Sound Journeys for Wellness & Renewal

A Restorative Experience for Patients, Families, and Healthcare Staff – Serving San Luis Obispo County, CA

Bring soothing, meditative Sound Journeys to your health facility designed for patients facing a wide variety of health challenges to gently support relaxation, emotional balance, and overall well-being. These sessions use the power of sound immersion to create a calming experience not only for patients, but also for their families and healthcare providers.

Drumming for Wellness is also available for Health Care Centers.

The Benefits of Sound Journeys

Sound Journeys are widely recognized as a valuable complement to conventional medical and mental health care. Scientific research has shown that sound immersion experiences can support many dimensions of physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being by:

- - Reducing stress and anxiety
  - Increasing relaxation
  - Providing pain relief
  - Supporting immune function
  - Lowering blood pressure and calming heart rate
  - Improving sleep quality
  - Enhancing mood and emotional resilience
  - Enhancing body awareness

“As science continues to uncover new ways to utilize sound healing as medicine in its own right and to amplify virtually every other healing modality — we can fully expect our healthcare system to undergo a significant rewiring in the coming years, with more people than ever experiencing the joy of growth, healing, and wellness.” ~The Shift Network

How Sound Works
Sound frequencies engage the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and restoring balance to the body and mind. This process, known as brainwave entrainment, occurs when brain waves synchronize with external sound frequencies, guiding the mind into a state of calm and clarity. As tension melts away, energy flows more freely, supporting emotional and physical well-being.

What We Offer:

Facilitated by Dee DiGioia, holistic educator and founder of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, each Sound Journey is a gentle, immersive experience featuring:

- - Crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, ocean drum, and more
  - Optional guided breathwork or visualization
  - Trauma-informed, accessibility-minded facilitation
  - A tranquil soundscape for deep rest and self-reflection

Ideal For:

- - Hospital wellness programs
  - Infusion and chemotherapy centers
  - Rehabilitation and recovery spaces
  - Pediatric and family care environments
  - Hospice and palliative care
  - Memory care and elder care facilities

Support for Families and Caregivers:
Sound Journeys offer a calm, nurturing space for families to rest together. Shared stillness and soothing tones can support emotional release and create a gentle reprieve during challenging times.

Support for Healthcare Staff:
These sound sessions offer staff a much-needed space for quiet reflection and restoration. In the midst of high-stress environments, even a brief pause can promote emotional resilience, reduce burnout, and renew energy and focus.

Session Details:

- - Length: 60 minutes (or customizable)
  - Instruments: All sound instruments are provided and arranged for optimal comfort and serenity
  - Format: Seated or reclined

Let’s Collaborate:
Let’s co-create a restorative environment within your healthcare setting — one that supports calm, comfort, and inner peace for all. Sound Journeys can be offered as a one-time event, ongoing series, or integrated into your wellness programming.

Serving San Luis Obispo County, CA

Interested in bringing the healing power of sound to your health facility?

Contact Dee DiGioia 805-270-5523

CURRENT OFFERINGS:

Resonance, Resilience, and Radiant Well-being

Monthly therapeutic wellness experiences for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment, living with cancer, or in post-cancer care. Families and healthcare providers are also warmly welcome.

FREE SERIES! Sponsored by Adventist Health- Sierra Vista in SLO

Event Details

📍 Location: Adventist Health Sierra Vista (1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo)
📅 When: 4th Friday of each month at 5:30pm
💜 Cost: Free for cancer patients (and family)

Registration:

Please register (it’s free). It helps us to know how many to expect and enables us to reach you in the rare event that the event has been canceled.

Or register on the Adventist site.

What to Bring for Your Comfort

- - A yoga mat (or something comfortable to lie on)
  - A blanket
  - Optional – a small pillow and eye cover (if you have one)
  - Wear comfortable clothing for lying on the floor