Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

We have 2 locations. Our primary healing gong space, 3616 Soderburg Dr., is about 15 minutes west of Fort Collins near Horsetooth Reservoir and Horsetooth Mountain. Here we offer most of our community and private, personal and small group sessions up to 12-14 people. We also offer outdoor sessions here.

Our second location is shared with Luckyfoot Martial Arts at 521 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. A larger commercial space, clean, newly remodeled with energizing vibes, can accommodate ~ 25 participants for events, This space is also available for rent to others in fitness or wellness work. Message us to inquire.

What are the benefits of sound healing?

For thousands of years, gongs have been used in ceremonies, healing practices, and even communication. Today, gong sound healing—often called a gong bathTM, sound healing or sound therapy—offer much more than simply listening to music.

Through a unique and skilled style of playing, the gongs create an intricate tapestry of frequencies that gently challenge the brain. Because the mind can’t easily follow or control these sounds, it’s invited into states we rarely reach in our busy, overstimulated lives. This process, known as entrainment, can guide the brain into beneficial rhythms—ranging from heightened creativity and mental clarity to deeply restful, meditative states.

For many people, especially those who find traditional meditation difficult, a gong sound healing provides a surprisingly effortless pathway into relaxation, renewal, and inner stillness.

Benefits of sound healing as reported by clients:

Feelings of Intense joy & gratitude for life
Mystical, dream-like state of exploration
Deep, spiritual connections
Profound clarity or knowing
Reduced or eliminated anxiety & stress
Recalled Memory and/or focus
Deep emotional release
Cerebral High
Relieved or reduced pain
Deep, restful sleep + more

Who attends gong sound healing?

Our sessions attract a diverse range of individuals—therapists, teachers, healthcare professionals, veterans, and anyone navigating the challenges of a demanding occupation. We’ve shared this practice with people of all ages, from children as young as five to folks in their nineties.

The truth is, if you’re living in today’s busy world, you can benefit from this timeless practice. Whatever your background or life path, you are welcome here.

Why do people attend sound healing sessions?

Our clients come to us for a variety of reasons including:

Wanting to deeply relax and release physical and mental stress
To get relief from pain from a chronic condition
To get focus and clarity processing big decisions or challenges
To have a mystical or spiritual experience that is enlightening, fun or entertaining
To support the integration of their psychedelic experience learnings.
To celebrate special events in their lives
To level up their meditation/relaxation game and improve their health and well-being with regular practice.
And more

What is a gong journey with us really like?
Think of it as a restorative retreat for your entire system — without leaving town. You arrive in comfortable clothing and settle into a plush reclining chair or full-body mat layered with pillows and blankets. Your session begins with a gentle, guided descent out of the thinking mind and into a space where your body can finally unclench.

Then the gongs take over.

You’re immersed — not just in sound, but in a full-spectrum field of vibration that reaches places traditional music never touches. The experience is soothing, satisfying, and deeply regulating. Many guests describe seeing geometric patterns or colors, drifting into dream-like states, or entering a level of rest they haven’t felt in years. Others simply melt into a profound, luxurious stillness and wake with a softness they didn’t know they were missing.

And here’s what continues to set these sessions apart:
This isn’t just a momentary escape. For many, it becomes an anchor — a steadying ritual that genuinely shifts their long-term wellbeing.

One long-time guest put it this way after committing to weekly sessions:
“No more anxiety. No more chronic migraines. So much less pain. I walk out peaceful — and it stays with me for days.”

This is the pattern we see often.

When practiced regularly, gong sound healing helps recalibrate an overworked nervous system, unwind long-held tension, and support the body’s innate ability to repair itself. People come for relaxation, but stay because their anxiety eases, their pain decreases, their sleep improves, and their internal landscape feels livable again.

In other words:
It’s not a luxury because it’s fancy.
It’s a luxury because it works — deeply, consistently, and without forcing anything.

Each session is a return to yourself:
A quieting of mind-chaos.
A softening of the body.
A reset that lingers long after the last vibration fades.

Do I need to bring anything?

If you are scheduling your session at our foothills location, you do not need to bring anything unless you would prefer your own mat, blanket, and pillow. Everything is provided, including mats, bolsters, blankets, pillows, and eye masks. If scheduling a community session at our Loveland location or out and about, please bring a mat, blanket, and pillow for maximum comfort.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before start time to use the restroom and settle in.

How long does it last?

The actual gong playing can last anywhere from 45 minutes to 60 minutes for most community events. Times vary for private appointments. If your session is at The Golden House, we invite you to stay a few minutes after, build community, and enjoy some delicious, fruity tea, a guest favorite!

What if I wear a hearing aid?

Many people choose to remove their hearing aids during sessions but that is a choice for you to make.

Are there any considerations?

Possibly. It may not be suitable for pregnancy, people with pacemakers or other implants, those suffering from serious heart conditions, acute or serious mental health problems, or those who may suffer from sound-induced epilepsy. If you are in any doubt about your suitability to attend these sessions, please consult your medical practitioner for advice.

How can I contact you with questions?

Feel free to call/text 970-344-9882, or send us an email at chosenhealthandwellness@gmail.com