CAUTIONS & GUIDANCE
At TYBU – Tune Your Body Up, I believe that everyone is unique, and so is their experience with sound and vibration. What feels deeply relaxing and supportive to one person may feel very different to another.
My intention is to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected and supported, while choosing an approach that suits your individual needs.
The guidance below is not a list of strict prohibitions. It is here to help you understand why certain circumstances may call for a gentler approach, a shorter session or additional care.
Understanding the Different Ways I Work
During Biofield Tuning and SomaEnergetics sessions, I work primarily with tuning forks in the biofield - the energetic field described in these practices as surrounding and extending through the body.
Depending on the technique, I may also use weighted tuning forks directly on the body, allowing you to experience their physical vibrations.
During Tibetan Singing Bowl sessions, I may play bowls around you or place them directly on your body. I use Crystal Singing Bowls for their sound rather than placing them on the body.
This distinction is important. Working in the field, applying vibration directly to the body and listening to sound are different experiences and may require different precautions.
The Biofield Tuning cautions are based on approximately 30 years of experience and observations within the Biofield Tuning community. As a Biofield Tuning practitioner, I have personally witnessed some of the responses described in these guidelines.
These observations, together with my own professional experience, inform how I approach each session and why I sometimes recommend a gentler or shorter treatment.
I follow the official Biofield Tuning recommendations in my practice and use them as a guiding framework for SomaEnergetics and other sound-based sessions, adapting my approach according to the technique and the individual.
You can also read the official Biofield Tuning Cautions & Guidance for more detailed information.
Working with Health Conditions
Sometimes people ask whether they can receive a sound session when they are living with an illness or another health condition.
It is important to understand that when we work together, I am not treating a disease or trying to correct a medical diagnosis.
My work is energetic and intention-based. I use sound and vibration as tools for personal exploration, relaxation and wellbeing.
A person experiencing a health challenge may still wish to receive this kind of support. What matters is choosing an appropriate approach, respecting their current circumstances and understanding the limits of the practice.
If you have a serious health concern, I encourage you to book a free consultation before arranging a session. We can discuss the available approaches without requiring you to complete a detailed medical questionnaire.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time during which the body is already undergoing significant changes.
Within Biofield Tuning, practitioners have observed that full energetic sessions can sometimes feel too intense during pregnancy. I take these observations seriously when working with pregnant clients.
For this reason, I favour shorter, gentler sessions rather than full Biofield Tuning or SomaEnergetics sessions.
Short applications of weighted tuning forks or gentle singing bowl experiences may be considered for relaxation and comfort, depending on individual circumstances.
Active Cancer, Serious Illness & Recovery
When someone is experiencing active cancer, undergoing medical treatment or living with a serious illness, their physical and emotional resources may already be under considerable pressure.
Within Biofield Tuning, practitioners, including myself, have observed that some people experiencing significant health challenges may have strong or uncomfortable responses following full sessions. In Biofield Tuning, such responses are sometimes described as detoxification or energetic integration.
These experiences inform my decision to proceed carefully rather than automatically offering a full session.
I generally do not recommend full Biofield Tuning or SomaEnergetics sessions during active cancer or significant illness.
A shorter, gentler session focused on relaxation and grounding may sometimes be considered after discussing your individual circumstances.
When applying weighted tuning forks or Tibetan Singing Bowls directly to the body, I avoid tumours, painful areas and vulnerable tissue.
Cancer in remission is approached differently from active cancer within Biofield Tuning guidance. However, I still consider each person's recovery, ongoing treatment and individual circumstances.
My work does not replace or delay medical treatment. If you are undergoing treatment for a serious condition, please consult your healthcare team before arranging a session.
Supporting Someone at the End of Life
When someone is approaching the end of life, their needs may be very different from those of someone attending a regular session.
A full Biofield Tuning or SomaEnergetics session may be too intensive for a person whose physical resources are greatly reduced.
However, this does not mean that all sound or vibration needs to be avoided.
I may offer a short grounding session, followed by gentle applications of weighted tuning forks on the body where appropriate, with the intention of providing comfort and relaxation.
With Tibetan Singing Bowls, I can offer a short, carefully adjusted sound experience rather than a standard full session.
My intention is not to treat the illness but to create a peaceful, supportive experience that respects the person's wishes, comfort and circumstances.
Where appropriate, I encourage discussing this work with the person's healthcare or palliative-care team.
Concussions, Head Injuries & Recovery
Following a concussion or significant head injury, I take additional care.
In line with Biofield Tuning guidance, I generally avoid working with tuning forks directly on or around the head for approximately three to six months after a significant injury, depending on the circumstances and recovery.
It does not necessarily mean that all sessions must be postponed. I may offer a gentle, customized session focusing on other areas when appropriate.
If you have experienced a recent concussion or head injury, please discuss your situation with me before booking and follow the advice of your healthcare professional.
Pacemakers, Medical Implants & Direct Vibration
Some people have pacemakers, implanted electronic devices, metal plates, artificial joints or other medical implants.
