages/summit/

Jonny Lipford performing live in front of 14,000 people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4N0zPmhDvg

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

Julia and Maddy offer the Sing to Thrive Method—a mother-daughter collaboration that blends music, meditation, voice science, and energetic healing to help people find freedom, purpose, and joy through their voice.

https://singtothrive.com/

Free monthly global mantra meditation: https://singtothrive.com/global/

Julia Williamson

Julia is the visionary founder of Sing to Thrive, with over 30 years of experience in music, voice work, and energy healing. She draws deeply from her own healing journey—overcoming trauma, performance anxiety, and burnout—and brings a unique approach that blends sound, neuroplasticity, and emotional clearing.

She is a certified practitioner of Past Age Clearing and Healing (PACH), a modality that works with the subconscious to release stored patterns and emotional imprints. Julia founded her Singing and Healing School in 2006 and has since helped thousands reconnect with their voice, confidence, and authentic self. Her mission is to bring singing back into everyday life as a tool for joy, resilience, and transformation.

Maddy Monacelli

Maddy is a holistic vocal coach, singer, and certified PACH practitioner. As Julia’s daughter and creative partner, she grew up immersed in a healing and musical environment and now co-leads Sing to Thrive with her own grounded, heart-centered voice.

Maddy integrates singing, somatic practices, mantra, sound healing, and Past Age Clearing to help people move through fear, self-doubt, and emotional blocks. Her work centers around helping others reclaim their voice as a path to inner confidence, clarity, and healing. She offers workshops, programs, and mentoring with a focus on nervous system regulation, creative expression, and soul-aligned voice work.

Episode of Sing to Thrive podcast with Natalie Brown as guest:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7DMXPLhcnc

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

In this special bonus episode of Sound Healing News, host Natalie Brown dives into the expanding world of sound healing—from global market trends and industry insights to the latest research and inspiring stories from the field. Discover the numbers behind the movement, explore key trends and get practical tips for growing your sound healing practice. We also highlight recent clinical research on sound frequencies, a groundbreaking immersive exhibition at London’s Barbican Centre, and an exciting update from Monique Mead and the Scottie Sound Bath program at Carnegie Mellon University. Tune in for a powerful glimpse into the evolving landscape of sound—where healing, science, art, and innovation meet.

References:

https://straitsresearch.com/press-release/global-sound-therapy-market-size

https://rollingout.com/2025/03/09/impact-of-sound-frequencies-on-wellbeing

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/may/21/anyone-fancy-a-subwoofer-massage-the-show-that-shakes-you-senseless

https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2025/may/a-massage-for-the-brain-scottie-sound-bath-soothes-the-stress-of-everyday-life

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown

Laila Brady Walzer has spent decades exploring music, sound, and healing, transforming her own life through Sufi-based healing, Qur’anic recitation, and Divine Love. A Muqaddim Mirrabi-Rouhi in the Shadhuliyya Sufi tariqa, she blends deep spiritual wisdom with musical mastery.

She holds degrees in Music, Sociolinguistics (Swarthmore College), and a Master of Divinity (University of Sufism). Laila is a graduate of Grammy Award-winning David Darling’s Music for People improvisation facilitation training, and has studied with Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, and John McCutcheon, among others. She has immersed herself in interfaith work, global musical traditions, and lived in Africa, Ireland, and Germany, enriching her spiritual and artistic path.

The University of Sufism presents Healing Sounds of the Abrahamic Faiths, a groundbreaking program exploring the mystical power of sacred sound in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Learn from renowned

masters as they unveil how sacred vibrations can restore balance, elevate consciousness, and awaken the divine within. Enroll now and begin your path toward sacred sound healing. Visit www.sufiuniversity.org to learn more or call 800-238-3060 x701 to speak with an admissions counselor.

Full program course descriptions: https://sufiuniversity.org/healing-sounds-of-the-abrahamic-faiths/healing-sounds-course-list/

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

Christine Stevens is author of Music Medicine, The Healing Drum Kit and The Art and Heart of Drum Circles. The founder of UpBeat Drum Circles, she has appeared on NBC, PBS, KTLA, Discovery Health, Living Better TV, and is a faculty for The Shift Network. She has trained facilitators from more than twenty-five countries including Iraq, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Europe. Christine has worked with Fortune 500 companies, survivors of Katrina, students at Ground Zero and most recently, led the first drum circle training in a war-zone in northern Iraq. She is the host of Global Rhythm Sangha Online, and teaches a variety of online training programs, including Awaken Your Rhythm which has served hundreds of people from over 35 countries.

https://ubdrumcircles.com/

Photo by Xavier Bailey

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe. The OM Shoppe & Spa offers a vast array of Sound Healing and Vibrational Medicine tools for serious professionals and for those ready to make sound and vibration part of their ongoing lifestyle. More and more we are coming to understand that our individual wellness is a direct reflection of our personal vibration. How we care for ourselves, our physical bodies, our minds and our spirits. The OM Shoppe is ready to help you today in a variety of ways. They offer the countries largest showroom of Quartz Crystal Singing bowls, sound healing instruments and vibrational medicine tools. If you are ready to uplevel your sound healing practice The OM Shoppe is a great place to get guidance and direction. They are available to consult with you directly by phone or you can shop online. They really enjoy getting to know their clients and customers one on one to better help recommend the right sound healing tools in the right tones for you. Call them today or visit them at http://www.theomshoppe.com. If you are ever near Sarasota, Florida, do consider stopping in and visiting with them or enjoy a luxury spa treatment such as sound healing, energy work, massage, vibroacoustics or hypnotherapy. They truly offer a full holistic experience for practitioners and those seeking healing through natural means.

