Dr. Garima Singh, the First India to get a PhD in Sound Healing, joins SHVSA as Its Board of Directors

Dallas, TX – December 23, 2025 – The Sound Healing, Vibrational and Sonotherapy Association (SHVSA), a global nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the true essence of Tibetan sound healing, today announced the appointment of Dr. Garima Singh as a new member of its Board of Directors. Singh, a trailblazing sound healer from Seattle and the first person of Indian origin to hold a PhD in Sound Healing, will contribute her visionary leadership to elevating the practice worldwide through rigorous certification, ethical regulation, and community building.

As the founder of Vairagya Yogashala, a premier school committed to traditional and authentic Tibetan sound healing, Singh has trained thousands of practitioners in the transformative power of handmade Tibetan singing bowls, chakra balancing, and vibrational therapies. Her groundbreaking doctoral research integrates ancient Tibetan and traditional Indian healing modalities with contemporary scientific insights, positioning her as a leading authority in the field. Based in Seattle, Singh's work focuses on emotional resilience, grief transformation, and spiritual awakening, informed by her deep practice in Vipassana meditation.

Singh's addition to the board will support SHVSA's core initiatives, including its multi-level certification programs, from foundational to master-level courses, and the enforcement of strict ethical guidelines for practitioners, teachers, and equipment sellers. Her insights will help standardize authentic practices, ensuring they remain undiluted and accessible to a global community of healers.

"I am honored to join SHVSA, an organization that stands as the guardian of sound healing's sacred traditions," said Dr. Garima Singh. "As the first Indian to earn a PhD in this profound field, I am committed to bridging ancient wisdom with modern needs. Together, we can foster a worldwide network of ethical practitioners, empowering sound healing to harmonize body, mind, and spirit for generations to come."

With this appointment, SHVSA reinforces its leadership with experts passionate about authenticity, ethics, and excellence in sound healing, continuing its vital work to protect this ancient art from dilution and experimentation.

About SHVSA
The Sound Healing, Vibrational, and Sonotherapy Association (SHVSA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to safeguarding the authentic practice of Tibetan sound healing. Through rigorous certification programs, ethical standards, and community support, SHVSA ensures high-quality education and regulation for practitioners worldwide. By emphasizing traditional tools like handmade Tibetan singing bowls and prohibiting inauthentic alternatives, SHVSA promotes accessibility, integrity, and respect in vibrational therapies. Learn more at www.shvsa.org.