Tuning Fork Therapy

By Francine Milford

Using Tuning Forks on the Chakras

The following information is taken from the book,

Tuning Fork Therapy, Level One Manual.

Copyright2002Francine Milford

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 Using the Tuning Forks in a Healing Session

You will complete your session by using the high C tuning fork on the Soul
Chakra, which is 12" above the crown of the head, and then, you will go to 12"
below the feet and use the C (256) tuning fork.
When working with a client or volunteer, you will work on the front
chakras first. When finished, you will have your client or volunteer turn over so
that you may repeat the process on the back chakras.
I highly suggest that you work on volunteers first before you begin
accepting paying clients for your work. With volunteers, you will quickly gain an
understanding and confidence working with tuning forks.
You will have to work on the speed with which you will perform the
spiraling. Practice both slower swirls and faster swirls. Ask your volunteer for
feedback as to what they are experiencing with each speed of spiraling. Stop if
volunteer feels uncomfortable in any way.

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Using the Spiral Technique in a Healing Session
Strike the tuning fork and begin making a large spiral starting at the Root
Chakra. As you slowly raise your hand upward, make the spiral smaller and
smaller until you have reached a point at about 12" above the body. You will
continue this over each Chakra, ending at the crown.

How to hold your Tuning Fork for the Spiral Technique.

You will hold the tuning fork loosely between your thumb and index finger.
Keep your wrist relaxed. One of the benefits of using unweighted tuning forks
is that you can hold your hand in this position for longer periods of time.
The lighter the set, the easier it is on your fingers, hands and wrists. This is
something you will have to consider especially if you suffer from arthritic
fingers and wrists.
A session that is uncomfortable for you will restrict the flow of energy
from you to your client.
Remember, louder is not always better and bigger is not always better. Trust
your own judgment and intuition in this matter.

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 Next, you will begin the second part of the tuning fork session. You will
strike the tuning fork and, using the Horizontal Technique, pass it a total of
three times over the Chakra starting at one side of the body to the other and
back again (for a count of 20 seconds).
I usually stand on the left side of the client and pass the tuning fork from
left to right and back to left again. You will take the tuning fork away and shake
it off. You will repeat the entire process for a total of three times.

Using the Spiral Technique in a Healing Session

This technique is great for a beginner tuning fork session, as well as a great
way to open each chakra. This session is done in a progressive way. We begin at
the Root Chakra and, using the C (256) tuning fork, we continue up the Chakra
System. You will work on yourself first and write down your observations
below:

Root

Sacral

Solar Plexus

Heart

Throat

Brow

Crown

Soul Star

Earth Star

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 Horizontal Technique

The Root Chakra

Exercise #1

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the Middle C tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-
handed, then place fork in your left hand and stand on the left side of your
client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Root
Chakra of your client, beginning at the lower left hip, over the center of the
body to the lower right hip, and back again. Count 10 seconds in one direction
and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the fork each time.

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 The Sacral Chakra

Exercise #2

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the D tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, place
the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Sacral
Chakra of your client, beginning at the middle of the left hip, over the center of
the body to the middle of the right hip, and back again. Count 10 seconds in
one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point. When finished, shake off
the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each pass.

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 The Solar Plexus Chakra

Exercise #3

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the E tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, place
the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the vibrating tuning fork over the
Solar Plexus Chakra of your client, beginning at the middle of the waistline, and
pass the tuning fork over the center of the body (above the navel) to the middle
of the right waistline, and back again. Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10
seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork. Count 10 seconds in
one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point.
4. Repeat the above process again two more times for a total of 3 times. Be
sure to shake off the tuning fork after each pass.

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 The Heart Chakra

Exercise #4

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the F tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, place
the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Heart
Chakra of your client, beginning at the middle of the rib cage on the left, over
the center of the body (above the breasts) to the middle of the rib cage on the
right, and back again). Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back
to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Throat Chakra

Exercise #5

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the G tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, place
the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Throat
Chakra of your client, beginning at the left side of the throat, over the center of
the throat to the right side of the throat, and back again. Count 10 seconds in
one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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The Brow Chakra

Exercise #6

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the A tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, place
the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Brow of
your client, beginning at the left side of forehead, over the center of the
forehead to the right side of the forehead, and back again. Count 10 seconds in
one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Crown Chakra

Exercise #7

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the B tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, place
the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Crown
Chakra of your client, beginning at the left side of the top of the head, over the
center of the head to the right side of the head, and back again. Count 10
seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake off the
tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Shake off
the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Soul Star Chakra

Exercise #8

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing the top of your client’s head. (You are standing next to
your client’s head).
2. Place the High C tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed,
place the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Soul Star
Chakra of your client, beginning 12" above and to the left of the top of the
client's head, 12" over the center of the head, to 12" above and to the right of
the client's head, and back again. Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10
seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning forks after each set of passes.

