Sound Healing Certification
Become a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner in 12 Weeks
The SoundEmbrace® Sound Healing Certification Program is a multi-level practitioner pathway designed to help you confidently facilitate sound healing sessions, support nervous system regulation, and build a sustainable, aligned practice.
Blending science, metaphysics, subtle body awareness, trauma-aware principles, and real business training, this program supports your growth from beginner to master practitioner.
Whether you’re starting your journey or expanding your existing skills, you're in the right place.
The difference between a performer and a facilitator.
Now Enrolling Level 1 Foundations
January 26, 2026 – April 2026
The SoundEmbrace®
Practitioner Pathway
Our certification is structured into four progressive levels:
Level One — Foundations of Sound Healing (12 Weeks)
Learn the science, ethics, and core techniques of sound healing while gaining the confidence to facilitate your first sessions and begin earning income.
Level Two — Advanced Practitioner Training (12 Weeks)
Deepen your skills with trauma-aware approaches, coaching fundamentals, subtle body awareness, advanced facilitation, and professional business foundations.
Level Three — Clinical Applications + Science (12 Weeks)
Explore the body, brain, and nervous system in depth. Learn clinical literacy, trauma-informed principles, somatic awareness, and advanced facilitation for sensitive populations.
Level Four — Master Practitioner Leadership (12 Weeks)
Complete your case study, capstone research project, and leadership practicum. Refine your signature style, develop advanced offerings, and step into practitioner mastery.
Now Enrolling —
Level One (Foundations)
Winter 2026 Cohort
📅 January 26, 2026 – April 2026
12-week hybrid: pre-recorded lessons + live Monday Office Hours
Tuition: $4444 (payment plans available)
Includes: 6 months free access to the Alumni Practitioner Circle
Next Level One Cohort:
📅 Fall 2026 (September – December 2026)
Only Level One graduates may advance to Levels 2–4.
Referral Program:
If someone referred you, please use their personalized enrollment link so we can credit them.
Questions?
Email dhall @ soundembrace.com.
Mentorship + So Much More!
Your next opportunity to join the program begins January 26, 2026.
Weekly Zoom Office Hour Calls will be held on Mondays from 12:00–1:00pm EST starting January 26, 2026, unless the new cohort votes to adjust.
(Holiday weeks may shift slightly.)
For international students:
Reach out—I'm happy to explore options that work for your time zone.
Online Program
Alumni Momentum Circle (NEW PROGRAM)
Stay Supported Between Levels
All Level One graduates receive 6 months of free access to our Practitioner Momentum Circle, which includes:
Monthly alumni meetups
Live Q&A with Danielle
Practice exchanges
Community support
Ongoing skill refinement
Access to bonus workshops at a discount
After the first 6 months, ongoing access is $47/month.
SEE1:
January 26, 2026- April 20, 2026
SoundEmbrace® Level 1 is a 12-week professional certification designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, ethical awareness, and nervous system literacy needed to safely facilitate trauma-aware sound bath sessions.
This training blends science, metaphysics, embodiment, and professional development. Students learn how sound affects the brain and body, how to use instruments and voice responsibly, how to design and facilitate sessions, and how to understand their role as a practitioner.
By the end of this program, students will have:
✓ Facilitated a complete 45–60 minute sound bath session
✓ Demonstrated ethical reasoning + trauma-aware judgment
✓ Built a personal practitioner identity statement
✓ Completed a Research + Reflection Paper (1,200–2,000 words)
✓ Gained eligibility to apply for ABMP professional liability insurance
✓ Laid the foundation for Level 2 (Advanced Practitioner & Business Building)
Already Certified
Through Another Program?
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.
👉 Fill out the form for our waitlist for a free Skills Assessment to discover where you fit in the SoundEmbrace pathway.
Overview:
The SoundEmbrace® Sound Healing Certification Program is the first step on a 4-Level Practitioner Pathway designed to help you succeed. Level One gives you a strong foundation in technique, science, ethics, and trauma-aware facilitation—preparing you for advanced skills, business development, and practitioner mastery in Levels 2–4.
