Sound Therapy
Sound Therapy with Ola Walsh | Coming May 2026
Sound therapy is an experience that works on every level of your being. With guided reflection and somatic exploration, 1:1 sound therapy sessions create the conditions for real release and lasting change.
Sound has been used as a tool for healing across cultures for thousands of years — and modern research is now beginning to understand why.
The *BAST Method is a clinical approach to sound therapy, developed over 30 years and grounded in ongoing research. It goes far beyond relaxation and sound bathing — using specific frequencies, intervals and carefully selected instrument combinations to influence brainwave states and support the nervous system. I trained with BAST to Advanced Practitioner level and bring this method into every session I offer.
Each instrument is chosen with intention — selected according to what you bring to the session and what your body needs in that moment. Using Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, monochord, tuning forks, voice and more, sound reaches places that conventional relaxation techniques often cannot.
What sets the BAST Method apart is its unique reflective process — each session opens and closes with guided conversation, helping you connect what you feel in your body to what's happening in your life. More than an immersive sound experience, it is a structured, therapeutic process, held gently and guided entirely by your needs.
Sound therapy has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, support emotional regulation and encourage deep states of relaxation that the body uses to restore and heal.
“Ola's skills and abilities with sound therapy have truly been remarkable. I have had pain and difficulty with interoception forever, but I didn't know how I could manage this naturally. I'm an NHS specialist occupational therapist with a rather stressful role, and stepping into Ola's sound therapy sessions has been so relaxing. Like a full body massage with sound.”
— Lucy, NHS Specialist Occupational Therapist
Coming Soon
From May 2026, I will be offering the following services in New Zealand
1:1 Sound Therapy Sessions
A gently structured session using live therapeutic sound and guided reflection — shaped entirely around what you need in that moment. No two sessions are ever the same.
Partner Sessions
A sound therapy experience for two — an opportunity to slow down, reconnect and be present with someone you love. For partners, family members and friends.
Group Sound Baths
A communal sonic journey for small groups — a powerful, communal experience for deep rest and release. Beautiful for friends, colleagues, community spaces, or as a special occasion gift.
Corporate Wellbeing
Bringing the therapeutic power of sound into workplace settings — supporting teams to decompress, rebalance and return to their best. An accessible, effective addition to any wellbeing programme.
Clinical Settings
Working alongside healthcare professionals to support patient wellbeing — integrating sound therapy alongside conventional medical treatment.
Get in touch
If you'd like to be among the first to know when sessions open, or simply want to find out more, please get in touch.
In the meantime
Reiki sessions are available now — in person in Palmerston North and Wellington, New Zealand, and via Distance Reiki worldwide.