Designing evidence-informed therapeutic experiences through sound science, brain and body entrainment, and restorative technologies.
Drawing upon decades of interdisciplinary research, Audio Pharmacology™ integrates sound science, pure nature recordings, custom therapeutic sound design, brain and body entrainment, vibroacoustic therapy, contemplative practices, and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to design evidence-informed therapeutic experiences for individuals, organizations, and institutions.
Audio Pharmacology™ is founded on the belief that therapeutic experiences should be intentionally designed rather than universally prescribed. Every experience begins by identifying a desired human experience or functional outcome, followed by the thoughtful integration of sound science, brain and body entrainment, vibroacoustic therapy, contemplative practices, and environmental influences to support that purpose.
The practice is informed by decades of interdisciplinary research spanning anthropology, ethnomusicology, neuroscience, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and embodied practices, alongside years of developing custom instruments, therapeutic sound design, and environmental recording techniques. Rather than treating these disciplines as separate modalities, Audio Pharmacology™ integrates them into a unified design methodology centered on the individual.
This work extends beyond private practice through the development of therapeutic experiences for organizations, institutions, and public environments. By integrating emerging technologies, evidence-informed design, and restorative listening practices, Audio Pharmacology™ continues to explore how thoughtfully designed experiences can improve human well-being while strengthening our relationship with one another and the living world.
Meditative Music: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
At the invitation of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Shannon Harris presented Meditative Music: Sound Healing with Shannon Harris, an immersive listening experience that introduced Audio Pharmacology™ to Symphony Center audiences. The sold-out program transformed the concert hall into a thoughtfully designed therapeutic environment, demonstrating how sound science, brain and body entrainment, vibroacoustic principles, and contemplative practices can be integrated into a shared restorative experience. The event marked an important milestone in the continued evolution of Audio Pharmacology™ and its application within leading cultural institutions.
Custom acoustic instrument design with modern medicinal technology
The Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Spa© in Chicago Illinois.
Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Spa©
Sound therapy sessions are scheduled by appointment only.
Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Shower©
Book a group sound shower, bath, or immersive experience.
Memberships/Partnerships
Nature Sound Society
Midwest Society for Audio Ecology
World Forum for Audio Ecology
Association of Field Ornithologist
Alexander Skutch Bird Refuge – Los Cusingos
Centro Cientifico Tropical
Adler Planetarium
Garfield Park Conservatory
OX Bow School for the Arts
Chicago Department of Public Health
Art Institute of Chicago
University of Chicago
Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts
Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry
The United States Psychotronics Association
City of Chicago
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Carnegie Hall
Forest Preserve of Cook County
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