Sound Massage
Benefits of Sound Massage
Benefits of a sound massage range from, mental clarity, introspection, and calmness. When the body is in a state of relaxation, the nervous system returns to it’s parasympathetic state. This assists to reduce high blood pressure, decreases cortisol levels, improve sleep and aids in overall health and wellbeing.

Peter Hess Sound Massage
The Peter Hess method pioneered in 1984, is a technique where therapeutic singing bowls are placed on the dressed body and gently played. This creates vibrations that resonant through the whole physical body, inviting a holistic method of relaxation and healing.
The Peter Hess Sound Massage are based upon the following principles
Mindfulness
- Mindfulness for the client, for the space as well as mindfulness for the Practitioner
- To be completely mindful in each moment
Less-is-more
- A gentle, mindful and gradual approach
- Allowing the simplicity of the sounds to speak for themselves
Appreciation
- Having and showing appreciation for yourself, to feel valued wholeheartedly
- An appreciation that we individually have our own experiences and understanding
Solution and resource
- Knowing that everyone has the answers and solutions to achieve their greatest desires
- Recognising that the client is their biggest healer, the practitioner is only the facilitator
Holistic approach
- The Peter Hess Sound Massage is a holistic approach
- Encompassing the Body, Mind and Soul
Dialogue based interaction
- An acceptance that the client and practitioner are equal, the element of sound creates a third element