Sound Bath Practitioner Training for Parents & Babies and Pregnancy
Become a Nurture Harmonics™ Practitioner
The unique and specialist 20-hour online and live practitioner certification combining sound, somatics and sacred space for parents and babies and pregnancy.
Train to create safe, nurturing sound baths and signature parent-and-baby sound circles—with specialist pregnancy training included
For sound practitioners, doulas, pregnancy professionals, baby massage and baby yoga teachers, parent-and-baby practitioners and space holders ready to develop a unique specialism within the first 1,001 days.
What is
Nurture Harmonics and parent and baby sound baths?
Nurture Harmonics is a transformative parent and baby wellness practitioner course that explores the profound impact of sound and somatics on infants' development and well-being.
Rooted in ancient healing practices, modern scientific research and the wisdom of the body, this course introduces the therapeutic potential of nutruring sound and somatics for promoting relaxation, soothing discomfort, and enhancing cognitive development in babies.
Through a blend of theory and practical techniques, you will learn how sound and somatic practices can enhance babies' awareness, sensory intergration, and overall well-being and discover how to create nurturing environments that support babies' physical and emotional growth.
Nurture Harmonics offers a holistic approach to supporting infants' health and happiness through the power of sound and offers invaluable insights and practices for anyone interested in supporting the holistic health and flourishing of parents and infants.
We include everything you need to create safe journeys with sound using our Nurture Harmonics Signature Soundscape, advice on instrumentals and guides to somatic practices.
Be part of the future of parent and baby wellbeing today
What are the benefits of sound baths for babies?
The benefits of sound for babies are vast and encompass various aspects of their development:
Auditory Development: Exposure to different sounds helps babies develop their auditory senses, including the ability to distinguish between different pitches, tones, and rhythms. This lays the foundation for language acquisition and communication skills later in life.
Soothing and Comfort: Certain sounds, such as gentle lullabies or white noise, have a calming effect on babies, helping them relax and fall asleep. This can be particularly useful for soothing a fussy or colicky baby.
Sensory Stimulation: Sound provides essential sensory stimulation for babies, contributing to their overall sensory development. Listening to a variety of sounds helps babies learn about their environment and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Emotional Regulation: Sound can play a significant role in helping babies regulate their emotions. Calming sounds can help alleviate stress and anxiety, while joyful or playful sounds can elicit positive emotions and promote bonding between babies and caregivers.
Cognitive Development: Engaging with sound encourages babies to focus their attention and concentration, which is essential for cognitive development. Listening to music or engaging in musical activities can also stimulate neural pathways associated with memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Language Acquisition: Exposure to language-rich environments, including conversations, songs, and rhymes, helps babies develop their language skills. Listening to speech patterns and vocalizations facilitates language acquisition and lays the groundwork for future communication abilities.
Social Interaction: Sound provides a means for babies to interact with their caregivers and peers, fostering social development. Babbling, cooing, and responding to sounds are early forms of communication that help babies connect with others and develop social skills.
Parents today are looking for more than "classes." They're looking for nervous system support, co-regulation and genuine sanctuary — and they're willing to pay for practitioners who can offer it.
The Nurture Harmonics method combines the science of sound frequency with somatic wellness practices designed specifically for the parent-and-baby dyad, rooted in the first 1,000 days of life. It's a modality traditional baby groups can't replicate — which means practitioners trained in it stand out, charge more, and build waiting lists rather than chasing bookings.
Why Sound Baths and circles for parents and babies?
Who is this for?
This is for you if…
You're already a sound practitioner. You want to add a specialism working with parents and babies — and stand apart from the crowded adult sound bath market.
You already work with babies. You're a baby massage teacher, baby sensory leader, doula, postnatal practitioner, hypno birthing teacher, baby yoga teacher or nursery lead — and you want to add an evidence-based sound modality to your existing offer.
You want to offer something deeper than a class. A sanctuary of co-regulation that sets your practice apart and creates lasting client relationships.
You already understand babies. Now discover how sound, somatics and circle can transform the parent-and-baby experience you offer.
This is for you if believe in;
Early Developmental Impact: Supporting parents and babies during the early stages of development can have a profound and lasting impact on the child's growth and well-being. As caregivers, parents play a critical role in shaping their child's physical, emotional, and cognitive development, and providing them with guidance and support during this crucial period can set the foundation for lifelong success.
Building Strong Foundations: Working with parents and babies allows professionals to help build strong foundations for healthy attachment, communication, and relationships. By providing caregivers with knowledge, skills, and resources to support their child's development, professionals can empower parents to create nurturing and supportive environments that foster optimal growth and resilience.