WEEK 1
Orientation, Foundations & Nervous System Basics
Lessons:
Orientation & Opening Circle
Getting Started / Consistency
Defining Your Path to Success
Intro to the Nervous System & Stress Response
Metaphysical Practice #1 (Weekly Ritual Begins)
Learning Objectives:
Understand program structure & expectations
Begin weekly tracking & integration practice
Explore the connection between sound and nervous system regulation
Establish personal “Why” for becoming a practitioner
WEEK 2
History of Sound Healing & Models of Health
Lessons:
Intro to History of Sound Healing
Models of Health
Foundational Terms
Subtle Body Energy & Energy Fields
Learning Objectives:
Understand the origins of sound healing across cultures
Learn modern models of health
Understand subtle energy systems
Begin to articulate the lineage of your practice
WEEK 3
Chakras, Energy Centers & Mantra Foundations
Lessons:
History of Chakras
Chakra Descriptions & Functions
How Chakras Work
Bija Mantra & Bija Meditation
Learning Objectives:
Understand chakra functions ethically and accurately
Learn Bija mantras & sound-body relationships
Recognize trauma-aware language regarding energy systems
WEEK 4
Instruments I: Singing Bowls & Session Structure
Lessons:
Singing Bowls
Process of a Group Sound Bath
Small Things to Think About
Crystal Bowl Packing & Setup
“A Sound Bath is a Vulnerable Experience”
Heart-Centered Practitioner / Stay in Your Lane
Learning Objectives:
Learn bowl selection, technique & care
Understand session arcs
Practice safe, ethical facilitation
WEEK 5
Instruments II: Gongs, Drums, Shakers, Bells, Chimes
Lessons:
Gong History + Basics
Exploring Gongs
Drum History + Technique
Shakers History + Practice
Bells + Chimes
Learning Objectives:
Understand instrument differences
Learn safe, trauma-aware use
Begin to integrate multiple instruments into one flow
WEEK 6
Voice, Toning, Humming & Nada Yoga
Lessons:
History of Toning
Why We Tone
Voice Alchemy + 4 Functions
Toning “Ahh,” “Eee,” “AhOhEe”
Chakra Vowel Toning (condensed)
Intro to Nada Yoga
Intro to Humming + Science of Humming
Learning Objectives:
Use your voice safely and clearly
Understand toning as a regulation tool
Explore Nada Yoga and deeper listening
WEEK 7
Science of Sound: Resonance, Cymatics & Brainwaves
Lessons:
Deep Dive into Resonance
Cymatics Timeline + Case Studies
Standing Waves, Nodes & Antinodes
Harmony
Brainwave States + Theta/Delta
Tempo & Regulation
Learning Objectives:
Explain sound healing through physics
Understand resonance, entrainment, and brainwave states
Discuss sound healing with clinicians & skeptics
WEEK 8
Session Design, Scripting & Guided Meditation
Lessons:
Step-by-Step Script Outline
Designing a 60-Minute Session
About Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation + Sound
Learning Objectives:
Build your full session arc
Learn guided meditation basics
Understand the “journey” vs “nap” difference in sound baths
WEEK 9
Ethics, Scope of Practice & Trauma-Aware Foundations
Lessons:
Ethics
Disclaimer
Vulnerability in Sessions
Difference Between Music Therapy & Sound Healing
Coaching: Immediate Side Effects
Trauma-Informed Principles (Safety, Trust, Empowerment, Collaboration, Peer, Cultural Humility)
Learning Objectives:
Learn trauma-informed principles
Understand scope of practice
Learn ethical session boundaries & documentation
WEEK 10
Practitioner Identity, Ideal Client & Intro to Messaging
Lessons:
Benefits of Knowing Your Ideal Client
Passions, Skills & Expertise
Why Should People Work With You?
Business Personality + Practitioner Archetypes
What is Success To You?
Learning Objectives:
Identify who you feel called to serve
Clarify your practitioner voice
Create your foundational messaging
WEEK 11
Final Project Prep & Research Writing
Lessons:
Practicum Prep Workshop
Research Writing Workshop
How to Organize Your Paper
Metaphysical Practice: Self-Healing Integration
Learning Objectives:
Prepare for your final practicum
Refine your research paper
Connect research to personal experience
WEEK 12
Final Practicum & Integration
Lessons:
Final Practicum (Live or Video Submission)
Peer + Instructor Feedback
Closing Circle
Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate safe, ethical facilitation
Complete final research paper
Integrate entire 12-week journey
Syllabus:
LEVEL ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC SOUND & NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION (12 Weeks)
Level One gives you everything you need to begin earning as a practitioner — safely, ethically, and confidently.
Outcome:
By the end of Level One, you will be able to:
Confidently facilitate a full 45–60 minute sound bath
Start charging for private + group sessions
Explain sound healing using real science
Use bowls, drums, chimes, and voice responsibly
Facilitate ethically with trauma-aware principles
Define your practitioner identity + messaging
Apply for ABMP liability insurance
Speak about the work with clarity and credibility
Contribute a research paper documenting real outcomes
Step into Level Two ready for deeper professional development
Level One gives you everything you need to begin earning as a practitioner — safely, ethically, and confidently.