These circumstances do not automatically mean that every type of sound session is unsuitable.
However, they are particularly relevant when I place weighted tuning forks or Tibetan Singing Bowls directly on the body.
As a precaution, I avoid placing vibrating instruments directly over or close to implanted electronic medical devices. I also adapt direct-contact work around metal implants and sensitive areas.
If you have a pacemaker, implanted pump, neurostimulator or similar device, please inform me before your session and consult your medical professional about the suitability of vibration-based work.
Injuries, Varicose Veins & Sensitive Areas
When applying weighted tuning forks or singing bowls directly to the body, I take particular care around recent fractures, healing injuries, surgical areas, painful tissue and large varicose veins.
Biofield Tuning guidance recommends avoiding direct weighted-fork pressure over varicose veins, healing fractures, dental implants and other vulnerable areas.
I also follow these precautions when placing Tibetan Singing Bowls on the body.
Depending on the circumstances, I may work elsewhere or choose a gentler technique.
Heavy Metal Toxicity & Strong Responses
Within Biofield Tuning, practitioners have observed that some individuals with known heavy metal toxicity experience particularly strong responses after sessions, sometimes described as detoxification reactions.
As a Biofield Tuning practitioner, I recognize the importance of these observations, including the strong responses I have encountered in my own practice.
They are among the reasons I may recommend a gradual approach rather than a full session.
These experiences remind me of the importance of listening to each person's response and adapting the intensity and duration of a session accordingly.
If this applies to you, I encourage you to discuss your circumstances with me and seek appropriate medical guidance before booking.
Medication & Emotional Wellbeing
Sound-based sessions can sometimes bring emotions, memories or personal experiences to the surface. I have also witnessed emotional responses during my own work with clients.
Within Biofield Tuning, practitioners have observed that some people taking medication, particularly medication affecting mood or the nervous system, may experience stronger or unexpected responses during or after sessions.
If you are taking medication for a significant physical or psychological condition, or are experiencing a period of emotional instability, I encourage you to discuss your circumstances with me before booking. I may suggest a shorter or gentler session, and in some situations postponing the session may be the better choice.
Epilepsy & Seizure Conditions
If you have epilepsy or a history of seizures, please inform me before arranging a session.
I would like to understand whether particular sounds or sensory experiences are known triggers for you and what procedure I should follow if a seizure occurs.
This allows us to discuss whether a session is appropriate and whether adjustments or additional precautions are needed.
Tinnitus, Hearing Sensitivity & Sound Intensity
Sound is experienced differently by everyone.
I have personal experience with tinnitus, and I understand how important it is to find sounds that feel comfortable rather than overwhelming.
Tinnitus does not automatically mean that sound-based work must be avoided.
For people who find certain tuning fork sounds uncomfortable, I may use weighted tuning forks in the field, working with minimal audible sound.
Tibetan Singing Bowls may be a more comfortable option for some people, while the high-pitched sounds of Crystal Singing Bowls may be unsuitable for those with significant sound sensitivity.
I can adjust the choice of instruments, distance, intensity and duration of the session according to your comfort.
If a sound causes discomfort, you can always ask me to pause, change the sound or stop.
Children & Older Adults
Children and older adults may respond differently to sound and vibration, and their individual comfort and needs deserve particular attention.
When working with children, I generally favour shorter, gentler experiences suited to their age, sensitivity and ability to participate comfortably. Sessions for minors require appropriate parental or guardian consent.
For older adults, particularly those who are physically frail or recovering from illness, I may also recommend a shorter and more carefully adapted approach.
Age alone does not determine whether a full session is suitable. I always consider the person's individual circumstances, comfort and response.
Online, In-Person & Group Sessions
I offer individual and group experiences, both in person and online.
I follow the same general cautions regardless of where a session takes place, while recognizing that the way sound and vibration are experienced can differ.
During an online session, I work at a distance, without directly applying instruments to your body.
When listening to singing bowls or other sound experiences online, please choose a comfortable volume, especially when using headphones.
During group sessions, I create a shared experience while recognizing that each participant may respond differently.
You are always welcome to reduce the volume, pause or stop participating if you feel uncomfortable.
If you have a condition that may require an adapted approach, please contact me before attending a group session.
Your Experience Is Individual
These cautions are here to encourage awareness, communication and informed choices, not to create fear or exclude people unnecessarily.
Sometimes a full session is suitable. Sometimes a shorter, gentler experience may be more appropriate. And sometimes it is wiser to postpone a session.
I believe that listening to the individual is just as important as listening to the sound.
If you have a health condition, are recovering from an injury or are unsure whether a particular session is suitable for you, you are warmly invited to book a free consultation. Together, we can discuss the available approaches and consider what may best support your comfort and wellbeing.
For questions, please contact info@tuneyourbodyup.com.
TYBU's sound-based practices are complementary wellbeing approaches. They do not provide medical diagnosis or treatment and are not a replacement for qualified healthcare.
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