Welcome to Sound Rising
Where science meets soul.
Founded by Karen Stephenson, Sound Rising offers a powerful blend of neuroscience, vibrational healing, and deep life experience. We provide in-person sound therapy, group sound experiences, and transformational programs through our signature Quantum Alignment Method™ (QAM™).
Welcome to Sound Rising—where science meets soul, and sound unlocks the path to transformation. Your brain is wired for change, and through sound healing, neuroplasticity, and energy alignment, we help you rewire limiting beliefs, shift your mindset, and manifest a life in full alignment. Whether you seek deep healing, life-altering clarity, or executive function support for your teen, our integrative approach fuses the power of vibrational therapy with cutting-edge coaching techniques to bring your highest potential into reality.
THE STORY OF SOUND RISINGS
Sound Risings grew out of my lifelong dedication to helping people create meaningful, lasting change.
I’m Karen Stephenson, a sound therapist, educator, and facilitator of transformational group work. My work blends the science of neuroplasticity with the art of vibrational healing, helping clients calm their bodies, rewire thought patterns, and reconnect with their truest selves.
I offer individual and group sound therapy appointments in Central Massachusetts and, when in New Jersey, at Well In Montclair Wellness Center—a space owned by my sister, Cathy Stephenson, a physical therapist, coach, and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner.
Cathy and I co-created the Quantum Alignment Method™ (QAM™), a unique framework that combines the wisdom of the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern neuroscience and vibrational practices. I facilitate QAM™-based group transformations, guiding participants through a deep process of rewiring patterns, restoring balance, and stepping into aligned living.
At Sound Risings, every session and program is grounded in compassion, guided by research, and infused with the healing power of sound. Here, you’ll find a safe, welcoming space to explore who you are becoming—supported by tools that help you sustain change long after the session ends.
At Sound Rising we combine scientific research, sound-based techniques, and proven coaching strategies to support meaningful, lasting change:
At Sound Risings, we believe:
Healing begins with self-awareness—your brain is wired for change, and awareness is the first step to rewiring old patterns.
Sound and energy therapy unlock deep transformation—science-backed vibrational healing shifts your biofield, clears limiting beliefs, and enhances neuroplasticity
Coaching provides the roadmap to lasting alignment—by integrating brain science, spirituality, and action-driven coaching, we help you bridge the gap between where you are and your highest potential.
Gratitude and spiritual connection anchor, amplify transformation—when you align with divine flow, trust the process, and embrace gratitude, you open the pathway for miracles.
Manifestation is more than wishful thinking—it’s brain rewiring, energy attunement, and deep spiritual trust. When you align your energy, shift your mindset, and take inspired action, the life you desire becomes inevitable.
Join me in this journey of self-discovery and alignment. Let’s rewire your mind, amplify your energy, and co-create a life of abundance, purpose, and gratitude.
Meet Your Guide:
Every transformation begins with someone who can hold space for your journey. As a sound therapist and facilitator of the Quantum Alignment Method™, I bring decades of experience in healing, education, and leadership—helping people in both New Jersey and Massachusetts create lasting, life-changing shifts.
About Karen
Karen Stephenson, founder of Sound Rising, is a certified sound therapist, practitioner, facilitator, and business consultant with over two decades of experience in clinical psychology, trauma healing, education, and leadership. She holds master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Public Administration and is certified as a life and business coach. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing requires both grounding and elevation: the nervous system must settle for the soul to soar.
Individual Sound Therapy
Karen offers sound therapy sessions in:
North Brookfield, MA (book online)
Well In Montclair, NJ (call to schedule through the clinic)
Sessions include:
Vibrational alignment using tuning forks
Nervous system reset
Energetic clearing
Group sound experiences
Sound Therapy Offerings
Karen offers in-person healing services rooted in vibrational science and nervous system regulation. These sessions are hands-on, intuitive, and deeply restorative.
Vibrational tuning fork therapy
Energetic field clearing
Group sound experiences
Customized relaxation and recalibration sessions
Group Coaching Programs
Sound Rising also offers group-based transformational programs developed in collaboration with Cathy Stephenson of Well In Montclair. These programs are grounded in the Quantum Alignment Method™—a science-backed, spiritually grounded system that combines brain rewiring, elemental energy practices, and practical integration tools.