Core Focus:
Foundations of sound healing
Nervous system regulation
Subtle energy and metaphysics
Safe facilitation
Introductory instruments
Voice, toning, humming
Session design
Ethics & scope of practice
Practitioner identity & basic messaging
Research literacy
LEVEL TWO: ADVANCED PRACTITIONER & BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS (12 Weeks)
Level Two transforms you from a capable facilitator into a skilled, income-generating practitioner with depth, presence, and purpose.
Outcome:
By the end of Level Two, you will:
Facilitate richer, themed sound bath experiences
Deepen your subtle body awareness + intuitive skills
Practice trauma-aware coaching + integration skills
Create your first signature offering
Expand instrument + voice mastery
Build the core of a sustainable business
Practice leading real sessions with feedback
Refine your messaging + ideal client
Confidently charge more for intermediate-level offerings
Step into Level Three ready for clinical + advanced work
Level Two transforms you from a capable facilitator into a skilled, income-generating practitioner with depth, presence, and purpose.
Core Focus:
Intermediate instrument techniques
Voice work (toning, mantra, breath + sound)
Counseling-informed communication skills
Group dynamics & holding space
Session themes, intention, titration
Trauma-aware facilitation (intermediate)
Practitioner boundaries & client intake
Marketing, messaging, and visibility
Foundations of building a sustainable practice
Ethical pricing, money clarity, and business structure
LEVEL THREE: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS, SCIENCE & TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE (12 Weeks)
Level Three transforms you into a credible, trauma-informed, clinically literate practitioner who can confidently collaborate with professionals and serve more complex client needs.
Outcome:
By the end of Level Three, you will:
Understand sound healing through a scientific + clinical lens
Master trauma-informed facilitation principles
Deepen anatomy + physiology knowledge
Work safely with diverse or sensitive populations
Observe and interpret somatic + energetic cues
Practice advanced facilitation + session design
Communicate professionally with clinicians
Build stronger collaborations + referral partnerships
Integrate scientific research into your work
Confidently charge premium rates for advanced facilitation
Level Three transforms you into a credible, trauma-informed, clinically literate practitioner who can confidently collaborate with professionals and serve more complex client needs.
Core Focus:
Anatomy & physiology (pulled from Sound Body, SB)
Nervous system deep dive
Polyvagal theory basics for sound practitioners
Somatic responses in session
Trauma awareness (SAMHSA framework)
Contraindications for sound
Advanced session planning
Clinical documentation basics
Cultural humility
Sound healing research + academic literacy
Ethics: scope, language, referral pathways
Working with mental health professionals
LEVEL FOUR: PRACTITIONER MASTERY, CASE STUDIES & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP (12 Weeks)
Level Four transforms you into a polished, research-informed, deeply skilled leader in the sound healing field.
Outcome:
By the end of Level Four, you will:
Facilitate advanced, master-level sound healing sessions
Complete a full 3-session case study
Conduct a capstone research project
Lead public sessions with confidence and presence
Refine your signature style + practitioner identity
Strengthen trauma-informed coaching skills
Collaborate with professionals + institutions
Create a high-level practitioner portfolio
Offer premium experiences with authority
Step into leadership as a SoundEmbrace® Master Practitioner
Level Four transforms you into a polished, research-informed, deeply skilled leader in the sound healing field.
Core Focus:
Case studies (minimum 3 sessions with 1 client)
Advanced facilitation techniques
Multi-instrument layering
Program creation & curriculum design
Clinical collaborations
Professional ethics & leadership
Community sound events
Research project implementation
Practitioner mentorship
Recording, performing & product creation (optional modules)
Preparing to teach or assist in SoundEmbrace programs
ATTENDANCE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To successfully complete Level 1, students must:
Attend/complete all weekly lessons
Complete weekly tracking & integration prompts
Submit all weekly assignments
Facilitate one 45–60 minute sound bath session (final practicum)
Submit a 1,200–2,000 word Research + Reflection Paper
Participate in the closing circle
Demonstrate ethical, safe, trauma-aware facilitation
Graduates are eligible to apply for ABMP practitioner insurance.
International Student?
Reach out with where you are/time zone and we will work with you to reschedule your LIVE Office Hour call so that it works with your time zone. dhall @ SoundEmbrace .com
Cancelation Policy:
Space is limited. There are no Refunds. Results come from students doing the work within the program.
Purchase of the class indicates acceptance of this Cancelation Policy, and our Terms and Conditions.