Tomatis® Sound Therapy
The Tomatis® Method is a gentle, sound-based therapy that uses specially filtered music and voice work to support attention, communication, emotional regulation, and learning. It helps “retrain” the way the brain listens—not just hears—so children and adults can feel more focused, calm, and connected.
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Through a device called the TalksUp® or Maestro®, you or your child listen to music that has been modified to stimulate the parts of the brain involved in listening, language, motor skills, and regulation. By strengthening these pathways, the method can improve how the brain processes sound and responds to the world.
Who Can Benefit?
The Tomatis® method is for adults and children of all ages.
The Tomatis® Method can be especially supportive for:
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Neurodivergent children (including autism and ADHD)
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Kids with emotional or behavioral challenges
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Speech and language delays
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Learning difficulties
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Sensory processing differences
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Adults experiencing stress, burnout, or communication challenges
How Does It Work?
During Tomatis® listening sessions, you or your child listens to specially designed music that gently shifts in tone and intensity. These small, unexpected changes help “wake up” the parts of the brain that process sound. Over time, this strengthens how the brain takes in and makes sense of sensory information. Many families notice improvements in mood, attention, coordination, speech, learning, and overall regulation
Client Testimonials
"Our daughter is doing wonderfully after the session. We are noticing significant improvement in her communication. Her Math skills and comprehension skills seem better too. We had a peadiatrician appointment last week and our doctor pointed out her communication improvement as well because she was so talkative during the appointment. Tomatis amazes us every time we do a session and we are so happy that we could find it in Vancouver." --Parent (8 year old Client)
"I took my grandson back to his dad's and partner today. They haven't seen him in almost 2 weeks. They say that his stuttering and hesitation of speaking was gone and they say he is almost flawless tonight. I'm over the moon, I thought I was imagining it!"-- Grandmother (9 year old Client)
"My son seems delightfully unaware of the relative ease of his communication skills and I notice an increased level of overall happiness. I am stoked!" --Parent (24 year old University Student)
"I don't just feel calm, I don't just feel energized, I feel good"--Client (age 74)
"By far the best self-improvement technique that I've experienced. After only a couple days I noticed a change in my listening ability, I was able to listen and hear inflections, frequencies & vibrations in a new way. After only a few days I noticed that I had begun breathing deeper and more fully. Since completing the first 14 day intensive I've been much more in touch with my emotions as well as feeling deeper connections with those around me. I would recommend this to anyone who may be looking to gain richer sensory and emotional experiences." --Client (age 36; actor)
"I was skeptical, but I'm so glad I tried this. I have suffered bouts of anxiety and depression all my life and I've never felt better and more confident" --Client (age 42)
"I'm seeing some promising changes: Sleeping better, I seldom hear my heart beat when I’m laying on either side in bed anymore, compared to 100% of the time before Tomatis. I am less rattled by everything. I had a telephone call with a family member I haven’t talked to in a while, and she couldn’t get over how different I sounded! She said it was as if i was at peace with myself or had 'found myself' or something, the sound and tone of my voice was very different she said!" --Client (Retired Veteran; Age 62)
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