Programs include:
Women Rewired™ — a 12-week experience for women ready to rise
Teen Titan Mental Mastery — an 8-week journey for youth to build executive function, resilience, and inner clarity
Our Signature Method: The Quantum Alignment Method™
QAM™ is not sound therapy. It is a trauma-informed, spiritually grounded transformational process that blends brain rewiring, vibrational techniques, elemental archetypes, and somatic tools into a cohesive framework for change.
We use QAM exclusively in our coaching and group programs:
Women Rewired™
Teen Titan Mental Mastery
QAM is used to guide deep transformation, clarity, and alignment. It is not therapy, but it is deeply therapeutic.
Our Sisterhood Collaboration
Karen (Sound Rising) and Cathy (Well In Montclair) co-lead Women Rewired™ and co-developed the Quantum Alignment Method™. This is where the strength of sisterhood becomes a transformational asset—blending lived experience with deep professional expertise and mutual dedication to healing, leadership, and transformation.
Karen brings a background in sound therapy,clinical psychology, public administration, and certification in life and business coachingleadership. Cathy brings a master's in physical therapy, an MSW, certifications in acupuncture and life coaching, and expertise in the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Together, we integrate grounded science with energetic wisdom, holding space as both practitioners and facilitators.
This collaboration reflects the union of two complementary women-owned practices committed to helping others rewire from the inside out—through clarity, compassion, and co-creation.
Karen Stephenson
MPA, MA Clinical Psychology, Certified Life & Business and PQ Coach, Sound Healer, and EFT Practitioner. Karen is the "Cosmic Coach," guiding you to align your brain, heart and spirit to awaken your true essence.
Cathy Stephenson
MSW, Life Coach, Physical Therapist, Acupuncturist and owner of Well in Montclair. Cathy is the "Get Your Butt in Gear" Coach, helping you take actionable steps towards transformation with loving, but no nonsense strategies for life long change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sound Healing?
Sound healing uses vibrational frequencies to shift your nervous system, calm your mind, and support emotional release. At Sound Rising, we use tuning forks, harmonic tones, and therapeutic instruments to promote balance and well-being.
What is the Quantum Alignment Method™ (QAM)?
QAM™ is a transformational method that combines neuroscience, vibrational therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and somatic tools to help rewire patterns, restore energetic alignment, and support lasting personal change. It’s the foundation of both Women Rewired™ and Teen Titan.
What’s the difference between group programs and individual sessions?
Group programs like Women Rewired™ and Teen Titan offer community, shared wisdom, and structured transformation. Individual sound therapy sessions are hands-on, customized, and focus on energetic clearing and recalibration. Many clients benefit from doing both.
Where do you offer in-person sessions?
Karen offers in-person sessions in North Brookfield, MA and at Well In Montclair (NJ). NJ clients should call Well In Montclair directly to check availability and schedule.
Is QAM™ therapy?
No. While QAM™ is deeply healing, it is not clinical psychotherapy. It is a trauma-informed, spiritually grounded method based in neuroscience, vibrational healing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What kinds of results can I expect with QAM™?
Clients often experience improved emotional regulation, increased focus, healthier boundaries, reduced anxiety, and a deeper sense of clarity, connection, and self-trust. As brain and energy patterns shift, long-lasting transformation becomes possible.
Can this help my teen with anxiety, motivation, or executive functioning?
Yes. Teen Titan is designed to support emotional regulation, focus, planning, and confidence in teens. It’s especially helpful for neurodiverse, highly sensitive, or anxious teens needing holistic tools that honor both brain and body.
What if I can’t attend every live session?
All live group sessions (Women Rewired™ and Teen Titan) are recorded. Replays are available in a secure member portal. For added flexibility, the Teen Titan program also offers a self-paced, parent-guided option.
Sound is the beginning of life in our universe, with every living thing vibrating on its own frequency. Our bodies, from our cells and bones, to our thoughts and emotions emit frequencies and respond to sound.
Women Rewired.
Teen Mental Mastery
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