I made this post because my goal is to help Clients help themselves and of all the sound healing instruments out there, I find tuning forks to be the what I recommend the most due to:

1. Cost effectiveness
2. Easy to learn
3. Quick results
4. Portable
5. Can solve a wide variety of issues through acupressure points

The Weighted Tuning Fork I recommend and use the most in my private practice.

The one I find vibrates the best for the longest is a 79.875 weighted tuning fork. You have to email michael@omnivos.com and request this as he doesn’t sell them anymore as it was part of a solfeggio set and he said it was too expensive for people. As of this date they are $50 plus $6.50 shipping. 

How to Use Weighted Tuning Forks

I love using this on the feet of my family members while watching TV at the end of the day (I don’t do this on client’s feet generally). This lady on YouTube has an amazing series all about tuning forks. This is her video on feet. I personally love reflexology as they say you can support every organ through the feet and even the spine. Also – I’ve heard we hold a lot of trauma in our feet and I find this holds a lot of truth. Our bodies are close to 70% water and the vibrations go through the entire body. This is very effective at calming a family member down and it’s a lot easier than having to give a foot rub. 

I have also found this to be very helpful to tap (you can tap on the fleshy part of your knee if you don’t have an activator handy) and then place it on your chest bone just over your thymus if you are feeling anxious. 

If you are having a stressful conversation, using this during it will keep you centered and focused objectively on the issue vs letting your emotions get the best of you and then overreacting (common with those of us with ADHD / Autism Spectrum. 

For clients I use it on acupressure points on the head and face and along the spine. Using this gently along the spine is very relaxing, especially when someone is in distress after an emotional release. If you are curious about which acupressure points can help you the best, I recommend asking ChatGPT, Gemini.com or some other AI. They can tell you simply without having to sift through all the ads you would find online. For example, you can search, ‘tell me about some acupressure points that are good for calming the nervous system’. This is what Gemini gave me when I asked. They even gave links to photos of the points and where they got the information from. 

Here are some acupressure points that are said to help calm the nervous system:

• Yin Tang (Extra 1): This point is located between the eyebrows. It is said to be effective in relieving headaches, insomnia, and anxiety. 
• Inner Gate (Pericardium 6 or P6): This point is located on the inner forearm, three finger-widths below the wrist crease, between two tendons. It is said to help relieve nausea, anxiety, and heart palpitations. 
• Great Abyss (Lung 7 or LU7): This point is located on the outer wrist, close to the base of the palm, near the edge. It is said to help relieve coughs, shortness of breath, and anxiety. 
• ST36 (Stomach 36): This point is located just below your knee, on the outer side of your shinbone. It is said to help relieve fatigue, anxiety, and digestive issues. 
• Union Valley (Spleen 6 or SP6): This point is located on the inner ankle, four finger-widths above the sole of your foot. It is said to help relieve anxiety, stress, and bloating. 

How to apply acupressure:

• Gently apply pressure to the acupressure point using your thumb or index finger.
• Hold the pressure for 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
• You can massage the point in a circular motion.
• Repeat on the other side if desired.

Important notes:

• Acupressure is generally safe for most people, but it is important to consult with a healthcare professional before trying it if you are pregnant, have any underlying health conditions, or are taking any medications.
• Acupressure should not be used as a substitute for medical care.

When Not to use Weighted Tuning Forks

While weighted tuning forks are generally safe for most people, there are some situations where it’s best to avoid using them:

• Bone weakness: If you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or recent fractures, the vibrations from weighted tuning forks could further irritate the weakened bone.
• Pacemakers or other implanted devices: The vibrations might interfere with the functioning of pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices. It’s best to consult your doctor before using them if you have any implants.
• Metal implants or replacements: Avoid placing the tuning fork directly on areas with metal implants or replacements in the body.
• Hearing aids: People with hearing aids should remove them before using tuning forks, especially when applying them near the head and face.
• Acute pain or injuries: While tuning forks can be used for pain relief in some cases, avoid using them on areas with acute pain or injuries.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind:

• Start gently: Always begin with a light application and see how your body responds.
• Not a substitute for medical care: Tuning forks are not a cure-all and should not replace medical treatment for any condition.
• Consult a practitioner: If you have any concerns or underlying health conditions, consult with a qualified practitioner trained in sound healing before using weighted tuning forks.

