Have you ever noticed how a favorite song can instantly shift your mood? Or how the gentle sound of waves crashing on the beach can calm your mind after a stressful day? That’s the essence of sound healing—a therapeutic practice that harnesses the power of sound to help you find balance, relaxation, and emotional healing. At Monima Wellness, we incorporate sound healing treatment into our holistic approach to women’s mental health, trauma, and addiction recovery.
As the first women-only mental health treatment center in San Diego, we specialize in empowering women to heal from trauma and mental health challenges. Sound healing is just one of the many ways we support women in reconnecting with themselves, rediscovering inner peace, and rebuilding their lives.
Sound healing is like a massage for the mind and nervous system—instead of hands, it uses sound waves and vibrations to release tension and restore balance. Practitioners use instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, and chimes to create therapeutic sound frequencies that promote relaxation and mental clarity.
While sound healing has ancient roots, modern science is beginning to confirm its benefits. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine found that participants who engaged in Tibetan singing bowl meditation reported significant reductions in stress, anxiety, anger, and fatigue, along with an increase in overall well-being. The study also found that those who had never practiced sound healing before experienced even greater reductions in stress and tension, proving that even a single session can have immediate benefits.
At Monima Wellness, sound healing for mental health is integrated into our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) to help women cultivate emotional balance, manage stress, and process trauma in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Think of sound healing as a way to hit your nervous system’s “reset” button. Life can leave us feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, or stuck in our emotions. Sound healing helps cut through that chaos by creating a space where your body and mind can be. Here’s how it can help:
Stress has been directly linked to various physical and mental health issues, including heart disease, anxiety disorders, and addiction. Sound healing triggers the relaxation response, a physiological process that lowers blood pressure, slows the heart rate, and reduces cortisol levels—helping to calm the nervous system and relieve tension. In the 2016 study, participants experienced an immediate drop in stress and tension levels after just one sound healing session.
When life feels overwhelming, sound healing provides a grounding experience that helps regulate emotions. The rhythmic vibrations created by instruments like Tibetan singing bowls and crystal bowls encourage the brain to shift into alpha and theta brainwave states, which are associated with deep meditation and emotional stability. Studies show that these brainwave states can help improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Women recovering from trauma often hold tension in their bodies as a result of chronic activation of the fight-or-flight response. Sound healing helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which signals the body that it is safe to relax. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which may require revisiting painful memories, sound healing allows for non-verbal emotional processing, making it a gentle and accessible method for trauma recovery.
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After a sound healing session, many women describe feeling mentally clearer and more centered. This is because sound therapy helps balance brainwave activity, reducing mental clutter and enhancing concentration, memory, and decision-making. A study in Frontiers in Psychology found that rhythmic sound vibrations can help stabilize brainwave activity, leading to improved cognitive function and mental clarity.
If you’ve never experienced sound healing before, you might be wondering what it’s like. Imagine stepping into a peaceful, softly lit room, where you can lie down on a comfortable mat and simply let go. As the session begins, you’ll hear the gentle hum of singing bowls, gongs, and chimes, creating a soothing wave of sound that washes over you.
Here’s what a typical session at Monima Wellness looks like:
It’s a bit like taking a mini-vacation for your mind—no passport required.
While sound healing has been used for centuries in cultures worldwide, modern research is now catching up to explain its therapeutic benefits. The 2016 study on Tibetan singing bowl meditation found that sound therapy:
Another study published in Frontiers in Psychology highlighted how rhythmic drumming and sound vibrations help regulate the nervous system, making sound healing a particularly effective tool for individuals recovering from trauma or PTSD.
Unlike standalone sound healing studios, we use sound healing as part of a broader, holistic program designed specifically for women and female-identifying individuals. At Monima Wellness, it’s one piece of a larger puzzle that includes evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and group therapy. Together, these approaches create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs. Sound healing fits beautifully into our PHP and IOP programs, where we focus on trauma recovery and mental health challenges. It’s a unique way to break through emotional barriers and add depth to your healing process.
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Monima is individualized for women and offers part-time, intentional, and comprehensive treatment for challenges related to mental health and trauma recovery.
IOP is designed specifically for women ready for level of support above traditional once-per-week therapy, or as a stepping stone between a full-time recovery program — such as PHP or residential treatment — and returning to their daily routines full-time.
The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Monima provides treatment for women seeking a comprehensive and full-time mental health treatment program that fosters lasting mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.
PHP is the highest level of care available at Monima, intentionally designed for women that are ready for a step above basic therapy, psychiatric support, or IOP. Most clients take a leave of absence from work, school, or their daily routines to fully immerse themselves in healing.
Monima Wellness offers an outpatient program (OP) to provide continued mental health support while integrating into their daily lives. This program is ideal for those transitioning from more intensive levels of care, such as PHP or intensive outpatient treatment. Sometimes referred to as aftercare, the OP emphasizes maintaining and building upon the progress achieved in previous phases, allowing clients to begin balancing their recovery with work, education, or family responsibilities.
Unlike standalone sound healing studios, we use sound healing as part of a broader, holistic program designed specifically for women and female-identifying individuals. At Monima Wellness, it’s one piece of a larger puzzle that includes evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and group therapy. Together, these approaches create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Sound healing fits beautifully into our PHP and IOP programs, where we focus on trauma recovery and mental health challenges. It’s a unique way to break through emotional barriers and add depth to your healing process.
A growing body of research suggests that spiritual well-being is closely linked to emotional and psychological health. A recent study on sound healing and mood found that:
What does this mean? Sound healing doesn’t just reduce stress—it can also create a sense of inner peace, clarity, and purpose. For many women struggling with mental health challenges, finding meaning in their healing journey is just as important as reducing symptoms.
At Monima Wellness, we incorporate sound healing to help women not only feel better but also reconnect with their sense of self, strength, and resilience.
San Diego is full of wellness centers, but Monima Wellness is different. As the first women-only mental health treatment center in the area, we create a space where women feel safe, understood, and supported. Here’s what sets us apart:
Sound healing is an accessible and adaptable therapy, making it suitable for women facing a range of challenges, including:
Whether you’re seeking relief from overwhelming emotions or exploring new ways to process trauma, sound healing can provide a soothing and effective avenue for healing.
Contact us today at 858-500-1542 to begin crafting your path to recovery.
At Monima Wellness, we believe in helping women reclaim their peace, strength, and emotional balance. Our sound healing treatment is just one of the many ways we support women in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
If you’re looking for a mental health treatment program offering holistic treatments like sound healing in San Diego, Monima Wellness is here to guide you. Contact us today to learn more about our PHP and IOP programs and discover how holistic healing can transform your life.