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 The Earth Star Chakra

Exercise #9

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s right side
so that you are facing your client.
2. Place the Middle C tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-
handed, place the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your
client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Earth
Chakra of your client, beginning at the 12" below the left side of the client's
feet, over the center of the feet to 12" above the feet on the right side of the
client's feet, and back again. (Reverse this order if you are left-handed, starting
on the right). Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back to starting
point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake of the fork after each set of passes.

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 Turn Client Over
When finished with this series of exercises, I have the client turn over and I
repeat the entire process on the client’s back chakras. To do this, you will begin
at the Root Chakra, moving up to the Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Brow,
Crown, Soul Star Chakra, and ending back down at the Earth Chakra, 12"
below the feet.

The Root Chakra

Exercise #1

1. With your client lying face down on a massage table, stand on the client’s
left side so that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the Middle C tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-
handed, place the tuning fork in your left hand and stand to the left of your
client.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Root
Chakra of your client, beginning at the lower left hip, over the center of the
body to the lower right hip, and back again. Count 10 seconds in one direction
and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the fork each time.

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 The Sacral Chakra

Exercise #2

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the D tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, then
you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your left
hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Sacral
Chakra of your client, beginning at the middle of the left hip, over the center of
the body to the middle of the right hip, and back again. (Reverse order if left-
handed, starting on the right). Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10
seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each pass.

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 The Solar Plexus Chakra

Exercise #3

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the E tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, then
you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your left
hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the vibrating tuning fork over the
Solar Plexus Chakra of your client, beginning at the middle of the waistline, and
pass the tuning fork over the center of the body (above the navel) from the left
to right at the waistline, and back again. (Reverse if left-handed, starting on the
right). Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point.
Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Shake off
the tuning fork after each pass.

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 The Heart Chakra

Exercise #4

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the F tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, then
you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your left
hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Heart
Chakra of your client, beginning at the middle of the rib cage on the left, over
the center of the body (above the breasts), to the middle of the rib cage on the
right, and back again. (Reverse this order if you are left-handed, starting on the
right.) Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point.
Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Throat Chakra

Exercise #5

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the G tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, then
you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your left
hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass the tuning fork over the Throat
Chakra of your client, beginning at the left side of the throat, over the center of
the throat to the right side of the throat, and back again. (Reverse this order if
you are left-handed, starting on the right.) Count 10 seconds in one direction
and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Brow Chakra

Exercise #6

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the A tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, then
you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your left
hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass it over the Brow of your client,
beginning at the left side of forehead, over the center of the forehead to the
right side of the forehead, and back again. (Reverse this order if you are left-
handed, starting on the right.) Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10
seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Crown Chakra

Exercise #7

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the B tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed, then
you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your left
hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass it over the Crown Chakra of your
client, beginning at the left side of the top of the head, over the center of the
head to the right side of the head, and back again. (Reverse this order if you left-
handed, starting on the right.) Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10
seconds back to starting point. Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Shake off
the tuning fork after each set of passes.

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 The Soul Star Chakra

Exercise #8

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the High C tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-handed,
then you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in your
left hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass it over the Soul Star Chakra of
your client, beginning 12" above and to the left of the top of the client's head,
12" over the center of the head, to 12" above and to the right of the client's
head, and back again. (Reverse this order if you are left-handed, starting on the
right.) Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point.
Shake off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake off the tuning forks after each set of passes.

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The Earth Star Chakra

Exercise #9

1. With your client lying on a massage table, stand on the client’s left side so
that you are facing your client’s back.
2. Place the Middle C tuning fork in your right hand. (If you are left-
handed, then you will stand to the right of your client and use the tuning fork in
your left hand.)
3. Strike the tuning fork and slowly pass it over the Earth Chakra of your
client, beginning at the 12" below the left side of the client's feet, over the
center of the feet to 12" above the feet on the right side of the client's feet, and
back again. (Reverse this order if you are left-handed, starting on the right.)
Count 10 seconds in one direction and 10 seconds back to starting point. Shake
off the tuning fork.
4. Repeat the above process two more times, for a total of three. Be sure to
shake of the fork after each set of passes.

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 Closing the Session

How do I close the Tuning Fork Session?