Crystal Boot Options for the Weighted Tuning Fork

I personally like to use these with crystal boots as they soften the connection between the fork and the skin but I also believe they amplify the healing energy. With quartz and other gemstones, fine piezoelectric currents are created, which means that the transmission of vibrations is transmitted to the body in a different way than directly via the handle or a steel attachment. Here are a couple of options I use.

1. This is my favorite one as the crystal is thick and you can use it from the side easily. I also find this never gets loose. Its stainless steel and costs $62.00. https://soundtherapyshop.com/collections/crystal-feet-for-tuning-forks/products/crystal-feet-for-tuning-forks-smalll
2. This boot you have to put a quartz marble in it. I find it gets loose and also I’ve had issues with the marble arriving too small and then the marble rattles around and I had to request another one shipped to me which was a pain in the butt. But, it is light and a good price at 29.75 and I like that I can change the quartz marble out if I wanted to. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1551565225/single-2-pack-3-pack-crystal-massage?ref=yr_purchases&variation0=3792866725&variation1=3792866733
3. This last one is a really good option if you like variety. I don’t particularly like having to switch out boots so I added them to a few of my less used weighted tuning forks. You get 8 chakra inspired gemstone boots for $100! That works out to around $12.5 each. Still, for someone not doing this professionally, I think it’s best to just get one really good boot. 🙂 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1527411382/8pcs-gem-foot-for-tuning-forks-removable?ref=yr_purchases

Rubber Activator

For the weighted tuning fork you want to get a rubber activator as this is what you whack the tuning fork on so it vibrates. This is the best priced option for $11.25. If this is unavailable, just search for ‘rubber tuning fork activator’ on Amazon or online if you don’t like supporting Amazon.

Unweighted Tuning Fork Set

I also often use a set of C and G tuning forks. The C and G represent a perfect 5th. 

Why does it sound so good? The perfect fifth’s pleasing sound comes from its simple math.

The two notes have a frequency ratio of 2:3, creating a smooth, consonant tone. This consonance is theorized to resonate well with our bodies, and some studies suggest it can even boost nitric oxide production, a molecule important for health. Throughout history, cultures have associated the perfect fifth with balance and healing, and it’s commonly found in music meant to relax or uplift.

The 2:3 ratio of the perfect fifth pops up in nature all over! 

It’s present in the overtone series, which are the natural harmonics that resonate alongside a fundamental pitch. These harmonics are why plucked strings or vibrating columns of air (like in a flute) create a richer sound than a pure sine wave. Interestingly, the overtones naturally fall at simple ratios like 2:3, creating that perfect fifth sound. We also see this ratio in seashells’ spiral patterns, the human body and even the arrangement of petals in some flowers (Fibonacci sequence connection). It seems this simple mathematical relationship creates efficient and aesthetically pleasing structures, both in the world of sound and the natural world.

Where to buy the Unweighted Tuning Fork set. 

You can buy a set from Ominovs.com for $49.00. This will be more expensive than the molded sets you can get on Amazon as they are machine made and better quality and they ring out for much longer. https://www.omnivos.com/body-tuners-tuning-forks.html

How can you use the Unweighted Tuning Forks?

I like to tap them together gently and wave them over the body in a figure 8 pattern after a session to help clear and expand the aura. Note: Do not tap them right by someone’s ears. I also may do this throughout the session to search for tense energy around the body. The tuning fork will sound a bit distressed when it comes across the tense energy. This definitely takes practice and very sensitive hearing but I notice client’s can often hear the change in the sound themselves. You then continue to wave the tuning forks over the area until they ring clearly. 

Individually, you can tap the tuning forks and hold them by each of your ears and recite a mantra or affirmation in the morning or before you go to bed or any other time you feel you need to clear your mind. Please be safe and don’t do this while driving or any other time you need to pay attention.