Acoustic Therapy - Stimulation for the Brain and Body

With the help of modern technical methods, sound spectra can be influenced in many different ways so that they have positive effects. In AMK, familiar sound patterns and familiar harmonies are combined with finely tuned harmonic (overtone) spectra. Auditory stimulation stimulates brain activity in a specific way. These effects have a positive influence on numerous functions of the human organism.

Akupädie mit Klängen (AMK) (acupaedics with sounds) is based on the findings of modern brain research and offers new and effective ways of processing and applying sound, with effects on processing mechanisms in the brain and on physical well-being. The method was developed by Dr. Klaus Berndsen at the Institut für Spezielle Systemische Therapie (ISST) in Unna, Germany, where it has been used successfully for many years.

The audio CD for therapeutic use contains:

• 14 individually processed tracks
• Classical pieces by Vivaldi, Haydn, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, Dvořák and others
• A story from “The Little Prince”

Areas of application:

The audio CD Akupädie mit Klängen is a listening training programme with specially processed sounds, which is also used for relaxation. The recording is intended as a supplement to FaceFormer therapy and does not replace medical treatment.

In many cases, AMK can be used as a complementary method alongside therapy. When accompanying tinnitus therapy, the aim is to expose the central auditory centre to high-frequency sound impressions via the ear and transmission along the vestibulocochlear nerve (nervus vestibulocochlearis), and thus to contribute to the formation of new sound patterns or the correction of established ones.

In cases of severe impairment, we recommend an individually tailored hearing therapy. For this, the ISST Unna carries out a detailed measurement of the person’s hearing ability and – based on the hearing results – creates customised hearing therapy material.

How to use it:

• Listen to the CD at a very low volume!
• Due to the special form of sound processing, you may perceive a hissing sound or a reduced fullness of sound.
• Copying to other media, such as music cassettes, or converting to lossy digital formats such as MP3 considerably limits or even eliminates the potential effects.
• The respective processing intensity is indicated by the labels shown.

Recommended use:

Duration of CD use: at least 4 weeks, 30 to 60 minutes daily.
Use over several months is recommended. Effective transmission is only possible with high-quality CD players and shielded headphones with a wide frequency response!
Information on suitability and services is available from the ISST Unna.

Risks and side effects:

No risks are known from the field of music therapy or from the use of processed sound spectra of this kind. In the unlikely event that irritation occurs, it is recommended to reduce use.