What is a Holistic Sound Practitioner?
A holistic sound practitioner is a skilled professional who employs sound as a therapeutic tool for overall well-being.
Trained in various sound modalities like gongs, bowls, and voice, they blend ancient traditions with modern neuroscience.
By understanding the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, these practitioners guide individuals through personalised sound experiences, promoting relaxation, healing, and self-discovery.
Holistic sound practitioners create a harmonious environment, leveraging sound vibrations to address physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances, fostering a sense of wholeness and vitality in their clients.
This course is accredited by the Complimentary Medical Association and upon completion you will be able to join the CMA as a member and use the credentials MCMA after your name.
Holistic Sound Practitioner Diploma
Professional Accreditation with the Complementary Medical Association
Train with The Holistic College and become a fully accredited Holistic Sound Practitioner. Our comprehensive program blends theory, practical training, and reflective practice, ensuring you graduate with confidence, skill, and professional recognition.
About the Practitioner Disciplines
Our Holistic Sound Practitioner training offers five distinct disciplines, each with unique qualities and therapeutic applications. You may choose one or more as your specialism.
Gong
The gong produces deep, resonant tones that work on physical, emotional, and energetic levels. Its powerful vibrations can induce a meditative state, release tension, and facilitate profound relaxation and energetic clearing. Gong sessions are often used to rebalance the body’s natural rhythms and support emotional release.
Singing Bowls
Metal and crystal singing bowls create harmonic overtones that can calm the mind, soothe the nervous system, and balance the energy centres (chakras). They are particularly effective in meditation, stress reduction, and promoting a sense of inner harmony.
Voice
The human voice is a versatile healing tool capable of transmitting intention and vibration directly. Voice-based sound healing may involve toning, mantra, overtone singing, or intuitive vocalisation to restore balance, release blocked energy, and encourage emotional expression.
Drum
Drumming connects us to the heartbeat of the Earth and can promote grounding, focus, and deep relaxation. The steady rhythms can help synchronise brainwaves, supporting meditative states, emotional release, and connection to inner guidance.
Applied Frequency
Applied frequency involves using specific sound frequencies, often delivered through tuning forks or other instruments, to target areas of the body or energy field. These frequencies can support physical healing, energy clearing, and rebalancing at a cellular level.
Qualification Requirements
- Attend the Principles of Sound Healing (PoSH), including tutorials and live Q&A sessions.
- Attend at least 3 Practitioner Weekends.
- Complete and submit 21 case studies in your chosen specialisms: Gong, Singing Bowl, Voice, Drum, Applied Frequency.
- Submit a reflective project expressing your unique approach as a sound practitioner.
Note: The Gong Practitioner course runs over two weekends and counts as two of the three required weekends.
Course Fees
Principles of Sound Healing (PoSH) – £600
- 16 consecutive weekly live online sessions (recorded for replay).
- Includes final exam, supervision, and case study assessment.
Practitioner Weekends – £350 per weekend
Available to all current or past students of The Holistic College. External applicants may request a place via info@theholisticcollege.com.
Example Pathways
| Pathway | PoSH | Practitioner Modules | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gong & Bowl | £600 | Gong* £700, Bowl £350 | £1,650 |
| Gong & Voice | £600 | Gong* £700, Voice £350 | £1,650 |
| Gong & Drum | £600 | Gong* £700, Drum £350 | £1,650 |
| Gong & Applied Frequency | £600 | Gong* £700, Applied Frequency £350 | £1,650 |
| Bowl, Voice & Drum | £600 | Bowl £350, Voice £350, Drum £350 | £1,650 |
| Bowl, Voice & Applied Frequency | £600 | Bowl £350, Voice £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £1,650 |
| Bowl, Drum & Applied Frequency | £600 | Bowl £350, Drum £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £1,650 |
| Voice, Drum & Applied Frequency | £600 | Voice £350, Drum £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £1,650 |
| Gong, Bowl & Voice | £600 | Gong* £700, Bowl £350, Voice £350 | £2,000 |
| Gong, Bowl & Drum | £600 | Gong* £700, Bowl £350, Drum £350 | £2,000 |
| Gong, Bowl & Applied Frequency | £600 | Gong* £700, Bowl £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £2,000 |
| Gong, Voice & Drum | £600 | Gong* £700, Voice £350, Drum £350 | £2,000 |
| Gong, Voice & Applied Frequency | £600 | Gong* £700, Voice £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £2,000 |
| Gong, Drum & Applied Frequency | £600 | Gong* £700, Drum £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £2,000 |
| All Practitioner Modules | £600 | Gong* £700, Bowls £350, Voice £350, Drum £350, Applied Frequency £350 | £2,700 |
*Gong Practitioner counts as 2 weekends (£700 total).
2026 Training Dates
Principles of Sound Healing (PoSH) – Live Online (Wednesdays 18:00–20:30)
Feb – May 2026
Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25
Mar: 4, 11, 18, 25
Apr: 1, 8, 15, 22
May: 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug – Nov 2026
Aug: 5, 12, 18, 26
Sept: 2, 9, 16, 30
Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov: 4, 11, 18, 25
Practitioner Weekends
From Feb 2026
- Gong 1 of 2 – 21 & 22 Feb
- Drum – 21 & 22 Mar
- Bowls – 18 & 19 Apr
- Voice – 16 & 17 May
- Gong 2 of 2 – 13 & 14 Jun
- Applied Frequency – 18 & 19 Jul
From Aug 2026
- Gong 1 of 2 – 22 & 23 Aug
- Drum – 19 & 20 Sept
- Bowl – 17 & 18 Oct
- Voice – 21 & 22 Nov
- Applied Frequency – 12 & 13 Dec
- Gong 2 of 2 – 19 & 20 Dec
Additional Dates
- Drum Birthing: 14 Feb, 4 Jul, 24 Oct 2026
- Winter Solstice Puja: 20 Dec 2026