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Chapter Nine

Sonatherapy Application SystemsTM

In 2004 Steamboat Healing Center began applying Cymatic Therapy for the public. The

unit we started with was the Cyma 1000 distributed by Cymatherapy International — now

Cyma Technologies International in Atlanta, Georgia. Steamboat Healing Center continues to

utilize that unit for clients seeking Cymatic/vibrational therapy.

While using the Cyma 1000 for several years with hundreds of clients, I decided that

there were additional vibrational techniques/technologies that might prove even more beneficial

in therapies. Therefore, I began to develop the combinatorial approach we have now trade-

marked as “Sonatherapy .” TM

In 2006 I presented at a conference held in Atlanta, at which time I said that it was

becoming clear that the pulsing of multiple-frequency arrays was desirable — and at specific

infrasonic rates, since it is now known that the lower frequencies and resonances have superior

healing potentials. I had determined that the best way to accomplish this pulsing and/or

panning was by having two stereo applicators, as opposed to a single monophonic applicator,

connected to a unit that could be programmed to produce more precise frequencies and

combinations. Further, I wanted a computer program wherein one could investigate numerous

“commutations” by actually typing in the numbers (including decimal places), while beginning

to visualize these “Sonations” in the lab as Cymatic geometries, for example, in a dish of water.

Shortly after 2006 a colleague, Steve Satra, developed a schematic to be used with the free

online program, Analog Box. (See below.)

Thus, we began building applicators, programming the Analog Box schematic, and

comparing Cymatic wave fronts in the studio in order to determine archetypal geometries and

“class” distinctions among hundreds/thousands of frequency combinations.

The Acoustic Foot Bath:

Early on we built and began using an acoustic foot bath. This unit is quite easy to

assemble. One only needs a plastic basin (large enough to accommodate the feet) with stereo

transducers glued to the bottom. The transducers are then connected to an amplifier carrying

sound from the computer Analog Box program and/or saved wave files.

The beauty, and simplicity, of this device lies in the fact that (1) sound travels 4.3 times

faster in water, (2) there is immediate transmission of the sound into the feet, legs, knees, hips,

spine, etc., (3) the two wave fronts from the transducers produce and even more powerful

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“Vesica Piscis” in the center of the tub, and (4) other parts of the body and fields may be

treated with additional transducers while the client is enjoying a warm, geothermal, acoustic

foot massage.

Picture above is the bottom of the acoustic foot bath with two Vidsonix transducers

attached to the floor of the plastic tub. The tub is relatively hard (tensil density) with slightly

rounded corners — in order to avoid sharp angles that would alter the wave fronts.

In the photo above an additional water-proof applicator is being employed to further

entrain areas of the feet, lower legs, and knees. If the Sonatherapist has an amplifier set-up that

includes multiple stereo outlets, additional applicators may be used on other parts of the body,

e.g., solar plexus, shoulders, neck, head, etc.

The key to making sound applicators lies in acquiring good transducers. Over the past

several years we have ordered these from two primary sources:

(1) The Vidsonix company in North Carolina

http://www.vidsonix.com/

(2) The Rolen-Star company: Richtech in Stockton, California

http://www.invisiblestereo.com/

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The two transducers are quite similar, but the Rolen-Star transducer is slightly larger

and heavier that the Vidsonix. Each of these models may be used directly as hand held

applicators, if properly attached to an amplifier.

Handheld Applicators:

If one wishes to have a handle, then a handheld illuminating magnifier (plastic) may be

used to hold the transducer(s). This is the approach we began following in 2004, but the

inexpensive white plastic magnifiers are sometimes difficult to find.

(See: http://www.seeitbigger.com/Carson_MagniTop_Magnifier_2x_p/ctt-pt90.htm).

The photo above shows a handheld illuminated magnifier. After removing the lens, a

transducer may be secured into the head. The handle opens to reveal a battery mechanism that

supplies the illuminating bulb. This bulb can be removed, an audio cable rewired in its place,

thereby, allowing the unit’s sound signal to be turned on or off at will.

Rolen-Star Transducers

Magnifier with Small Speaker. Larger magnifier with

Rolen-Star Transducer.