Promoting Bonding and Connection: Supporting parents and babies strengthens the bond and connection between caregivers and their children. Through activities such as infant massage, play, and interactive techniques, professionals can help parents develop deeper relationships with their babies, enhancing trust, security, and emotional well-being for both parent and child.
Addressing Parental Needs: Working with parents and babies provides an opportunity to address the unique needs and challenges that caregivers may face during the transition to parenthood. By offering guidance on topics such as breastfeeding, sleep, and soothing techniques, professionals can help alleviate parental stress and anxiety, promoting confidence and competence in caregiving.
Preventative and Supportive Care: Early intervention and support for parents and babies can help prevent or mitigate developmental delays, behavioral challenges, and health issues. By identifying and addressing concerns early on, professionals can support families in accessing the resources and services they need to promote optimal health and well-being for both parent and child.
The Nurture Harmonics Method And Curriculum is based on four key elements to provide a nurturing experience for parents and babies
What Is Covered?
SOUND TRAINING
Nurture Harmonics uses the power of sound, energy and frequency. We teach you to understand why sound matters and how to curate sound to connect and attune parents and babies.
The Nuture Harmonics Signature Soundscape Experience
The central pillar of the Nurture Harmonics Experience is our unique and beautiful sensory sound journey that has been created specifically for parents and babies. It is recorded in 432hz healing frequencies and features
Heartbeat / Womb Sounds
Nature Sounds such as water in the form of stream, rain & waves
Jungle Sounds / Birds
Crystal Bowl in 432hz F# / Heart Chakra Frequency
Bass, Pads & Synths
Binaural / Theta Waves in 528hz - the frequency for reducing anxiety and encouraging sleep
Healing Female Vocals
Percussion / Rattles
This bespoke audio is used in all our classes and then practitioners overlay live instruments. This ensures a safe cocoon of sound with the option to add what is needed in addition. The soundscape is also given to parents in between sessions for continuity of experience.
In addition we cover;
Mother's Voice: Babies are naturally drawn to the sound of their mother's voice, which they have been hearing even before birth. The rhythm, tone, and familiarity of a mother's voice can be incredibly comforting to infants.
Lullabies and Gentle Music: Soft, melodic music, especially lullabies, can have a calming effect on babies. The gentle rhythms and repetitive melodies can help soothe and relax them, making it easier for them to fall asleep.
Nature Sounds: Many babies find the sounds of nature, such as rain falling, birds chirping, or waves crashing, soothing and comforting. These natural sounds can create a peaceful environment and help babies feel secure.
White Noise: White noise, such as the sound of a fan, vacuum cleaner, or gentle hum, can mimic the soothing sounds babies heard in the womb. It can also help drown out background noise and create a consistent, calming environment for sleep.
Rhythmic Sounds: Babies often enjoy rhythmic sounds, such as gentle drumming, heartbeat sounds, or rhythmic shushing. These repetitive sounds can mimic the comforting sensations of being rocked or held, helping babies feel safe and secure.
Soothing Sounds of Instruments: Some babies are particularly drawn to certain musical instruments, such as the gentle strumming of a guitar, the soft tones of a piano, or the soothing sounds of a harp. These instruments can create a calming atmosphere and capture a baby's attention.
Listen To A Sample Of The Nurture Harmonics Soundscape Here
2.SOMATIC TRAINING
Somatic activities for babies are powerful to soothe, calm and ground babies. We create a specific somatic flow for babies to help to ground them into their bodies before and after sound and to help you be present, relaxed and calm
We cover;
Gentle Movement Exploration: Caregivers guide infants through gentle movements such as rolling, stretching, and reaching, encouraging them to explore their bodies and develop motor skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Massage and Touch: Caregivers use gentle massage techniques to soothe babies, promote relaxation, and relieve tension. Touch is an essential aspect of somatics for babies, fostering bonding between caregivers and infants while also providing physical comfort.
Breath Awareness: Caregivers may incorporate breath awareness exercises into somatics practices for babies, encouraging infants to notice their breath and promoting relaxation and calmness.
Sensory Exploration: Infants are encouraged to explore various sensory experiences, such as different textures, sounds, and visual stimuli. Sensory exploration helps stimulate infants' senses and supports cognitive development.
Parent-Infant Bonding: Somatic activities provide opportunities for caregivers to connect with their babies on a deeper level, fostering a strong parent-infant bond through nurturing touch, eye contact, and responsive interactions.
Rhythmic Movement and Music: Incorporating rhythmic movements and music into somatics practices can help regulate infants' nervous systems, promote relaxation, and enhance their sense of rhythm and coordination.
Playful Interaction: Somatic activities for babies often involve playful interactions between caregivers and infants, encouraging laughter, exploration, and curiosity.
3.CIRCLE TRAINING
Gathering and sharing are a big part of a Nurture Harmonics Circle. This is where the co-created magic happens between each parent and baby. We help you master the basic elements of holding space for others in circle.
