UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Chinese Medicine Sound Therapist
and
Facial Gua sha Practitioner

What is Tao?

Tao (pronounced Dow) means The Way or Path - the natural path and flow that underlies all life. The idea comes from ancient China and is beautifully described in the Tao Te Ching, a short but profound classic written over 2000 years ago by Laozi, a wise sage of ancient China, the Tao invites us to live in harmony with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.

A sage is a person of great wisdom who lives in Harmony with nature and the flow of life, guiding others through insight, compassion, and understanding. In Taoist philosophy, the Tao is the quiet wisdom of the seasons, the rivers, and the gentle rhythm of breath. It is not something we try to control, but something we allow ourselves to follow a way of living in harmony with nature, with others, and with our own true self.

The word Tao is also seen in texts as Dao.

The Word Tao or Dao and why its pronounced Dow

In ancient China, The Way was pronounced Dao (liked "Dow"). The spellings "Tao" and "Dao" came much later when Chinese words were written in English. Both are correct, but the sound Dao reflects the original pronunciation.

Through The Art of Tao

Through The Art of Tao, I share this ancient wisdom in a heartfelt way through Sound Therapy, Gua sha Facials, and Taoist mindful rituals. Each session is an invitation to slow down, align with the natural flow, and rediscover balance in body, mind and spirit. At The Art of Tao I'm here to help and guide you through your journey back into wellness.

From the moment we wake, our daily choices reflect in our health. Take this time to pause, reflect and rediscover your own well-being.

Why not take this opportunity to explore and start your healing journey with The Art of Tao and have a look at what holistic therapies I provide.

Sound Therapy, Sound Journey Experiences

Chinese Medicine Gua sha Facials

and

Mindful Rituals

What is Sound Therapy?

Sound Therapy is only ever performed on a 1:2:1 basis and it is a therapeutic practice that targets specific needs. At The Art of Tao, sound therapy harmonises the principles of Chinese Medicine, blending the vibrational essence of sound with the body's natural energy system known as Qi. Each session works on the body, mind, spirit and soul, which are deeply interconnected and inseparable. Sound Therapy can help restore balance between these interconnected layers.

Everything in nature is vibration-our cells, organs, emotions, and thoughts carry their own resonance, always dancing with the rhythms of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the flow of Qi.

Harmony is health and an imbalance is the source of disease. Sound Therapy only works with this principle, using the natural language of vibration and frequencies to guide the body back into balance. Tuning Forks and instruments such as Gongs, singing bowls, drums, shakers and the voice create vibrations that travel deep within at cellular level. These vibrations act like ripples on water, moving through tissues, organs, and meridians. They release blockages where Qi is stuck, they soothe the nervous system, shifting us into deep rest, and they harmonise the Five elements, brining them balance to body, mind, spirit and soul.

Important to note that every living cell responds to sound, vibration, colour and light, all of which the Art of Tao works with. The body is not separate from sound-it is a resonant instrument constantly vibrating with life.

Qi responds to sound, frequencies and vibration helping to bring Qi back into tune.