The SoundEmbrace Sound Healing Certification Program

Become a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner

Becoming a SoundEmbrace Sound Healing Therapists is the difference between a performer and a facilitator.
200-Hour Professional Certification

Become a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner

Led by Dr. Danielle Hall, PhD — researcher, educator, and one of the most credentialed voices in professional sound healing training. Dr. Hall's work has been featured on CNN, Fox 5, and the Shift Network, and her sound healing protocols have been studied through qualitative research in collaboration with Emory University.

There is a difference between playing instruments and facilitating transformation.

The SoundEmbrace 200-Hour Sound Healing Certification is a professional, multi-instrument training that develops confident, ethical, and scientifically informed facilitators. You won't just learn to play. You'll learn what is happening in the body, why it works, and how to lead regulated, structured sound experiences that produce real results — in studios, corporate settings, hospitals, and private practice.

This program is for beginners ready to enter the field with integrity, and for experienced wellness professionals — yoga teachers, coaches, therapists, nurses, and bodyworkers — ready to add a deeply evidence-informed skill to their practice.

What makes this different: Most sound healing programs teach performance. SoundEmbrace trains facilitation — grounded in nervous system science, research-informed methodology, and professional formation from day one.

Fall Cohort
August 10 - December 7

SEE1
August 10 - August 31

Labor Day Break
September 7

SEE2
September 14 - October 5

Columbus Day Break
October 12

SEE3
October 19 - November 9

SEE4
November 16 - December 7

Office Hours on Monday’s
12:00pm - 1:00 pm EST

Enrollment is Open. Begin now.

FAQ’s

  • This certification is designed for:

    • Beginners ready to enter the field of sound healing with structure and integrity.
    • Yoga instructors expanding their offerings.
    • Coaches and therapists seeking an adjunct nervous system regulation tool.
    • Wellness professionals building multi-modality practices.
    • Nurses, bodyworkers, and holistic practitioners.
    • Leaders called to facilitate meaningful, grounded change.

    No prior sound healing experience is required. A willingness to practice consistently and grow professionally is.

    The SoundEmbrace 200-Hour Certification is for those who want more than inspiration.

    It is for those ready to develop real skill. To understand what is happening in the body. To hold space responsibly. To build something sustainable.

    This is where science meets contemplative tradition, where facilitation replaces performance, and where professionals are formed.

  • 📅 Summer + Fall 2026 Cohort
    16-Week Hybrid Format: Pre-Recorded Lessons + Live Monday Office Hours

    The SoundEmbrace 200-Hour Certification is delivered as a structured 16-week cohort experience combining independent online study with weekly live mentorship and supervised practice.

    Students may enroll now and begin accessing pre-recorded foundational materials upon registration.

    The final weeks of the program include supervised virtual facilitation sessions and peer practicum.

  • The SoundEmbrace Certification is delivered in a structured hybrid cohort model designed to support depth, accountability, and professional formation.

    Students complete online modules weekly and attend mandatory live office hour mentorship sessions.

    Participants should expect approximately 8–10 hours per week, including:

    • 3–4 hours of structured online coursework
    • 1-hour live mentorship call (weekday daytime)
    • 2–3 hours of progressive instrument practice
    • 1–2 hours of applied facilitation, reflection, or business development
    • Logged personal practice hours contributing toward the 200-hour certification

    This structure ensures students are not only consuming information, but actively integrating skill, regulation, and professional readiness.

    Live Mentorship

    Live calls are held on Mondays from 12:00pm–1:00pm EST.

    Holiday weeks may shift slightly.
    If necessary, minor schedule adjustments may be made in collaboration with the cohort.

    Attendance is required to maintain the integrity of the 200-hour certification.

  • While instruments are not required prior to enrollment, students are strongly encouraged to have access to at least one 10–12 inch quartz crystal singing bowl.

    A progressive daily practice is introduced in Phase 1 to support nervous system acclimation and practitioner sustainability.

  • Many programs teach you to play instruments.
    We train you to facilitate regulated, structured experiences.

    While others lean heavily on intuition alone, SoundEmbrace integrates applied nervous system science, historical context, and ethical scope so you understand what is happening in the body and how to lead responsibly.

    This is a 200-hour, multi-instrument professional certification including training in quartz crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, gong, drum, chimes, bells, percussive instruments, and vocal toning, alongside stress physiology, brainwave education, session architecture, business development, and supervised practicum.

    Our framework is research-informed and integrates study-aligned models of stress reduction and regulation. Principles currently being explored through qualitative collaboration with Emory University inform the educational lens of this program.

