Sound Therapy Certification
Duration: 5 hours
Format: Instructional + experiential
CE Credits: 5 CE credits through Yoga Alliance
Instructor: Auburn Juliano-HerchekLink: www.shineakron.com/sound-therapy
Full details regarding our Sound Program—including sound bundles and optional 1:1 mentoring—can be found here.
About This Certification
This instructional and experiential Sound Therapy Certification is a foundational course designed for anyone who feels called to work with sound as a tool for healing, regulation, and well-being.
Led by Auburn Juliano-Herchek, an educated and experienced sound practitioner, this training blends science, subtle energy awareness, and real-world facilitation skills. You’ll learn how to work confidently and intentionally with crystal singing bowls in both personal and professional settings.
This certification provides a strong foundation for facilitating effective group sound baths, offering private sound sessions, and integrating sound into existing wellness practices. Equal emphasis is placed on understanding why sound works and how to apply it ethically and skillfully.
Professional Designation & Pathway Clarity
Upon completing the Sound Therapy Certification, graduates may refer to themselves as a Sound Apprentice, reflecting foundational training in sound therapy and crystal singing bowl facilitation.
This training teaches you how to confidently facilitate private and group sound experiences.
At Shine, practitioner-level titles represent not only education, but integration, mentorship, and real-world application.
Graduates who complete:
The Sound Therapy Certification
A Community Sound Bath Session
One 1-hour private mentoring session with Auburn
may use the designation Crystal Singing Bowl Practitioner, recognizing deeper mentorship, feedback, and embodied facilitation experience. Mentorship bundles can be found on our sound page.
What You Can Do After This Foundational Training
The Sound Therapy Certification equips you with the knowledge, experiential practice, and confidence to begin working with sound in meaningful ways.
After completing this foundational course, you are prepared to:
Host private sound sessions for individuals, friends, family, or clients
Facilitate group sound baths in studios, wellness spaces, community settings, or private gatherings
Integrate crystal singing bowls into existing offerings such as yoga classes, meditation, Reiki, or wellness sessions
Use sound intentionally as a tool for personal regulation, restoration, and energetic balance
This certification also serves as the entry point into Shine’s expanded sound practitioner pathways for those seeking advanced training and designation.
This certification is ideal for:
Anyone interested in using sound as a tool for healing or emotional well-being
Yoga instructors
Reiki practitioners and energy healers
Therapists and wellness professionals
Meditation guides
Individuals seeking sound therapy for their own personal wellness journey
No prior experience is required.
Prerequisites
None — all are welcome.
What You’ll Learn
This training includes both education and experiential learning, covering:
Instructor-led sound immersion
What sound is and how it affects the body and mind
What sound therapy is and how it’s used intentionally
The science behind energy, frequency, and vibration
Benefits of sound therapy for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
How sound replenishes and regulates the nervous system
How sound works within the subtle energy system
Chakras and sound (notes and frequencies)
Introduction to sound healing instruments, with a primary focus on:
Crystal singing bowls
Wands and mallets
How to properly care for crystal singing bowls
Practical Application
You’ll learn how to use sound effectively in:
Personal self-care and regulation practices
Private sessions with clients, family, or friends
Group sound baths
Relaxation and restorative environments
This training is hands-on and experiential by design, ensuring you leave feeling confident—not just informed.
Hands-On Experience
Each participant will be assigned:
Their own crystal singing bowl to explore and practice with during class
A tuning fork for brief exposure and exploration (introductory only)
Participants will also have the opportunity to experience and practice with additional sound instruments throughout the training.
Preregistration is required. A minimum of 2 students is required for this training. If the minimum is not met, the class will be cancelled at the discretion of the teacher. If SHINE cancels the event for any reason, students will have the option of a refund or to be moved to a future date.
Please note before committing to the class: If student cancels or decides not to attend the certification, class fees are non-refundable. Fee can be transferred to a different date if communicated at least 5 days in advance and if minimum class size is met. Processing fee applies.
