Is a Sound Bath Suitable for Everyone?
Sound baths can offer a deeply relaxing experience, but they are not suitable for everybody.
Sound is powerful, and everyone responds differently to its tones, frequencies and vibrations. Your safety and wellbeing will always come first, which is why I ask everyone to read our suitability guidance before booking.
A sound bath is a complementary wellbeing experience and should never replace medical care or advice. If you have a health condition, are recovering from treatment or are unsure whether a session is appropriate for you, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional before attending.
Pregnancy
My sound baths are not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy.
After 12 weeks, you may be able to attend if your pregnancy is progressing well, you feel comfortable doing so and your midwife or healthcare professional has no concerns.
Please let me know that you are pregnant before the session so we can discuss your comfort and positioning. You should never feel that you have to lie flat if another supported position feels better for your body.
Recent surgery
Please do not attend a sound bath while recovering from recent open surgery that requires stitches.
As a precaution, I recommend waiting at least 12 weeks, being fully healed and receiving approval from your surgeon, GP or healthcare professional before attending.
Every operation and recovery is different, so always follow the individual advice given by the medical team responsible for your care—even if that means waiting longer.
Metal in the brain, including stents
Under my current safety policy, sound baths are not suitable for anyone who has metal within the brain, including cerebral stents.
If you have an implant and are unsure whether it falls within this guidance, please contact me before booking and seek advice from the healthcare professional responsible for your treatment.
Sound-induced epilepsy
Sound baths are not suitable for anyone who experiences seizures triggered by sound or music.
The instruments used during a session can create changing tones, layered frequencies and powerful sounds. If you have epilepsy but your seizures are not sound-induced, please speak to your epilepsy specialist and contact me before booking.
Sound sensitivity
A sound bath may not be suitable if you have severe sound sensitivity, hyperacusis or sounds regularly cause you pain or distress.
If your sensitivity is mild and you would still like to attend, please contact me beforehand. You may choose to bring comfortable earplugs, which can soften the volume while still allowing you to experience the atmosphere of the session.
Always listen to your body. If a sound feels uncomfortable, painful or overwhelming, protecting your hearing and wellbeing is more important than trying to continue.
Antipsychotic medication
Under my current precautionary policy, my regular sound baths are not suitable for anyone taking antipsychotic medication.
This is not a judgement about anybody’s diagnosis, medication or personal circumstances. It is simply part of the safety boundaries within which I currently practise.
Please do not stop or change prescribed medication to attend a sound bath. Any questions about your medication must be discussed with your prescriber or another qualified healthcare professional.
Can I attend with hearing aids?
Yes, people who wear hearing aids are welcome to attend.
You can choose to keep your hearing aids in throughout the sound bath, lower their volume or remove them if the sounds feel too loud. This is entirely your choice and will depend on what feels most comfortable for you.
You may also wish to bring your hearing-aid case so you have somewhere safe to keep them if you decide to remove them.
Please let me know before the session if you have any concerns. You are also welcome to bring earplugs for additional comfort.
If you are unsure, please ask
This guidance cannot cover every medical condition, implant, treatment or individual circumstance.
Please contact me before booking if you:
● Are in the first trimester of pregnancy
● Have recently had surgery
● Have metal within the brain, including a cerebral stent
● Experience seizures triggered by sound or music
● Have severe sound sensitivity or hyperacusis
● Take antipsychotic medication
● Wear a medical device or have a condition that may be affected by strong sound
● Have been advised by a healthcare professional to avoid intense sound or vibration
● Are uncertain for any other reason
Please do not assume that a sound bath is automatically suitable because it is a complementary wellbeing experience.
I am a sound practitioner, not a trained Doctor and I cannot diagnose a condition or provide medical clearance. Where there is any uncertainty, please seek advice from the healthcare professional who understands your individual health history.
Your safety will always matter more than attending a session.
Sharon💜
The Temple of Sounds – Cheshire
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