SOUND HEALING
Individual | Group Sessions
About Sound Healer
Laura Cerrano
Laura’s introduction to the healing arts began at age 12 alongside her mother and Feng Shui master/mentor, Carole Provenzale, where they established Feng Shui Manhattan, Inc. in 1997. In 2011, Laura experienced her first Drum Circle, which inspired her to attend West African Drum Classes for a few years with Richie Guerriero in NY. Laura became a certified sound healer in 2018 through The Center for Advancement of Therapeutic Arts, training with Katie Down, Peter Blum, Joseph Schmidlin, and Michael Jay. After graduating, Laura began facilitating traditional and interactive sound healing events for public and private venues.
Laura is a Certified Rhythm2Recovery facilitator who provides engaging group rhythmic musical activities to support social and emotional development. She’s also studied with the International non-profit Music for People® facilitator and leadership program, where she has integrated social musical improvisation techniques into her drum circles and sound healing events to support the health and well-being of those in attendance. Laura provides sound healing services for private and public gatherings.
What is Sound Healing?
Sound Healing is an ancient practice that offers healing through the power of healing vibrational sound for individuals and groups. Clients enjoy a rich tapestry of sounds from Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, gentle rhythmic drumming, tuning forks, and various other soothing instruments. Sound healing provides a unique and immersive experience that can help release tension and stress, allowing those experiencing it to feel more balanced, harmonious and at peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Answer: Yes!
Practitioners tend to use these words interchangeably. Sound Bath, Sound Healing, and Sound Meditation sessions are all designed with a clear intention to provide an experience that soothes, resets, and nourishes the nervous system.
Notable instruments commonly used during these experiences include gongs, singing bowls (metal/cyrstal), chimes, shurti box (harmonic), string instruments, vocal toning, frame drums, ocean drum, rain stick, and much more!
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Answer: it’s optional
Not everyone enjoys the sensation of sound healing instruments on their body during a session.
However, if the client and/or group requests that approach and is open to that experience of sound healing tools being gently placed on the body, that request can be accommodated as appropriate.
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Answer: No
It is not advised to play any instrument during a sound healing, sound bath, or sound meditation experience extremely loudly for a sustained period of time because that can be very disruptive to the nervous system.
The intention (focus) of the sound healer is to help your body transition from stressed beta waves to slower alpha and theta waves, which promote deep relaxation by gently activating the vagus nerve.
This is not to say no sound healing event can never have loud instruments. What it is saying is, if the facilitator is choosing to play loud, they need to be very intentional about why they are choosing to play certain instruments loud. Again, it’s not advised to sustain a level of loudness that disturbs the nervous system to the point where it initiates beta waves of fight-or-flight feelings.
As a Sound Scape/Sound Healing practitioner, it is always good protocol to inform participants about what they could expect during a sound healing event and how it could affect the body, mind, and emotions.
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Answer: Yes!
You can learn more about Group Sound Healing services by continuing to scroll down to the section that says “Group Sound Healing Services”.
Benefits of Sound Healing
Increases mindfulness
Improves physical health
Chakra balancing
Improve concentration
Feel more connected to self
Improves mood
Feel more connected to others
Sense of inner peace
Improve concentration
Better sleep
Reduces stress
Feel more connected to others
Reduces anxiety
Feel more connected to others
Regulate the nervous system
Pain relief
Our Office is Located in the Village of Farmingdale, NY
Visiting Hours are by Appointment Only
Private Sound Healing Sessions take place at Laura’s healing studio, located in the Village of Farmingdale, NY. The exact address is provided once a deposit or full payment has been processed.
Hours Of Operation:
9 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Sunday
If you have questions or would like to schedule,
Remember, when paying with Zelle or Venmo, you can save on Individual and Group Sound Healing Services.
Group Sound Healing Services
All Group Sound Healing Services are tailored to your specific needs. To craft a truly meaningful Sound Healing experience, please reach out to Laura directly to discuss your vision and receive answers to your questions about the process and fees. For official reservation and scheduling of your group sound healing session, contact Laura directly.
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Team-Building
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats
Birthday Parties
Weddings
Anniversaries
Celebration of Life Ceremonies Women’s and Men’s Groups
Recovery Groups
School cultural and wellness programs
University cultural and wellness programs
Hospitals
Hotels
Art Galleries
Grand Openings
Assisted Living Homes
Sound Sensitive Groups
Social and Wellness support groups
Holidays
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Sound Healing
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Answer:
The price varies due to a few factors
Number of people
Location/Travel time and expenses
Length of Sound Healing event
Accommodations (if the event requires that)
Room rental (if the event requires that)
Permits (if the event requires that)
This is why it's important to contact Laura directly to discuss the logistics in detail to receive a proper quote.
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Answer: Yes!
Laura travels throughout the NY tri state region, Long Island, Nationally and Internationally to provide Group Sound Healing Services for corporate, public (i.e libraries, yoga studies, art galleries, hospital recovery centers) and private events (i.e birthday parties, women’s night out, weddings, etc).
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Answer:
Our sound studio can comfortably host 2 people. Groups bigger than that will require another venue or Laura can travel to your location to provide the group sound healing session.
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Answer: Yes!
This is a great option for spouses and friends who would like to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing experience together. If you would like to schedule a couples or friends sound healing session, our sound healing studio can accommodate two people at a time.
If you prefer that Laura travel to your location to provide the sound healing session, that can be arranged.
