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About SHVSA

SHVSA is the leading nonprofit association dedicated to preserving and upholding the integrity of sound healing. We represent the global sound healing community, ensuring that this ancient art remains authentic, intact, and true to its roots in today’s rapidly changing world. Our mission is to foster and support the highest standards of quality, safety, and accessibility in the teaching and practice of sound healing, safeguarding it against the dilution and experimentation that can erode its profound impact.

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brown ceramic bowl on white surface
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person holding quarts
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brown tobacco
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a couple of metal bowls sitting on top of a table
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Origin

Our vision is to establish Sound Healing, Vibrational and Sonotherapy Association (SHVSA) as a widely recognized and respected therapeutic practice, rooted in both ancient wisdom and contemporary science. We aim to elevate the credibility of sound healing by setting rigorous standards for education, practice, and ethics, ensuring that every practitioner, teacher, and institution associated with SHVSA embodies the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. By fostering a global community committed to excellence, we envision a future where sound healing is an integral part of holistic health and well-being, embraced and respected worldwide for its profound impact on the mind, body, and spirit.

The Sound Healing, Vibrational and Sonotherapy Association (SHVSA) is dedicated to elevating the art and practice of sound healing through the standardization of educational practices, the promotion of ethical guidelines, and the unwavering commitment to authenticity. Our mission is to ensure that sound healing is practiced with integrity, precision, and respect for its ancient roots, while also integrating modern scientific understanding. As a non-profit organization, we strive to create a supportive and regulated environment for practitioners, educators, and institutions, fostering a global community where sound healing is accessible, respected, and upheld to the highest standards.

The Sound Healing, Vibrational and Sonotherapy Association (SHVSA) was born from a deep-rooted commitment to preserving the purity and authenticity of sound healing—a practice that has been passed down through generations of master healers. The founders of SHVSA are not just practitioners; they are guardians of a tradition that spans centuries, having learned directly from those who have safeguarded this ancient wisdom. These generational healers, often secluded in remote parts of the world, have maintained the original essence of sound healing, ensuring that the knowledge remains undiluted and true to its origins.

Our Focus

The idea for SHVSA took shape when these healers, recognized a disturbing trend. As sound healing gained popularity in the modern world, it became increasingly commercialized, with many practitioners lacking the depth of knowledge and respect for the tradition. Crystal bowls and machine-made instruments began to replace the handcrafted Tibetan singing bowls, and the teachings were often reduced to superficial techniques without understanding the profound spiritual and energetic principles behind them. Determined to protect and promote the true essence of sound healing, we came together to create SHVSA—a non-profit association dedicated to doing things right.

Our Milestones

Since its founding, SHVSA has achieved several key milestones that underscore its commitment to maintaining the integrity of sound healing. We envision an association that would set the highest standards for practice, ensuring that sound healing is taught and performed with the reverence and depth it deserves. SHVSA was established as a beacon of integrity, aiming to uphold the rich legacy of sound healing while making it accessible and credible in the modern world.

  • Development of Authentic Educational Standards: SHVSA's first significant achievement was the creation of a rigorous curriculum, deeply rooted in the teachings of generational healers. This curriculum, which spans multiple levels of certification, was designed to ensure that students not only learn the techniques but also understand the spiritual and energetic foundations of sound healing.

  • Global Certification Program: SHVSA launched a comprehensive certification program that upholds the highest standards of practice. This program certifies practitioners, teachers, and schools who commit to teaching and practicing sound healing as it was meant to be—a sacred and profound art form. To date, hundreds of practitioners have been certified under this program, each one carrying forward the true essence of sound healing.

  • Partnerships with Cultural Preservation Groups: Recognizing the importance of preserving the traditional aspects of sound healing, SHVSA has partnered with cultural preservation groups to support the artisans who create authentic, handmade Tibetan singing bowls and other traditional instruments. These partnerships help sustain the communities that have kept these traditions alive, ensuring that the tools used in sound healing remain authentic and true to their origins.

  • Implementation of Strict Ethical Guidelines: To protect the sanctity of sound healing, SHVSA developed a strict Code of Conduct for all members. This Code ensures that all affiliated practitioners, teachers, and institutions adhere to ethical practices, respect the cultural heritage of sound healing, and prioritize the well-being of their clients and students.

  • Recognition as a Standard-Bearer for Authentic Sound Healing: SHVSA’s unwavering dedication to maintaining the purity of sound healing has earned it recognition from wellness communities, cultural organizations, and holistic health practitioners worldwide. The association continues to advocate for sound healing as a respected and credible practice, emphasizing the importance of doing it right.

These milestones reflect SHVSA's ongoing mission to protect and promote the true essence of sound healing. By preserving the teachings of generational healers and setting rigorous standards, SHVSA ensures that sound healing remains a powerful and authentic tool for holistic well-being. The association’s story is one of dedication, respect, and an unwavering commitment to doing things right.

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