Vibroacoustic Therapy
Vibrations That Realign The Body
Think about your favorite song or instrument being played. How do you “feel” when listening to it? Some people say that you resonate with it or “vibe” with it. Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) is like a favorite song for your body’s nervous system. Music is a group of sounds, and each sound is a specific vibration. This is the foundational component of Vibroacoustic Therapy.
What Is Vibroacoustic Therapy?
Vibroacoustic Therapy is a non-invasive therapy that delivers low-frequency sound waves through specialized mats, chairs, or beds to create vibrations that promote physical and mental well-being. These intentional frequencies that interact with your body at the cellular and neurological level promote improved circulation, deep relaxation, and pain reduction.
Pure VAT vs General VAT
Pure Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) is a science-based approach that utilizes single-frequency sound waves to help balance the body. Research has proven there are specific frequencies aimed at helping to regulate certain conditions. For example, 40Hz sound frequency stimulates blood circulation, reduces muscle spasms, and improves sleep. General VAT utilizes a combination of sound frequencies with music or soundscapes. Mind Brain Solutions focuses on a science-backed approach so we’ve chosen to use Pure VAT technology with our clients. We want to avoid any unknown response to music suggested to be calming - music can affect people differently. Again, both pure and general VAT aim for physical and mental health improvements, but pure VAT focuses on precise vibrations while general VAT focuses on the broader auditory experience.
The History of VAT
VAT was developed over 40 years ago in Norway by Olaf Skille, who logged over 44,000 hours of results and trained people all over the world in his method. Some VAT clinicians use music in addition to the vibrations, while others are purists and only use the low frequency sound files Skille established. We have adopted Skille’s pure VAT format by starting slowly with only the proven frequency for the ailment or condition you hope to improve. When first starting with VAT, the smaller the number of variables, the more consistent the outcome.
Vibroacoustic Therapy Benefits
Relief from Chronic Pain
VAT helps soothe tight muscles, ease joint stiffness, and trigger your body’s natural pain-relief response—ideal for fibromyalgia, arthritis, and everyday aches.
Deep Stress & Anxiety Reduction
The calming vibrations activate your parasympathetic nervous system, helping you release chronic tension and shift out of “fight or flight.”
Improved Sleep Quality
By settling the nervous system and quieting the mind, VAT prepares your body for deeper, more restorative sleep—especially for those with insomnia or menopause-related sleep disruptions.
Emotional Rebalancing & Mood Support
Many find this emotionally “cleansing.” The blend of sound and vibration can elevate mood, ease sadness, and help restore emotional equilibrium.
Enhanced Circulation & Detoxification
The frequencies stimulate blood flow, support cellular detox, and promote overall vitality from the inside out.
Support for Recovery & Mobility
VAT complements physical therapy by improving range of motion, increasing joint flexibility, and helping your body heal post-injury or surgery.
Spa-like Relaxation, Backed by Scientific Results
Many people start Vibroacoustic Therapy looking for immediate relief—what they leave with is restoration. The low-frequency vibrations used in VAT don’t just help you relax in the moment; they work deep within your body and nervous system to support lasting change.
Clinically Supported Outcomes
VAT research supports the use of specific low-frequency vibrations for decreased stress, minimized pain, lowered heart rate, and improved sleep.
Additionally, research demonstrates significant improvements utilizing VAT for Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, and Depression.
Session Specifics
A Vibroacoustic Therapy session the Mind Brain Solutions clinic is as simple as lying on a customized bed and allowing the gentle vibrations to relax your nervous system. During your non-invasive 30- or 60-minute session, you will be surrounded with ambient lighting in a comfortable atmosphere. While MBS does not utilize music as part of the vibroacoustic frequencies, we do use create a full experience by playing optional calming music/sounds in the room. Each VAT session is 22 or 44 minutes of a barely perceived vibration as you lounge. Once the session has completed, you will have a moment to reflect on the reset your body has experienced.
Experience VAT in Clinic or at Home
Mind Brain Solutions has two options for making Vibroacoustic Therapy part of your wellness routine.
1 - Sessions at our clinic for the duration of your therapeutic program
2 - Two preliminary sessions at our clinic to experience VAT and consult with Mind Brain Solutions before moving forward with at-home sessions. Dr. Ferroly and his team will help you to decide whether renting a specialized VAT mat from MBS or purchasing one for yourself is the best option.
Your healing journey should be customized to make you feel comfortable and confident as you add Vibroacoustic Therapy to your health journey.
Did you know that…
Mind Brain Solutions has an in-house audio production studio which produces customized sound files for Vibroacoustic Therapy based on the original Skille method. These Cortex VAT Files are created using the below guidelines, and are used exclusively in all MBS sessions.
30 Hz - Parkinson’s Disease
40 Hz - Circulation, Digestion, Sleep
50 Hz - Lung Massage, Spasms, Cramps
52 Hz - Lower Back and Menstrual Pain
60 Hz - Attentiveness, Boost Vitality, Pain Between Shoulders, Spasms, Cramps
68 Hz - Neck and Shoulder Pain
80 Hz - Small Muscle Pain - Including Hands, Jaw, Neck, Feet
86 Hz - Headaches and Migraine Pain
By using the proven Skille method, we ensure a more controlled, precise, and effective healing experience - minimizing variables and maximizing results.