There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when sound and stillness meet.
This month, I’m thrilled to be co-hosting an Acupuncture Sound Bath with Morgan—a deeply restorative event that blends the ancient wisdom of acupuncture with the vibrational medicine of sound. Whether you’re a Zen Den regular or brand new to this kind of healing work, this experience offers a powerful way to reset your nervous system and reconnect with yourself.
But what exactly is an acupuncture sound bath—and why does it feel so healing?
Let’s dive into both the science and the spirit of it.
The Science: Why Sound Works on a Cellular Level
Sound baths aren’t just a trendy wellness buzzword. Research has shown that sound can create measurable changes in the body and brain.
Vibrational resonance: Our bodies are made mostly of water, and sound waves travel easily through water—meaning your entire body “hears” sound. This vibrational resonance can help release physical tension and stuck energy.
Nervous system regulation: Specific tones (like those produced by singing bowls, gongs, or tuning forks) stimulate the vagus nerve, shifting the body into parasympathetic mode—aka rest, digest, and heal.
Brainwave entrainment: Rhythmic sound patterns can synchronize brainwave activity, gently guiding the mind into deeper meditative states. This helps reduce anxiety, quiet overthinking, and support emotional balance.
Pair that with acupuncture—which regulates qi, calms the shen (spirit), and clears energetic stagnation—and you have a profoundly synergistic experience.
The Spirit: What We Feel But Can’t Always Explain
In Chinese medicine, summer is associated with the Heart and the Fire element. It’s a season of connection, expression, and joy. But when our Heart energy is out of balance, we may feel anxious, restless, or disconnected.
Sound has a unique way of helping us come home to ourselves—of creating coherence between mind, body, and spirit.
When you lie back with needles in place and sound gently washing over you, something happens: time slows, the mind softens, and your body remembers what it feels like to be in harmony.
It’s not uncommon for people to report visions, emotional releases, or deep insights during a sound bath session. Other times, it’s simply the best night of sleep you’ve had in weeks.
Why We’re Offering This Now
Life has felt busy lately—for me, for my patients, for everyone I talk to. Between traveling for my kids’ sports teams and prepping for my first pro bodybuilding show (yes, the cut has begun!), I’ve been craving deeper ways to ground myself and reconnect to joy.
This is why I felt called to offer this experience. Collaborating with Morgan—a gifted sound healer and intuitive guide—feels like the perfect medicine for this season.
Join Us
If your heart is calling for rest, renewal, or just something different… I hope you’ll join us.
Acupuncture Sound Bath Event
🗓️ Saturday, June 28th | 5-6pm or 6:30-7:30pm
📍 Zen Den, San Luis Obispo
✨ Open to all (no prior experience with acupuncture or sound healing needed)
Let this be your invitation to slow down, soften, and receive.
We’ll see you there—on the mat and under the sound.