Since the early eighties, the German engineering graduate in Physical Technology, Peter Hess, has been looking more and more into the effect that sound has on people. In the search for alternative healing methods, he made numerous trips to India, Nepal and Tibet. Experiences with traditional healers and observations in the Newar, the oldest ethnic group in the Kathmandu valley, demonstrated him the importance of sound in the traditional healing. During his travels Peter Hess experienced on his own body, how sound can be a strong healing element. Based on his manifold experience with sound, he started to work with singing bowls. His investigations and experiments on the effect of traditional music on the human mind and body, form the basis for the sound massage. Returning to Germany, he passed on his newly acquired knowledge and experience. The positive results led to a rapid development of his method. 

Today, Peter Hess sound massage is used successfully in many occupations in the fields of education, councelling, therapy and medicine. The extensive training, continuing education and training offered by the Peter Hess Institute reflects the many possibilities of the use of professional sound massage and singing bowls. This new service offers development of the professional competence in use of the sound at a high level.

To put it simply, sound of singing bowls positioned with care on the clothed body . The gentle and harmonious sounds are absorbed and that quickly leads into a deep relaxation. The rhythmic sound vibrations are transmitted to the body and produce a subtle vibration which is a kind of "massage" element. 
During a sound massage an atmosphere of safety and security is created, in which it is possible to release stress, anxiety, worry, doubt and feelings that have a negative impact on our health. In this soothing atmosphere, we can come in contact with our needs, our "inner wisdom". We experience our bodies in a comforting sense. The often circular thoughts come to rest and our soul gains the room for development. These are the key aspects of healthcare in a holistic sense. They are the basis for the design of a happy, independent and creative life. Many decades of practical experience can be summarized in the following active features of the sound massage:

Holistic approach - addresses body, mind and spirit

Extensive sound range with the multiple overtones, harmonic, and natural acoustic sounds of singing bowls

Basis of deep relaxation

Strengthens the original confidence in people

Facilitates the release

Contributes to health promotion via harmonization, regeneration and revitalization

Supports and improves body awareness

Allows access to and use of own resources

Strengthens self-confidence, creativity and motivation