Yuval Ron is an award-winning composer, world music performer, and pioneer in healing music. Blending science and spirituality, he has worked with neuroscientists, healers, and spiritual traditions, including Sufism, Kabbalah, and Ayurveda. As the founder of the Yuval Ron Ensemble, he has performed worldwide, using music to foster peace and interfaith understanding. Through Metta Mindfulness Music, his intentional healing compositions are used in clinics and wellness centers globally. He is also the author of Divine Attunement: Music as a Path to Wisdom, exploring the transformative power of sacred sound.

https://yuvalronmusic.com/

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

The University of Sufism presents Healing Sounds of the Abrahamic Faiths, a groundbreaking program exploring the mystical power of sacred sound in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Learn from renowned

masters as they unveil how sacred vibrations can restore balance, elevate consciousness, and awaken the divine within. Enroll now and begin your path toward sacred sound healing. Visit www.sufiuniversity.org to learn more or call 800-238-3060 x701 to speak with an admissions counselor.

Full program course descriptions: https://sufiuniversity.org/healing-sounds-of-the-abrahamic-faiths/healing-sounds-course-list/

This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe, a premier destination for sound healing and vibrational medicine tools. With the largest showroom of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls and expert guidance, they support both professionals and those integrating sound into their wellness journey. Visit www.theomshoppe.com or stop by their Sarasota, Florida location for personalized consultations and holistic spa treatments.

John Stuart Reid is an acoustic-physics researcher and scientist dedicated to exploring and educating the world on the science of visible sound, known as cymatics or "Faraday Waves." With a career spanning five decades, he is widely recognized as a global authority in this field. Reid is the inventor of the CymaScope, an instrument that makes sound visible by imprinting it onto a water membrane, revolutionizing our understanding of this omnipresent force. His groundbreaking research, including an acoustics study of the Great Pyramid, builds upon the work of pioneers like Michael Faraday, Ernst Chladni, Mary D. Waller, and Hans Jenny, advancing cymatic science to new technological and scientific heights. Reid lectures internationally, revealing how sound underpins matter, influences the universe, and holds immense potential for healing. His website, www.cymascope.com, serves as a leading resource for the emergent science of cymatics.

Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe, a premier destination for sound healing and vibrational medicine tools. With the largest showroom of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls and expert guidance, they support both professionals and those integrating sound into their wellness journey. Visit www.theomshoppe.com or stop by their Sarasota, Florida location for personalized consultations and holistic spa treatments.

The University of Sufism presents Healing Sounds of the Abrahamic Faiths, a groundbreaking program exploring the mystical power of sacred sound in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Learn from renowned masters as they unveil how sacred vibrations can restore balance, elevate consciousness, and awaken the divine within. Enroll now and begin your path toward sacred sound healing. Visit www.sufiuniversity.org to learn more or call 800-238-3060 x701 to speak with an admissions counselor.

The Business of Sound Healing: Authenticity, Growth & Community

Susy Markoe Schieffelin & Stephanie Weber on Building a Soul-Aligned Practice, hosted by Natalie Brown

Susy Markoe Schieffelin of The Copper Vessel is a Los Angeles-based sound healer, spiritual teacher, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and inspirational speaker who has led sound baths and trainings viewed or attended by millions of people all over the world. Susy has brought healing to employees at companies such as Google, Meta, and Salesforce, has played crystal bowls with notable artists including LeAnn Rimes and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has been featured in publications such as WSJ, VOGUE, USA TODAY, and Los Angeles Times. Susy is known for her light-filled presence and ability to guide people towards radiant and empowered lives characterized by self-love, serenity, sobriety, abundance, and joy. She is the founder of The Sound Healer's Academy, an innovative Crystal Alchemy Sound Healing and Spiritual Business Mentorship training, serves as a self-love advocate for brands, has created custom product lines, and offers deeply restorative crystal alchemy sound bath ceremonies and healing rituals both in person and online. Learn more and follow Susy on Instagram @thecoppervessel

http://www.thecoppervessel.com

http://www.thesoundhealersacademy.com

Stephanie Weber is a Sound Healer, Mindful Meditation Facilitator, Holistic Coach, and the Lead Mentor and Program Director for The Sound Healer's Academy. She empowers her clients to live mindfully, reduce stress, and embrace a slower, more intentional way of being! Stephanie has led sound bath and meditation classes for employees at renowned companies like Salesforce, McDonald's, Bank of America, and TikTok. Her approach combines the healing power of sound vibrations with mindfulness techniques to create unique and deeply transformative experiences. Join her community on Instagram at @HeyStephanieWeber or visit her website at http://www.StephanieWeber.co to learn more about her offerings, listen to her podcast, access free resources, and more!

Composer, educator, sound healing practitioner and multi-instrumentalist, Natalie Brown, has travelled the world performing, recording and teaching music. She was trained classically, starting violin at age 4 and taught high school orchestra for 14 years.

She is the founder and operator of Sounds Heal Studio, providing one-on-one and group sound healing sessions and workshops as well as practitioner training through the International Sound Healing Academy.

She completed Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound) teacher training in Rishikesh, India. She also has training and certifications in Reiki, craniosacral therapy, Qigong, acupressure, Celtic Shamanism and is an Advanced Level Certified Bio-Well Practitioner. Natalie's podcast, Sounds Heal Podcast, explores using sound for health and wellness with interviews of top innovators & practitioners in the field. It has been recognized as the #1 music therapy/sound therapy podcast across all major podcast platforms.

Natalie’s goal is to share the benefits of sound healing and help others use sound for self-care, personal growth and to heal.

Instagram @nataliebrownsoundsheal

http://www.soundshealstudio.com

http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio

http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/

Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA



Previous episode with Susy Markoe Schieffelin, December 2022: https://youtu.be/sMJJRa7yGKY

This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe & Spa http://www.theomshoppe.com