BIOTUNING
Scientific evidence reveals that the inability of the body to effectively manage stress is the fundamental cause of many health issues. This concept is known as "allostatic load," which refers to the cumulative impact of prolonged or repeated stress on an individual’s health.
The body’s stress response is designed to be short-term and automatic. Once the stressful situation has ended, the hormones involved should return to normal levels, helping the body return to its usual state of balance.
However, when stress becomes chronic, the body’s fight-or-flight response remains activated, leading to ongoing strain. Long-term exposure to stress hormones like cortisol can disrupt various bodily functions, increasing the risk of multiple health problems.
Bio-Tuning® is a patented stress-reduction technique that uses targeted sound frequencies and advanced monitoring tools to restore balance to the brain and nervous system. Based on over 40 years of clinical research by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, the technology employs a proprietary “Real-Time Heart Rate Variability” system to measure and optimize the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A SOUNDGATE SESSION
Our treatment protocol consists of three levels, all of which are targeting different areas of our autonomic nervous system.
LEVEL ONE
PHYSICAL HEALING
The Healing Phase of Bio-Tuning® focuses on creating a strong foundation for restoring balance across the body’s different systems. It works with Delta brainwaves to align the Physical Body, Theta brainwaves to balance the Emotional Body, and Alpha brainwaves to stabilize the Mental Body. Additionally, Gamma brainwaves and the Default Mode Network are essential in rebalancing the brain, boosting cognitive function, and enhancing your sense of self within time and space. This holistic approach makes the Healing Phase the essential first step in regaining overall harmony between mind and body.
LEVEL TWO
ENHANCEMENT
At this level, Bio-Tuning® focuses on entraining your brainwaves to the "borderline states." These are unique brainwave states where different frequency ranges overlap, and training the brain to these areas can help amplify specific abilities. The Enhancement Level goes beyond healing, targeting the optimization of five key borderline states: Beta/Alpha, Alpha/Theta, Theta/Delta, Delta/Epsilon, and Gamma/Beta. By entraining the brain to these states, the goal is to enhance cognitive functions like IQ, creativity, emotional intelligence, and mental clarity, while also deepening your understanding of the symbolic meanings behind physical symptoms.
LEVEL THREE
HIGH TECH MEDITATION
The third level of Bio-Tuning® is a form of high-tech meditation that incorporates various advanced brainwave states, including Epsilon 1 & 2, Gamma, Hyper-Gamma, Lambda, Iota 1 & 2, SMR Beta, and the Default Mode Network. These specially designed soundtracks are intended to be listened to through headphones while reclined on our nueroacoustic chair and on your own at home in a meditative posture. These tracks can also be integrated into daily activities to help bring the meditative state into everyday life. Rooted in extensive research and experimentation, these brainwave states are designed to explore deeper levels of advanced meditation.
SESSION FLOW
1
Getting Started
The first session of our Bio-Tuning® service typically lasts between 90 to 120 minutes. In this session, we assess and record your Bio-Tuning® frequency, also known as your "Biotone," and perform a 30-minute initial treatment on the sound chair. This gentle, non-invasive procedure involves attaching small electrodes to your wrists to measure your Heart Rate Variability (HRV).
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Next Step
After your initial appointment, you'll take home the same track used during the listening session and listen to it for 30 minutes each day during the first week. The following week, you'll return for a follow-up session to begin your personalized music program tailored to your fundamental frequency. In total, there are 22 sessions across three levels, including the initial appointment. All follow-up sessions typically last around 90 to 120 minutes.
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Continuing Treatments
In each follow-up session, you'll receive a new personalized track, carefully created by our team of brainwave sound specialists in the key of your fundamental frequency. You'll experience the track on our patented sound chair in the lounge, then listen to it for 30 minutes each day at home for 2-3 weeks between sessions. Consider it like a workout for your stress-management “muscle.” If you're interested in remote sessions after the initial appointment, we offer options and can share more details upon request.
The Components
Allostatic Load refers to the cumulative strain on the body that results from prolonged or repeated stress. It represents the gradual breakdown of bodily systems due to the consistent activation of the body's stress response mechanisms. Over time, this chronic activation can disrupt the normal functioning of these systems, leading to various health issues such as cardiovascular disease, depression, and cognitive decline.
Some of the health issues linked to allostatic load include anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, headaches, muscle pain and tension, heart disease, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and difficulties with memory and concentration.
Physical Resonance describes the phenomenon where an object vibrates in response to specific sound frequencies. In Bio-Tuning®, it refers to using targeted sounds to resonate and activate different parts of the body, including the control centers of the Autonomic Nervous System.
Brainwave Entrainment is a technique that involves using sound or light frequencies to influence and synchronize brainwave patterns. The goal is to bring brainwaves into harmony with a desired frequency, helping to induce specific mental states like relaxation, focus, or sleep.
Primordial Sounds are ancient, soothing sounds believed to represent the foundational frequencies of the universe and creation. These sounds are thought to align with nature’s frequencies, bringing balance and harmony to our inner selves.
Advanced 3-D Sound Processing is a technique that employs complex algorithms to create an immersive, three-dimensional sound experience. By using advanced sound localization and spatialization, it provides a more vivid and realistic auditory experience, which can help alter brainwave patterns and induce specific states of consciousness for bio-tuning.
