VibroSound
Imagine lying back, closing your eyes, and feeling soothing sound waves flow through your body. This is the essence of Vibro Acoustic Sound Therapy (VAT)—a unique experience that combines sound and vibration to deliver relaxation, pain relief, and a range of health benefits. But how does it all work?
What Happens During a Session?
A typical Vibro Acoustic Therapy session is straightforward, relaxing, and deeply restorative. Sessions generally last between 30 minutes. You’ll lie on a Sound Lounge and use the Mini Pillow embedded with advanced transducers (speakers that convert sound into vibrations).
As the music begins, you’ll feel the vibrations flow through your body, perfectly synced with the sounds in your headphones or speakers. It’s like a fully immersive sound bath where you can both hear and feel the sound. The bass notes resonate through you as you would feel at a live concert. Many describe it as an immersive meditation and sonic massage.
How the Equipment Works
At the heart of VAT is the transducer—a specialised speaker system designed to turn sound into vibration. The equipment is proudly manufactured in Australia, with meticulous craftsmanship led by Colin, the co-founder and lead engineer, who ensures each piece meets the highest standards. Setting it up is simple. You only need:
A music player (like your phone or tablet)
Headphones or speakers
How VAT Affects the Body
Vibro Acoustic Sound Therapy uses low-frequency sound waves (often below 50Hz, but vibrations feel best around 40–120Hz) to engage the body’s somatosensory system—the network of nerves responsible for touch and vibration. These vibrations activate axon nerve fibres, which communicate with the brain and nervous system to deliver calming effects.
Here’s what happens during a session:
Parasympathetic Activation: The low frequencies stimulate the vagus nerve, which shifts the body into a “rest and digest” mode, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Resonance with the Body: The vibrations travel through muscles, bones, and tissues, improving circulation, oxygen delivery, and cell function.
Pain Pathways: By stimulating the large nerve fibres, VAT blocks pain signals from smaller nerve fibres, offering relief and a sense of calm.
The First 10 Minutes
From the moment the sound begins, your body starts responding. Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) isn’t just a relaxing experience—it’s an active, physiological process that works within minutes. Here’s what happens during the first 10 minutes of your session:
Within 1 Minute: Nitric Oxide Release
Low-frequency sound waves trigger the release of nitric oxide, a crucial molecule that enhances blood flow, boosts immune function, and reduces inflammation. This natural response helps oxygen and nutrients circulate more efficiently, supporting overall vitality.
Within 3 Minutes: Breathing Slows Down
As your body synchronises with the rhythmic vibrations, your breathing naturally deepens. This activates the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting you into a state of relaxation, lowering heart rate, and increasing oxygen intake.
Within 10 Minutes: Nervous System in Homeostasis
Your autonomic nervous system moves into balance, reducing cortisol levels and promoting healing, better sleep, and faster recovery. Muscles relax, tension dissolves, and your body enters a deep state of restoration.
These physiological shifts explain why VAT is so effective—it works quickly, engaging the body's natural healing mechanisms and creating a profound sense of well-being.
What Are the Benefits of VAT?
Vibro Acoustic Therapy provides a range of physical and mental benefits, including:
Stress Relief: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body and mind.
Pain Reduction: Blocks pain signals and helps relax tense muscles. (View more here)
Improved Circulation: Vibrations enhance blood flow, aiding in tissue repair and overall recovery.
Better Sleep: The calming effects help you drift into deep, restorative sleep.