Gong Bath: A Sound Healing Journey for Relaxation and Inner Stillness
Settle into deep relaxation as sound washes over and through you in this immersive one-hour gong bath with Carrie Nelson and Karen Leta Gillespie.
The rich vibrations of the gong are felt as much as heard — physically resonating through the body to calm the nervous system and guide brainwave activity into a slower, more restful state. As the complex layers of sound unfold, the analytical mind naturally quiets, creating space for genuine stillness and a meditative depth that can be difficult to reach on your own.
All you need to do is arrive and let go. You'll rest comfortably on a mat, supported by blankets, pillows, and an eye mask, while Carrie draws on a range of mallets to coax a rich soundscape from the gong — deep resonances, shimmering overtones, and everything in between.
No experience necessary. Just come as you are. Yoga mats, blankets, small bolsters, and eye coverings are provided. Bring any additional comforts that your body may need such as a pillow.
About the sound practitioners:
Carrie Nelson is a sound practitioner and wellness guide whose gift for helping others relax and feel cared for first emerged during her years as a hair stylist and salon owner. Always seeking ways to deepen that experience, she discovered sound healing — and it quickly became more than a passion.
Since then, Carrie has pursued every training opportunity available, blending her love of learning with a love of travel. Her journey has taken her as far as Vienna, led her to commission custom handcrafted crystal bowls, and brought her to study the gong under celebrated musician Mike Tamburo — an experience she counts among her most meaningful.
At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful belief: that slowing down is one of the most effective ways to regulate the nervous system — and that all you have to do is show up and receive. Carrie sees herself as a steady reminder to her clients to pause, reconnect with their inner peace, and make time for themselves regularly. Using crystal singing bowls, the gong, chimes, and the Shrutibox, she guides each session into a deep, restorative state of relaxation.
Karen Leta Gillespie offers integrative, body-centered care that supports emotional well-being, nervous system regulation, and a deeper connection with oneself. Her approach weaves together somatic therapy, expressive arts, and gentle hands-on healing to help individuals release stress, reconnect with their inner resources, and cultivate greater ease and resilience.
With a background in medical and hospice settings, Karen brings a deep respect for the body's natural rhythms and its capacity for healing. She is trained in Craniosacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Reiki, and Healing Touch, integrating these approaches with sensitivity to each person's unique needs.
Karen's work is especially supportive for those navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and patterns of self-protection that no longer serve them. Her approach is warm, empowering, and attuned, inviting the body and mind to find greater balance without forcing change.
Karen believes healing unfolds through curiosity, compassionate awareness, and connection with the wisdom of the body. She is delighted to support participants in this sound bath experience with a guided meditation to attune with their innate well-being.