Binaural beats are a form of auditory illusion created when two slightly different frequencies are played in each ear. The brain perceives a third, “beat” frequency that is the difference between the two tones. This phenomenon is known to influence brainwave activity, potentially inducing states such as relaxation, focus, or deep sleep, depending on the frequency used. Binaural beats are commonly used in meditation and sound therapy to promote mental and emotional well-being.
Delta Brainwaves are the slowest brainwaves, with a frequency ranging from 0.5 to 4 Hz. They are typically associated with deep, restorative sleep and profound relaxation. Delta waves dominate during deep sleep, which is why they are often called “sleep waves.”
Theta Brainwaves oscillate between 4 and 8 Hz and are most commonly linked to Dreaming Sleep, emotional healing, creativity, and experiences such as shamanic journeys. They are also associated with enhanced creativity, intuition, and spiritual awareness.
Alpha Brainwaves occur in a frequency range of 8 to 13 Hz and are associated with a relaxed, calm, yet alert state of mind. They typically arise during activities like meditation, mindfulness, or deep relaxation. Alpha waves represent a state of mind that lies between wakefulness and sleep, facilitating a quiet, internally focused, “holographic” mind state.
Gamma Brainwaves have a frequency range of 30 to 80 Hz, with the peak activity typically around 40 Hz. They are linked to heightened mental processes, including advanced perception, alertness, and focus. Gamma waves play a key role in information processing, problem-solving, memory formation, and integrating sensory input from various parts of the brain.
The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a collection of four brain regions that work in synchrony. It represents 95% of brain activity that happens “below the surface,” with rational cognitive functions making up the remaining 5%. The DMN is crucial for maintaining our sense of self within time and space and is also associated with deep meditation. Research suggests that disruptions in the DMN are linked to a range of neurological disorders, including ADHD, autism, depression, PTSD, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline.
The Beta/Alpha Brainwave State (around 13 Hz) represents a unique mental space found in individuals with high IQs, such as prodigies. It is a state where the brain operates in both the focused, linear Beta mode and the relaxed, non-linear Alpha mode simultaneously. Training the brain to access this state can enhance IQ and help balance both modes of thinking.
The Alpha/Theta Brainwave State (7-8 Hz) represents a powerful intersection between the mind and emotions. Alpha waves relate to internalized thinking, while Theta waves are involved in emotional processing. This state fosters Emotional Intelligence and is particularly effective in gaining insights into the opposite gender’s perspectives. It is also the frequency of the Schumann Resonance, the Earth’s natural frequency (7.83 Hz), and aligning with it can strengthen emotional intelligence and deepen our connection with the Earth.
Theta/Delta Brainwave State (3.5-4 Hz) represents the boundary where emotional processing (Theta) and physical healing (Delta) occur. This state is often associated with the resolution of emotional trauma manifesting as physical symptoms. Theta/Delta entrainment can aid in addressing these issues and is also beneficial for enhancing memory retention during studying.
Epsilon (0.5 Hz) A brainwave state discovered by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson in 1989 which occurs during deep Delta brainwave states. is associated with metaphysical experiences and is found at the Delta/Epsilon boundary. This state allows for understanding the metaphysical significance of physical symptoms, offering insights into their deeper, esoteric causes.
Gamma and High Beta Brainwave States (around 38-40 Hz) converge where High Beta represents extreme mental focus, and Gamma signifies broader, universal focus. Entrainment to this state facilitates a balance between focused, localized attention and a wide-reaching, global perspective, providing a deep sense of context.
The Epsilon 1 & 2 Brainwave States (0.25-0.125 Hz) are linked to heightened metaphysical awareness and spiritual phenomena, such as out-of-body and precognitive experiences. Research at the California Institute for Human Science showed that exposure to Epsilon entrainment increased precognitive abilities in a study group, suggesting the power of these frequencies in expanding consciousness.
Gamma Brainwaves, particularly those between 40 and 80 Hz, have been studied in relation to meditation. In a Princeton University study, monks exhibited large amplitudes of Gamma activity, which they associated with a sense of universal empathy for all living beings. It is believed that Gamma waves interact with Theta waves, facilitating a kind of “wireless communication” in the brain’s cloud-like network, contributing to heightened empathy and a sense of expansion.
Hyper-Gamma Brainwaves, which range around 100 Hz, are associated with elevated states of focus, creativity, and consciousness. Entrainment with these frequencies can improve cognitive performance, clarity, memory, and productivity. Hyper-Gamma waves also promote the release of endorphins, supporting mental well-being.
Lambda Brainwaves (~200 Hz) are very high-frequency waves that are linked to deep meditation, spiritual experiences, and transcendence. Entrainment with Lambda waves is believed to enhance intuitive abilities, empathy, and emotional intelligence, fostering a greater connection with the universe and advancing spiritual awareness.
IOTA 1 & 2 Brainwave Frequencies (0.0156 Hz to 0.0078 Hz) represent the slowest brainwaves in current research. These frequencies are thought to balance body functions and enhance higher states of consciousness. IOTA waves are believed to align with natural rhythms, such as the breathing cycles of trees and the plant kingdom, fostering deeper self-integration and connection with Earth’s energies.
SMR Beta 1 & 2 (12.5-15 Hz) are associated with a calm, alert state and are linked to improved attention, focus, and motor skills. SMR training helps reduce wandering Theta waves and excessive High Beta activity, promoting a focused and relaxed state. It’s a technique that integrates with real-world activities, embodying the concept of “Meditation in Action” or “Every Minute Zen.” This training enhances both mental focus and physical precision.