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These tactile transducers supply excellent sound with vibration (due to the central brass

pin) to the body and its fields. Because the Vidsonix transducer is lighter and smaller, it is more

easily managed as a handheld applicator. The Rolen-Star is a bit larger and heavier. The

advantage with the latter is that the electro-magnetic coil is thicker and puts out a much

stronger pulsed EMF signal.

Of course, the transducers are simply substitutes for the better designed applicators

made available by Trevor Hudson in England at Telesound, Ltd. (See:

http://www.telesound.co.uk/) These are the instruments based upon Sir Dr. Peter Guy

Manners’ original designs.

On the left is the standard sized Telesound sound applicator, while on the right are two

smaller (stereo) applicators. The larger is excellent for general applications, e.g., on the body,

in the fields, etc. The two smaller instruments may be used for stereo applications in smaller

areas, e.g., the eyes, around the head and ears, alongside the throat, toes, fingers,— or when

more subtle sound (applicators beside one another) may be more beneficial in a focused area.

Typical Set-Up:

In order to apply Cymatic Sonations to the client one must have (1) applicator(s), (2)

amplifier, (3) sound source — such as a computer, CD or DVD player, perhaps tape player.

Vidsonix Transducer mounted in a

handheld illuminated magnifier. Smaller Vidsonix Transducers.

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We have found that analog sound (tape

players), with tube amplifiers, produce more

therapeutic sound than do digital units. However,

at this time there is no way to obtain the exactitude

in frequency counts, pulsing, panning, et al absent

a good computer program (digital) in place.

Oftentimes I advise individuals to at least

acquire a good set of speakers for their computers.

This is not only a good idea in general — for

hearing properly, but the speakers may also be

handheld and applied directly to the body and its

fields.

(Note: Some people also use quality headphones — even on the body.)

Home System:

In our home at Steamboat Hot Springs, my wife and I have set-up a simple system in

the den. It is comprised of two Vidsonix transducers, a Pyle Pro PTA3 150-watt amplifier, and

an RCA DVD player. I simply make DVDs of the Sonations for specific conditions, and we

may play these at home, for/on ourselves, as desired.

In the photos above one may see: On the left, DVD player, amplifier, transducers. Top

right: The Pyle Pro amplifier and transducers. Right below: The transducers have Velcro

patches attached so that they may be secured to another Velcro belt, e.g, for wrapping around

certain body areas — eliminating the need of holding the transducers while receiving Sonations.

Standard powered computer speakers.

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Analog Box:

The schematic above was designed by Steve Satra and can be utilized on a computer to

create Sonations using Analog Box, the online program — now free to download. (See:

http://www.kvraudio.com/news/5544) In SONA, the schematic is given/ contained on the

“Data Disc” that comes with the book.

The schematic shows (Left to Right): (1) A slider that can move any Sonation up or

down four octaves; (2) Five independent frequency oscillators with “Level” control at the

bottom; (3) Five mixers; (4) “Pan Speed” box to set infrasonic pulsing rates; (5) Oscilloscope

at the top for viewing wave form; and, (6) Master “Output Level” that may be adjusted.

Light Applicators:

This photo is of the standard LED Light Applicator also

available from Telesound, Ltd. in England. Applicators for each

color of the spectrum may be obtained.

The applicator may be plugged directly into an audio

output — and will “pulse” with the sound.

At Steamboat Healing Center we have developed several

different ways of applying light and color with the Sonations. The

primary unit(s) we use employ theatrical PAR cans, on stands,

with colored filters, as needed. The color filters are obtained from

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Cosolargy International, The Dinshah Society affiliates, and other sources. A simple “light

organ” is used to connect the sound output to the electrical supply for the PAR cans.

Note that one set of lamps is positioned for horizontal irradiations, while the one on the

tall stand can be moved and oriented at various angles.

Research & Development:

Over the years we have been developing new and better instrumentation for application

of the WFB Sonations. Below is an infrasonic applicator developed by Erik Larson that we use

all the time.

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Steve Satra designed for us a water-proof applicator that emits full and rich signals in

Sonatherapy sessions.TM

Finally, Adam Reed has been developing the “SONA BOX,” which, when complete,

can be programmed via USB from a computer Excel chart to obtain any Sonation — with

analog output. Also capable of panning/pulsing the signals, the read out of the unit is accurate

to three or four decimal places. Having already tested the unit is sessions, we look forward to

the completion of this unit, which will be a huge contribution within the world of vibrational

healing.