Australian Sound Healers Association (ASHA)

Australia

https://australiansoundhealersassociation.com.au/

About

The Australian Sound Healers Association Ltd (ASHA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and professional recognition of sound and vibrational therapy across Australia and beyond. Founded with a grassroots, trauma-informed vision, ASHA unites practitioners, educators, and the public in a shared commitment to healing through sound.

ASHA offers a nationally recognised Sound Therapy Practitioner Diploma, supports its members with insurance access, peer networks, and ongoing professional development, and maintains a growing directory of qualified sound therapists.

Through research, training, advocacy, and community, ASHA is helping position sound therapy as a credible, ethical, and impactful modality within mainstream wellness and mental health support systems.

Therapies

Sound Therapy Sound Healing

Membership and benefit

Australian Sound Healers Association (ASHA)
ASHA is Australia’s peak body for trauma-informed sound therapy practitioners. We provide education, certification, and a professional community committed to healing through vibration and sound.

Membership Benefits (Silver & Gold Tiers):

Silver Members receive:

Eligibility for discounted practitioner insurance (public liability & professional indemnity)
Digital ASHA membership badge
Access to monthly CPD Zooms and professional updates
Opportunities for community engagement and ethical networking
Discounts on additional training and events

Gold Members receive all Silver benefits, plus:

Listing in the national practitioner directory
Priority access to member promotions and collaborations
Certificate verification for clients and partners
Recognised Gold Membership Badge

ASHA supports members with a balanced approach grounded in science, guided by integrity, and respectful of sound’s ancient roots.

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Requirements

Country of where the person is working/accredited

Australia

Standard of acceptance for each therapies

ASHA Standards of Acceptance for Sound Therapies As Australia’s peak body for sound therapy, ASHA accepts a broad range of sound and vibrational healing modalities. However, all modalities must meet minimum standards for safety, integrity, professionalism, and alignment with trauma-informed practice. Accepted Modalities (if Practitioner is Appropriately Trained): - Gong Therapy - Singing Bowls (Crystal, Tibetan, etc.) - Tuning Fork Therapy (standard or weighted) - Voice Work (toning, mantra, vocal toning) - Drumming for wellness - Handpan and Tongue Drums - Flutes and melodic instruments (e.g. Native American-style, shakuhachi) - Sound Baths & Group Sound Meditations - Vibroacoustic Therapy - Binaural Beats / Brainwave Entrainment (must be used ethically and with consent) - Sound Massage (e.g. bowls on body) – if trained All practices must be: - Trauma-aware and respectful of nervous system sensitivity - Used with informed consent - Operated within the practitioner’s scope of training - Referred out when beyond a practitioner’s qualifications (e.g. severe mental health, complex trauma) - ❌ Not Accepted Under ASHA Registration: - Modalities making unsubstantiated medical claims - Practices involving psychedelics or plant medicine unless approved under legal clinical supervision - Any service marketed as a cure or substitute for medical care - Untrained use of invasive or touch-based techniques - Aggressive vocal catharsis techniques not supported by evidence or risk guidelines - Any modality that disregards the need for client consent, safety, and cultural sensitivity

CPD requirements

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - ASHA encourages all members to engage in ongoing professional development to deepen their skills, expand their knowledge, and uphold trauma-informed, ethical sound therapy practice. - While ASHA does not currently enforce mandatory CPD hours, we recommend practitioners: - Stay informed on trauma-aware care, mental health, and ethical practice - Continue learning through sound therapy workshops, supervision, peer groups, or personal study - Document relevant training or study for future reference - A formal CPD framework is currently under development to support member excellence, insurance alignment, and national accreditation pathways.

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