We cover;
Active Listening: Cultivate the ability to listen attentively and empathetically to participants' thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Create a supportive environment where women feel heard, understood, and validated.
Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards participants, acknowledging their unique perspectives and experiences. Show genuine care and concern for their well-being, and foster a sense of connection and understanding within the group.
Facilitation Skills: Develop facilitation skills to guide group discussions, maintain focus, and encourage participation from all members. Use techniques such as open-ended questions, reflective listening, and summarizing to facilitate meaningful dialogue and exploration.
Creating Safe Space: Create a safe and welcoming space where parents and carers feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and vulnerabilities. Establish ground rules for respectful communication, confidentiality, and mutual support to ensure a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
Cultural Sensitivity: Be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of participants, and strive to create an inclusive and culturally sensitive space. Respect differences in perspectives, beliefs, and values, and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and acceptance.
Boundaries and Self-Care: Establish clear boundaries for yourself as the facilitator, and prioritize self-care to prevent burnout and maintain your own well-being. Recognize when to seek support or assistance from other professionals, and prioritize your own emotional health and resilience.
Continual Learning and Growth: Be open to continual learning and personal growth as a facilitator. Stay informed about best practices in group facilitation, communication skills, and women's empowerment, and be willing to adapt and evolve your approach based on feedback and experiences.
BE OF SERVICE
We give you the foundations to be confident to set up your own business by covering the basics to get you started in your journey covering setting your vision and intention, taking consisitent and aligned action and balancing business and lifestyle so that it feels joyful.
This is based on over 22 years of Gayle Berry’s lived and embodied experience of building a parent and baby wellness business from scratch with no time, no money and no idea and mentoring thousands of birth and baby practitioners to do the same.
BONUS TRAINING Extend your Nurture Harmonics practice into pregnancy
Your Nurture Harmonics Practitioner Training includes a specialist Pregnancy Sound Bath Training Module, giving you the skills and confidence to safely bring sound, somatics and sacred space into pregnancy.
Learn how to create beautiful pregnancy sound baths and prenatal sound circles, with practical guidance on:
Pregnancy sound bath safety and contraindications
Safe positioning and comfort during pregnancy
Pregnancy-appropriate instruments and sound levels
Humming, voice, breath and gentle somatic practices
Creating a complete pregnancy sound journey
Holding nurturing pregnancy circles
Supporting connection from pregnancy into early parenthood
Perfect for sound practitioners, doulas, pregnancy yoga teachers, antenatal practitioners and parent-and-baby professionals wanting to expand their work into pregnancy.
Includes your Pregnancy Sound Practitioner Manual, class plan and specialist practitioner resources.
Meet families during pregnancy, nurture the relationship before birth and welcome them back into your Nurture Harmonics parent-and-baby circles afterwards.
Included FREE as a bonus with your Nurture Harmonics Practitioner Training.
Who are your Teachers?
Nurture Harmonics is created and founded by Gayle Berry, also known as Prema
Gayle is an International expert, author and speaker on parent and baby wellness. With over 20 years of holding space for families around the world teaching the power of love and connection in the first 1001 days of life, Gayle is now offering the medicine of sound circles.
Gayle has trained over 2000 teachers in her sister enterprise, Blossom & Berry, to teach nurturing touch, massage and yoga and more recently nature circles. The Blossom & Berry family together has impacted hundreds of thousands of babies.
Through Nurture Harmonics her vision is for parents/carers and babies to receive the medicine of sound energy and to introduce the power of sound to babies so that it is integrated into humanity from the start of life.
Guest Experts And Teachers
Performing alongside Human League’s Martyn Ware, Goldfrappe’s Will Gregory, & Portishead’s Adrian Utley, at the Elbphilharmonie Orchestra Hall, Hamburg – showcasing the world premiere of our soundscape; Almost Human.
Performing on the top floor of the Shard, London with Tim and groovy music producer, Aaron Horn – as seen on BBC Sunday Live & The Telegraph.
Cherbella
Phan Tu
Phan is a Sound and Reiki practitioner, Hatha Yoga 200hrs YTT and intuitive empath with a professional background in art and design. She calls herself a ‘Sound and Visual co-creator’, combining her skills and professional experience together; working mainly on projects she believes in. She is responsible for the conception of Earth Echo, leading the project launch as part of Polygon Wellness at Wonderfruit in Thailand. She’s has worked and trained with Francisco Asmoscotegui since 2017, in the UK. She was initiated into sound healing by Kat Bumbal, an established and talented sound healer. She has also completed the International Academy for Sound Healing course (IASH) with Dimitri Miteff in Thailand back in 2018. Phan works with singing bowls, gongs, Luna harp, tuning forks and voice. Phan has been leading the Earth echo initiative, creating the vision to share a deeper message about human relationship to nature for mental and physical well-being, encouraging us all to have a more symbiotic relationship with wildlife and mother nature.
