Welcome to ToneCenter,
the holistic sound healing practice of musician and educator Samer Ghadry

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Sound Healing

What is it?
Rejuvenating and improving health with sound or music is an ancient practice that is currently experiencing a somewhat large reemergence, thanks in part to the internet, global commerce, modern technology, and an increased interest in holistic wellbeing. We have more access to a wealth of tools and modalities, both new and old, which when used with care and understanding can engender one of the most accessible and risk-free ways to reduce stress, improve sleep, encourage mental clarity and creativity, help with emotional processing, provide pain relief, and more.

How does it work?
In short, sound healing utilizes acoustics to work on several levels. Sounds and certain types of music, when applied after proper training and with great care, can help us glide into parasympathetic nervous system responses where the body can rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Getting out of extreme, repeated or prolonged states of stress is vital for our bodies to heal themselves and give us lasting quality of life. Sometimes we struggle with letting go of looping thoughts - sound can help us disconnect from these negative patterns and allow us start anew. If we have physical pain, sound can help the body produce nitric oxide, which is critical for pain relief and many other self-healing functions. Binaural or monaural beats help guide us into more useful brain rhythm / activity. How we deploy acoustics can derive from clinical / scientific knowledge, as well from as intuitive or subjective discovery - so long as we are being thoughtful, safe, and grounded, without putting anyone in harm’s way. As long as we are prioritizing common sense and safety, sound-healing has very little risk with profoundly positive results.

Who is this for?
Sound healing is for just about everyone. From skeptics of the art to those who have spent lots of time in spiritual spaces and practices. Anyone can approach and find great support when the offering is attentive and tuned-in. There are still many very new and inexperienced practitioners, and since this is not a licensed practice and anyone can jump into a facilitator role with minimal experience, clients should use discernment when choosing, and perhaps be understanding when an inexperienced facilitator did not impress. Ask friends for recommendations, or ask other practitioners that you trust.

Who is Samer?
Samer Ghadry is a musician and sound healing facilitator based in New York City. He began learning formally in January 2018, and continues to study with and assist several top teachers in the field. He has worked with arts non-profits, educational institutions and museums, and has offered several hundreds of group and private sessions in a wide variety of spaces. As a musician, Samer has toured the US and Europe several times, playing with Matthew Dear, Deradoorian, and Dave Harrington. He provided recordings for the score of Everything Everywhere All At Once, and played crystal bowls and gongs on one track in Alanis Morissette’s Storm Before the Calm. Samer finds ways to blend his background as a musician and improvisor into healing spaces, bringing people from various walks of life into spaces of safety and healing.

Where does this happen?
We offer regular classes at various venues in the tri-state area as well as private events and corporate wellness programs. These include Sage + Sound, Public Records, Maha Rose, and many more. View the calendar below for more info or email to inquire.