    SoundEmbrace is:

    • Multi-instrument and skill-based
    • Nervous system regulation focused
    • Research-informed
    • Business Insurance-eligible
    • Supervised and practice-centered

  • Many practitioners come to SoundEmbrace® after completing other trainings because they’re seeking:

    • trauma-informed facilitation skills

    • deeper science + anatomy

    • real mentorship & support

    • stronger technique & structure

    • a professional pathway

    • a school with higher standards

    If you’ve already completed a sound healing training and want to continue your education, you’re welcome here.

    Email: dhall @ SoundEmbrace.com

  • If someone referred you, please use their personalized enrollment link so we can properly credit them. SoundEmbrace grows through community.

  • You may:

    • Enroll directly
    •Sign up for a payment plan
    • Or schedule a complimentary consultation call

    https://calendly.com/soundembracesf/30min?month=2026-05

Mentorship & Access

This program is intentionally high-touch.

Students receive:

• Weekly live access to Danielle Hall, PhD.
• Structured feedback cycles throughout each level
• Direct communication support during the program
• Evaluated facilitation experience

Unlike large-scale or self-paced programs, you are not learning in isolation. You are being mentored into leadership.

International Students

If you are located outside the United States, please reach out to discuss time zone considerations and possible accommodations.

A Movement, Not Just a Method

SoundEmbrace is part of a larger evolution happening in the field of sound healing. As interest grows, so does the need for integrity, structure, and professional responsibility.

This certification exists to support that evolution by training practitioners who understand not only how to play instruments, but how to facilitate with knowledge, clarity, and ethical awareness.

It is about developing practitioners who can step into studios, wellness spaces, corporate settings, and therapeutic environments with confidence and professionalism. It is about contributing to the maturation of the field.

Sound healing is growing.
We are committed to preparing practitioners who elevate the field, not just participate in it.

Tuition Investment

Tuition Investment 200-Hour Sound Healing Certification

$4,444 — Pay in Full
Enroll Now — Fall Cohort begins August 10

Enroll Now — Fall Cohort (August 10)

Payment Plan Available

Prefer to spread it out? Enroll for $500/month for 9 months ($4,500 total). Your spot is reserved upon your first payment. Certification is issued upon completion of the final payment. All sales are final.

Start Payment Plan — Fall Cohort (August 10)

What You Will Be Able to Do by the End of the Program:

✔ Facilitate a structured 60-minute sound session designed to support stress relief and nervous system regulation

✔ Play and integrate quartz crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, drum, gong, voice, chimes, bells, and percussive instruments with proper technique and intention

✔ Explain the biological mechanisms of sound, stress physiology, and regulation in clear, accessible language

✔ Differentiate facilitation from performance and lead from grounded presence rather than aesthetic display

✔ Structure sessions with intentional openings, transitions, pacing, and integration

✔ Recognize and respond appropriately to participant experiences while remaining within ethical scope of practice

✔ Demonstrate professional presence, regulation, and leadership in both group and 1:1 settings

✔ Begin building and launch your sound practice with clear ethical and business foundations

✔ Integrate personal expression with scientific grounding

Wondering what certified practitioners actually do with this training?
“I don’t feel at all like the same person I was even a month ago… I am happier, less anxious, and have more confidence in and love for myself than I’ve ever had before.”
— Neshe Delici

Consultation Call

This is a supportive, informational call designed to help you explore whether the SoundEmbrace Certification is the right next step for you.

This is not a pressure call. It is a clarity conversation.

Complementary Consultation Call

Overview of Facilitator Certification

SEE1 — Foundations of Sound & Facilitation

(Weeks 1–4)
Time Commitment: ~8–10 hrs/week

Begin with the instrument. Build the foundation. Start your practice.

Focus: Instrument fundamentals, session structure, and practitioner identity
Goal: Develop the confidence and foundational skills to begin facilitating sound sessions.

This level is designed to get you started in facilitating ASAP.

You won’t stay stuck in theory. You will begin working directly with sound—learning how to play crystal singing bowls (frosted and alchemy), Himalayan bowls, and voice while understanding how these tools come together in a structured sound bath experience.

You’ll begin to feel how sound interacts with the body, how to guide a session from beginning to end, and how to start showing up as a practitioner.

Alongside the instruments, you’ll also begin the foundation of your business—clarifying your story, your “why,” and how to begin sharing this work with others.

This is where learning becomes application.

In this level, you will:

“It’s the best move I did in 2022 — it’s a mix of my two passions: music and mental health.”
— Myriam Boutin

• Learn foundational techniques for crystal and Himalayan singing bowls
• Explore vocal toning, humming, and silence as facilitation tools
• Understand the structure and flow of a sound bath session
• Begin creating and practicing your first sound session
• Develop awareness of resonance, sound, and participant experience
• Clarify your personal story and practitioner “why”
• Take your first steps in sharing your work professionally

SEE2 — Applied Sound & Session Development

(Weeks 5–8)
Time Commitment: ~8–10 hrs/week

Expand your sound. Deepen your sessions. Refine your presence.