When finished with the entire session (front and back of the client), I then
proceed to "Close" the aura of the client. My favorite way of doing this is to use
the "Wave" technique.
I will use the Middle C tuning fork (or the Om fork, if you have one).
Strike the tuning fork and while it is still vibrating, slowly pass the fork about
12" above the client’s body, at the top right-hand side of the client’s Soul
Chakra down the right side of the client's body, to 12" below the feet at the
Earth Chakra, and back up again along the same pathway to the Soul Star
Chakra. Shake off the tuning fork.
Strike the tuning fork a second time and pass the vibrating tuning fork from
the center of the Soul Chakra, down the center of the client's body, to the Earth
Chakra and back up the body again. Shake off the tuning fork.
Strike the tuning fork for a third time and pass the vibrating tuning fork
from the left side of the Soul Chakra, down the left side of the client's body, to
the Earth Chakra, and back up the body again. Shake off the tuning fork.
If you like, you may have the client turn over so that you may repeat this
entire process on the other side of the client's body. You may also repeat this
process for as many times as you "feel" the client may need it. This technique
will help to "smooth" out the chakras’ energies, and also to remove any debris
in the auric field.
After making the pass at 12" above the body, you may wish to make a
second pass this time at about 4”-6" above the body. This will more directly
affect the physical chakras’ energies.

About the Author

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 Reiki Center of Venice
P.O. Box 554
Venice, FL 34284-0554

Francine Milford is a Holistic Practitioner and owner of the Reiki Center of

Venice. She is an inspirational teacher and continuing education provider for
many National Certifying Boards. She spends much of her time working on new
therapies and techniques, as well as on the computer updating her courses and
manuals.
Francine Milford has attained Reiki Mastership through several lineages and
brings her combined knowledge of energy work into her classes. Having
experience in the Fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor,
she has created a series of workshops and classes that combine the Body, the
Mind, and the Spirit.
Francine offers a warm “can do” attitude in relating her own story of
healing from debilitating and blinding migraines and constant panic attacks.
Through combining breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, diet and
exercise, along with Reiki, Francine has been symptom free for over five years.
It was during this time that Francine discovered her severe reactions to
chemical drugs that were first prescribed to her by conventional doctors. "I
didn't want to live like a zombie, dependent on pills. I wanted my health back
and I began to search for the answers." Her search led her to study Herbology,
Aromatherapy, Acupressure, Reflexology, and others forms of Alternative
Therapy.
After several years of study and practicing various methods and techniques,

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Reiki was the icing on the cake. Francine now teaches courses in Alternative
Therapies, both on site and by correspondence courses. Students can work at
their own pace, one lesson at a time.
“Music has always been a part of my life and has affected me in many ways.
I have played the piano since the age of 7. Later, I tried my hand at the clarinet,
guitar, flute, and drums.
When tuning forks were first offered on the market, I was immediately
drawn to them and the beautiful crystal resonance they provide. It wasn’t until
years later that I began to use tuning forks in my healing sessions for others.
I now teach courses in Tuning Fork Therapy and offer three levels of
Tuning Therapy manuals. I believe in empowering my students."
Francine is hardly finished in her learning of additional systems of healing.
"With every new system of healing, there is something I can take away and
incorporate into my own practice. Learning never ends and I am enjoying the
journey."
You can view some of Francine's courses and class schedules on her
websites at:

www.Reiki.Fws1.com
www.ReikiCenterofVenice.com
www.ReikiCenter.50megs.com
www.ReikiMinistry.Faithweb.com
www.ReikiSystems.com

www.TuningForkTherapy.com

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 If you would like to order your own 8-piece beginner Tuning Fork Set that
comes in its own wooden box and includes a rubber mallet, contact the Reiki
Center of Venice on line at www.ReikCenterofVenice.com or by writing:

Reiki Center of Venice

P.O. Box 554
Venice, FL 34284-0554
(941) 544-0076

[email protected]

www.ReikiCenterofVenice.com
www.TuningForkTherapy.com

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 Also available are the Tuning Fork Level Two Manual and the Tuning Fork
Level Three Manual. Contact the Reiki Center for availability and pricing
information.

If you are an instructor and would like to make quantity purchases of this
manual to use in your own classroom, contact the Center for quantity discount
purchase information. If you would like to sponsor a Tuning Fork Workshop
and Certification in your area, contact Francine at [email protected]

References

Davis, Audrey B. and Merzbach, Uta C. Early Auditory Studies: Activities

in the Psychology Laboratories of American Universities. Washington:
Smithsonian. (1975).

Miller, D. C. An Anecdotal History of the Science of Sound: To the

Beginning of the 20th Century. New York: MacMillan. (1935).

Titchener, E.B. and Whipple, G.M. “Tuning Forks for Pitch

Discrimination.” American Journal of Psychology. (1909).

Whipple, G. M. “Studies in Pitch Determination.” American Journal of

Psychology. (1903).

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