Seven gentle, non-clinical sessions for anxiety, sleep, autism support, focus, grief, dementia companionship, and caregiver restoration; virtual or in-person, 45–60 minutes.
What if your nervous system could remember safety before your mind does, sound become the permission you need to finally exhale?
When was the last time falling asleep felt like a gentle descent rather than a battle, could rhythm teach your body to trust the dark again?
What if the world didn't demand you adapt to its noise, but instead offered a sonic sanctuary where predictability becomes the bridge to calm?
How much mental energy are you burning fighting distraction, could the right soundscape turn scattered attention into effortless flow?
What if grief didn't need to be fixed, only felt; could music hold space for what words can't carry and ground what threatens to consume?
When memory fades but melody remains, could the songs of yesterday become the lifeline that says "you're still here, and you're still known"?
How long have you been pouring from an empty cup, what if 20 minutes of sound could refill what months of giving have drained?
Both use music purposefully, but the scope, setting, and goals differ. Here's the plain-language distinction:
| Shola Emmanuel ~ Holistic Sessions | Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Wellness, restoration, regulation | Medical / psychiatric treatment |
| Diagnose or treat? | No, non-clinical only | Yes, within clinical scope |
| Participation | You choose: listen, hum, tap, or rest | Structured by therapeutic goal |
| Setting | Virtual or in-person (Atlanta) | Clinical, hospital, or school |
| Best for | Anxiety, sleep, grief, sensory needs, dementia companionship, focus, caregiver fatigue | IEPs, rehab, NICU, psychiatric care |
Gentle breath and sound to switch off alarm mode and restore quiet safety.
Lullaby tones and extended exhales to prepare the body for natural sleep onset.
Predictable, low-volume, repetitive motifs. Full opt-out control. No surprises.
Steady rhythmic bed with structured micro-breaks for 25–45 min work blocks.
Spacious tones and light humming — room for big feelings, then a gentle return.
Waltz-like patterns and singable motifs. Caregivers join free. Warmth first.
Heart-coherent sound with guided breath and visualization to refill your tank.
Each of the 7 use cases is also available as a packaged home edition, for between-session support, gifting, or ongoing daily practice.
Ask about home packages during intake, or add a note when you book your live session.
"Sound doesn't ask you to explain yourself. It meets you where you are — and gently reminds your nervous system what calm feels like." ~ Shola Emmanuel (Olu)
"My sessions are rooted in Yoruba tradition, where rhythm has always been medicine. I combine that cultural intelligence with what we know about the autonomic nervous system to create something that is both ancient and precise." ~ Shola Emmanuel (Olu), Holistic Sound Healing Practitioner, Atlanta GA
The booking form on Calendly includes a short, 9-question intake. It takes about 3 minutes and ensures your session is personalized from the first note. Key questions include:
Select your intention, answer 9 short questions, and receive your confirmation with pre-session tips, all matched to your chosen session.
Open Intake Form & Book on Calendly →For clinical music therapy referrals: See our comparison guide or ask Shola during intake.
Seven sessions. One gentle practitioner. Yoruba-rooted, science-informed, and entirely yours to explore at your own pace.
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