Focus: Multi-instrument integration, session flow, and practitioner development
Goal: Build confidence working with multiple instruments while creating more dynamic and responsive sound sessions.

This level moves you beyond the foundation and into expansion.

You’ll begin working with a wider range of instruments—gong, drum, chimes, bells, and percussive tools—each bringing a different texture, tone, and impact into your sessions. You’re not just learning how to play them. You’re learning when and why to use them.

Your sessions start to evolve here. You’ll explore how to transition between sounds, how to build depth within a session, and how to create a more immersive experience for the people in the room. This is also where your listening sharpens—both to the sound itself and to what’s happening within your participants.

Alongside the instruments, you’ll begin to recognize your strengths. What feels natural. What feels aligned. What direction your work may begin to take.

“I wish I would have known about it sooner. The growth in myself as a person is worth it alone — but the fact that I can share this with those I love is just so incredible.”
— Stephanie Gleason

In this level, you will:

• Learn foundational techniques for gong, drum, chimes, bells, and percussive instruments• Understand how to layer and transition between sounds within a session
• Develop a deeper sense of pacing, rhythm, and flow
• Expand your ability to respond to participant experience in real time
• Refine your facilitation through multi-instrument integration
• Begin identifying your strengths, skills, and direction as a practitioner

SEE3 — Science, Communication & Practitioner Identity

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(Weeks 9–12)
Time Commitment: ~8–10 hrs/week

Go deeper. Get clearer. Start thinking like a practitioner.

Focus: Science of sound, nervous system understanding, and practitioner identity
Goal: Develop the ability to explain, structure, and confidently stand behind your work.

This is where everything starts to connect.

You’re no longer just learning how to facilitate—you’re beginning to understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface. In the body. In the mind. In the space you’re holding.

You’ll explore the science behind sound, meditation, and nervous system regulation, along with the deeper principles that shape how and why this work is effective. You’ll begin to see patterns, connections, and possibilities that go beyond the instruments themselves.

Your voice becomes more defined here. Not just your literal voice through guided meditation and sound—but your perspective. How you speak about your work. How you position it. How you communicate its value in a way that feels both grounded and true.

This is also where your role as a practitioner becomes more real. You’ll refine who you serve, how you serve them, and why your work matters in the larger picture.

In this level, you will:

“I love my life. No stress. I have something meaningful to share.”
— Toni Terrell

• Explore the science behind sound, meditation, and nervous system regulation
• Understand brainwave states, resonance, and how sound affects the body
• Learn to guide meditation alongside sound facilitation
• Develop deeper listening skills and awareness of participant experience
• Differentiate sound healing from music therapy in a clear, grounded way
• Refine your ideal client, messaging, and practitioner voice
• Begin articulating the value of your work with clarity and confidence

SEE4— Practitioner Integration & Professional Leadership

(Weeks 13–18)
Time Commitment: ~8–10 hrs/week

Step forward. Be seen. Lead with clarity.

Focus: Professional integration, applied facilitation, and practitioner leadership
Goal: Confidently transition into real-world practice with clarity, structure, and professional presence.

This is where everything comes together.

You’ve learned the instruments. You understand the science. You’ve developed your voice. Now it’s time to apply it—fully.This level is about integration in the truest sense. Not just what you know, but how you show up. How you lead. How you hold space with confidence, clarity, and responsibility.

You’ll refine your offerings, your messaging, your pricing, and your boundaries. You’ll strengthen your ability to navigate real client experiences while staying grounded in your role as a practitioner. And most importantly—you will put it into practice.

Through two final integrative experiences, you will bring your work into the real world:
(these are during the final 2 week of our time together)

You will complete a case study, allowing you to observe, reflect, and articulate how sound supports nervous system regulation and participant experience.

You will also facilitate a live virtual sound bath for the community, applying everything you’ve learned in a real-time setting.

These experiences are designed to translate directly into professional opportunities—whether in wellness spaces, corporate environments, healthcare settings, or your own independent practice.

In this level, you will:

“The most therapeutic education because there is meditation and mindfulness built in. The perfect version of following the universe’s guide.”
— Sable Williams, RN

• Refine your professional identity and practitioner presence
• Develop clear pricing, business models, and financial awareness
• Finalize your professional bio and client-facing materials
• Strengthen ethical boundaries and scope of practice
• Build confidence in how you communicate and position your work
• Complete a case study demonstrating applied facilitation and understanding
• Lead a live public sound bath as your final integrative experience
• Establish a sustainable and aligned path forward in your practice

This is where you stop preparing and start leading.
By the end of this level, you will not only be able to facilitate sound sessions—you will be equipped to step into the field with confidence, credibility, and real-world experience.