October 2025
Hi everyone,
This month's newsletter will feature:
My musings
Questions
Research about Tinnitus
Next Events
Special offer
Monthly Reflections
So I have been a bit quiet lately- no September newsletter i'm afraid. In august I focussed on my Sound and Sleep package and the notion of going with the FLOW – that gentle reminder that life doesn’t always go to plan - well I must have had a premonition or something as my September certainly didn't go to plan and was quite testing! But here I am having ridden the wave and floating on calm waters again. What got me through was a yoga and sound mini-retreat, connection with kind friends and family and receiving caring texts and offers of help. However, I don't know about you but when I am like a rabbit in the headlights I can't think what I need help with. But this time I finally learnt what help I need to ask for in times of stress - batch cooking for the freezer and dog walkers!!
By the way, you may like to know that I offer a special deal on 1:1 sound healing sessions in exchange for dog care. Just ask me. So now for a few quick questions...
Questions
Do you want to be added to my WhatsApp group for Hema sounds for quick and easy access to news an communication?
Are you interested in a mid-month sound bath on a Friday probably?
Would you be interested in attending a small group workshop on how to use sound healing in your own home home?
Do you know I offer VOUCHERS for birthdays, Christmas and other events and provide sound baths for any occasion or work reward or wellbeing event?
Let me know what you think by email please.
Research
This months research article is by Patricia Simonetti et al (2018) who found that a certain sound therapy called 'fractal toning' can help improve chronic Tinnitus in a similar way to some sound baths.
Fractal tones are generated using mathematical algorithms, ensuring smooth and predictable changes in pitch and rhythm that are engaging without becoming monotonous, much like the sound of wind chimes and promote relaxation by encouraging the brain to focus away from the internal ringing. How it works:
The tones help to mask the sound of tinnitus by providing an external, more pleasant sound for the brain to focus on.
The predictable yet varied nature of the tones encourages passive listening and a sense of calm and relaxation.
Because the tones are never exactly the same, the brain is less likely to become "immune" to their therapeutic effects, unlike with more familiar or monotonous music.
The sounds are designed to be familiar enough to be comforting but varied enough to maintain interest and avoid being predictable.
Click here to hear examples of fractal tones
Click here for another interesting article about tinnitus and sound therapy