Joanna Lewins
Joanna is devoted to the healing power of music, movement and shamanism. Known for her grounded yet spiritual approach, she creates transformative spaces that inspire connection to the earth, the heart and the body.
Why our Sound Training for parents and babies?
Our training is one of a kind in the world. Combining sound, somatics and circle space specfically for parents and babies. Sound, frequency and vibration is the future of health and wellbeing and you get to be a pioneer bring this to your community.
You can be an exisiting sound practitioner wanting to work with parents and babies or a parent and baby wellness practitioner wanting to work with sound. Either way the combination of sound, touch, movement and connection practices is completely unique to Nurture Harmonics and rooted in creating attunement and synergy within famillies.
Gayle Berry has over 20 years experience parent and baby wellness groups and training parent and baby wellbeing practitioners in the field of massage, yoga and nature connection. She is the world’s leading parent and baby business mentor, a TED EX speaker, published author and parent and baby wellness expert for a number of high profile brands,
As part of the training you have licence to use the Nurture Harmonics Signature Soundscape to provide the perfectly optimised sound journey for parents and babies with the creative artistic freedom to overlay whatever instrument arises in that moment. The perfect balance of sound, safety and artistry.
Once you are accredited then what?
When you are accredited then you can set up your own teaching practice holding sound circles for parents and babies. You can structure these in whatever way reflects your individual teaching style. You can also offer sessions at events, festivals or other gatherings.
You can also combine this learning with other actvities that enable you to add more depth to what you want to create. Freedom, creativity and love are our highest values.
The Nurture Harmonics Practitioner Qualification is insured by Westminster Professional Indemnity which enables you to practice professionally.
After you are accredited you can stay in the community and come to our annual training upgrade for an ongoing investment.
You will be able to stay in the community for as long as you want to keep training with us
Details
TRAINING DETAILS FOR YOU
JOIN ALL YEAR AROUND
ENROL NOW WITH SELF STUDY ALL YEAR ROUND WITH REPLAYS AND ONGOING ACCESS TO ALL LIVE TRAININGS IN THE FUTURE
ENJOY LIVE SUPERVISION SESSIONS AND MENTORING EVERY TWO WEEKS WITH ME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
ATTEND AN OPTIONAL LIVE TRAINING DAY IN ESSEX. WE RUN TWO A YEAR THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL OUR STUDENTS
Uniquely, as part of the course training you can come to live sessions as many times as you want even after you have completed the course. You are supported now and in the future.
In Person Training in Colchester Essex on Saturday 31 October 2026
Investment
Payment in full £897
Instalments £75 over 12 months
Be qualified in just 12 weeks
Rolling annual community membership of £120 payable on 1 January of each year you are in the community.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Online foundational learning of six teaching modules and ongoing access to future trainings..
One day in Person Training in Colchester Essex
Post Training Reflection
Unlimited use of Nurture Harmonics Soundscape Journey Track
Use of Nurture Harmonics Logo
Accredited qualification as a Nurture Harmonic Practitioner
Online Annual Training Upgrade whilst in the Community
PLUS BONUS WORKING WITH NURTURE HARMONICS AND SOUND BATHS IN PREGNANCY
FAQs
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Babies and parents are welcome from birth to 9 months.
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No. This course enables you to be a Nurture Harmonics practitioner using sound in circle. It does not qualify you to be a sound healer, sound practitioner or sound therapist. Nurture Harmonics is a professional development course for those working with parents and babies currently or who have a qualification to hold space and support parents and babies.
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Music and sound are different and the same! Sound circles are focusing on energy, frequency and vibration. Music is more centered around creativity and composition. The flow of the class means that if you are musical you can add vocals or other instruments but the main aspect of the class focuses on our Nurture Harmonic soundscape and percussion amongst other aspects of attunement for parents and babies.
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There is a huge body of research supporting sound, energy and frequency in the realm of quantum physics and sound as well as much evidence from ancient civilizations.
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Yes. It’s accredited by Blossom & Berry and insured by Westminster Indemnity Insurance.
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There is a small annual membership fee to be a Nurture Harmonics Practitioner of £120 a year which covers ongoing support and access to resources. This includes a meet up once a year to share experiences.
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We will advise you on what equipment you need for the circle. There is a lot of freedom and creativity within the circle so you can build your collection of instruments.
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No. We ask that you accredit where you trained but you can be your own kinda beautiful under your own brand.
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It takes 12 weeks to complete on average.
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We will have a facebook group where we can connect.