Thank you for visiting Elemental Sound!

I’m Ali Yana Stewart, a creative therapist working in and around Wells, Somerset.

I work with people individually for sound therapy at my home in Wells and offer sound baths for small groups.

I’m a music therapist (HCPC registered) and work in care homes and community settings and with people in their own homes.

Please see the music therapy and sound therapy pages for more information.

I use a variety of instruments in my work and am especially inspired to use resonant instruments like gongs, singing bowls and frame drums: their sounds are both experienced by the mind via hearing and also felt vibrationally in the body and energy field and they have a facility for clearing energy and helping us move between different states of consciousness, reaching new perceptions.

My approach is somatic and grounded in nature. I draw on learning from diverse trainings over the past 20 years in energy work, meditation, movement practices, bodywork and psychology.

Please get in touch if you would like to talk about how we could work together.

 

Training and qualifications

Music and Sound:

  • MA Music Therapy: University of the West of England, 2016-2019
  • Practitioner Diploma in Sound Therapy: British Academy of Sound Therapy, 2010-2012
  • Gong Master Certificated Training: Gong Master Don Conreaux, 2012; 2017

Psychology

  • BSc (hons) Psychology: University of  Bath, 2002-2006
  • MSc Health Psychology: University of the West of England, 2008-2009
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills, AQA, 2007

Movement and dance:

  • Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi Practitioner Certificate for Health Professionals: Ascentis, 2016
  • Mystical Dance Teacher Training Course, Monika Nataraj, 2013

Holistic therapies:

  • Reiki Level 1 and 2, Glastonbury School of Reiki, 2001, 2002
  • Indian Head Massage VTCT Certificate, 2009
  • Reflexology ITEC Diploma, 2008
  • Balinese Massage Certificate, Ubud Spa, 2012

Professional Registrations

  • Music Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

I have insurance with Holistic Services Insurance.

Testimonials

'Ali is a naturally gifted and intuitive therapist. She uses her tools of sound deftly and instinctively, with focus and compassion for her client.'

'I was so deeply relaxed at the close of the session, it was bliss! Thank you Ali.'

'Working in Community Development, I have hired Ali to run multiple wellbeing events, which incorporated Tai-Chi and Sound Relaxation. I was always struck by Ali's warm and friendly demeanour and her genuine, grounded presence and excellent professionalism. I highly recommend her events'.