Sound therapy

As reported in The Journal of BioAcoustic Biology, Volume #5, Issue #11 - October, 2005
rev 1.4 - 07/21/06
The work of K.J. Pienta and D. D. Coffery from a 1991 paper entitled “Cellular Harmonic Information Transfer through a Tissue Tensigrity-Matrix System” to prove the point that the body dynamically communicates via a frequency based matrix.

“Cells and intracellular elements are capable of vibrating in a dynamic manner with complex
harmonics, the frequency of which can now be measured and analyzed in a quantitative manner by Fourier analysis. ...These vibrations can be altered by growth factors and the process of carcinogenesis. It is important to understand the mechanism by which this vibrational information is transferred directly throughout the cell. ...The vibrational interactions occur through a tissue matrix system consisting of the nuclear matrix, the cytoskeleton, and the extra cellular matrix that is poised to couple the biological oscillations of the cell from the peripheral membrane to the DNA through a tensegrity-matrix system.”

Valerie Hunt, Ed.D., U.C.L.A. Professor Emeritus, respected neurophysiologist and author of several books on the subject of bioenergy, is a pioneer in the field of human energy fields. She believes that all living systems are composed of vibrations, which organize themselves into fields as we interact with our environment, our emotions and other people. She has shown a direct correlation between healing and the vibrational rates of human energy fields.

William Tiller, Ph.D., Chairman of Stanford’s Materials Science Department, has conducted
extensive research based on the vibrational signals of the body. He writes, “Each atom and
molecule, cell and gland in our body has a characteristic frequency at which it will both absorb and emit radiation”. Each cell generates its own minute vibrational signals from within that must stay in resonance with every other cell for the body to remain healthy.

Two Cornell physics graduate students, Barry Stripe and Mohammad Rezaei, reported in the June 1998 issue of Science that each atom has an identifying “energy level” that can be used to identify individual molecules and unknown chemicals by measuring the vibrational signatures.

Dr. Tommatis' Sound Therapy

Many studies have shown that music can have a dramatic influence on the autonomic nervous system. This system has been associated with the emotional responses related to the perception of tinnitus. Music has been noted to decrease the negative effects that stress can have on the tissues of the body. Dr. Segal can discuss the various options available in terms of the different forms of music that can assist in these areas.

Sound Therapy is a unique listening system utilizing some interesting knowledge about the brain. This system is available to those experiencing tinnitus as well as other related difficulties. This therapy was developed by Patricia Joudry and her daughter Rafaele Joudry. This is based on the work of Dr. Alfred Tomatis, a French Ear Nose and Throat Physician, who was  a pioneer in the the area of occupational noise. Tomatis spent over 50 years studying general health and how sound affects the ear. His work found that listening difficulties are the source of many learning problems. Almost everyone is exposed to city and industrial types of noises. This also includes loud music. As this happens, people tend to lose their hearing in the higher frequencies first. According to Dr. Tomatis, these higher frequencies are critical to energizing the brain.

Sound therapy, listening to specially recorded, gradually introduced, highly filtered classical music, has been reported to help those with stress, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, ADD/ADHD, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, epilepsy, stuttering, dyslexia, Autism/Asperger’s and hearing loss, as well as difficulties in behavior, listening, concentration, and creative expression. It can be easily used while going about your daily activities. Initially developed as cassette tapes, they are now are available in CDs.

How is this possible? The idea behind this is that the brain is continuously changing its structures by creating new connections that improve its efficiency and order. The organized structure of classical music with the added enhancements through Dr. Tomatis’ work has been found to be a very efficient way to improve the brain and its function. As the brain responds to the enhanced music, the motor pathways retrain and recharge the muscles of the middle ear. This results in higher frequencies reaching the brain, providing improvement of these various functions related to the brain.

Nutrition for the Ear/Hearing — Nutrition for Life

We forget how important our ears are and that their malfunction can seriously impair our life. By nourishing the ears you are nourishing your nervous system, brain, head and neck muscles, all your primary sensory organs. This influences your ability to receive and communicate with others. For more information on ear health and nutrition, please see the page on Ear Nutrition.

It is vitally important to use nutritional supplements for the ear when utilizing Sound Therapy. The stimulation brought about by the music requires the ear to begin functioning at a much higher level of muscular and vibratory activity than it was previously. Dr. Segal recommends the trio of products listed on the Products page for optimum ear and synergistic body health.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are taking other medications, it is recommended to consult your physician prior to taking these to avoid any drug interactions.

How long do these take to see benefit?

Dr. Segal recommends that you take the ear nutrients for at least the first three months of the Sound Therapy treatment program. It may take this long to fully recognize the benefits that the regimen can offer. If you continue using the products, Dr. Segal can discuss with you the opportunity to purchase them at wholesale.

The book Sound Therapy: Music to Recharge Your Brain is recommended reading to further understand this type of Sound Therapy. It is available through Dr. Segal and explains the development of Sound Therapy and includes testimonials to the above listed conditions. Please contact Dr. Segal for a sound
therapy demonstration and a copy of the book by e-mail or by
phone 317-691-2369.

SomaEnergetics Vibrational Tuning

Blocked energy is sometimes stored in the body. When that energy is released, the body can function in a more balanced way. When energy flows more freely, new choices in one's lives are awakened. This new found energy can assist in allowing one to let go of past or negatives attachments and move forward in a healthier way. SomaEnergetic Vibrational Tuning Sessions are usually 60 minutes and are conducted fully clothed on a massage table. This technique is done with Ancient Solfeggio tuning forks as well as Solfeggio body tuners to address specific areas of concern. Through the use of sound, these tuning forks assist in finding and clearing out energy blockages from past events that the client is ready to release.

Dr. John Beaulieu, N.D. Ph.D. is a composer, music therapist and Board Certified naturopathic doctor. He has reported the benefits of sound healing using tuning forks, which is based on the idea of sonic ratios that are inherent in nature. When the tuning forks are tapped, intervals of sound are produced that result in physical and physic repatterning of our body, mind and spirit. This takes place on the physical level within the inner ear by stimulation of the cochlea and semicircular canals within the balance system of the ear. As a result the nervous system attunes to the pitch in a way similar to how a piano is tuned. The physical body actually repositions itself to rebalance to improve overall health. For further information on sound and healing, refer to Dr. Beaulieu's work.

Dr. Segal is trained as a Level II practitioner with SomaEnergetics in the Energy Balancing Technique using the Ancient Solfeggio tuning forks. Please contact Dr. Segal for an appointment to experience the sound therapy treatment.

Testimonials

To read testimonials from patients and fellow practitioners, visit the Testimonials page.