8-Day Gong Master Healer Accredited Course
Our Gong Master Healer training is delivered over 8 days (4 weekends) and draws from the deep lineage of Gong and sacred-sound healing established by Don Conreaux (originator of Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance, Gong Puja, Gong Master title). The course is deeply spiritual and energetically transformative. Rooted in ancient traditions, awakening the healer within.
Students will engage not only in instrument technique and facilitation but also in a spiritual, energetic and therapeutic framework.
It is recommended that you have access to a Gong during this course.
On completion of the 8 days, participants will be prepared to facilitate:
1:1 gong sound-healing sessions
Group Gong ceremonies
Rituals associated with the sacred work of sound healing
Professional standards (for the Complementary Medical Association / CMA).
Your Learning Outcomes
Understand the lineage and philosophy of Gong work, including history, spiritual context and modern therapeutic application.
Be proficient in safe handling/playing of the Gong, singing bowls and other healing instruments.
Design and facilitate both individual and group Gong ceremonies (including one-to-one and group Gong baths)
Acquire robust, energetic protection and self-care techniques for the healer, ensuring practitioner integrity and safety.
Meet CMA-style professional standards: ethics, consent, boundaries, contraindications, business foundations, and integration into practice as a Gong healer.
Structure of Gong Master Course
Four weekends: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-16:30
Weekend 1 (Days 1 & 2): Foundation & Lineage
Weekend 2 (Days 3 & 4): Technique, Healing Application
Weekend 3 (Days 5 & 6): Deep Spiritual Work, Group Performance & Ceremony
Weekend 4 (Days 7 & 8): Integration, Protection, Business & Certification
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Gong Master Healer Course Dates 2026
Weekend 1: September 5th & 6th
Weekend 2: October 3rd & 4th
Weekend 3: November 7th & 8th
Weekend 4: December 5th & 6th
Gong Master Healer Course Dates 2027
Cohort 1
Weekend 1 Feburary 13th & 14th
Weekend 2 March 13th & 14th
Weekend 3 April 10th & 11th
Weekend 4 May 1st & 2nd
Cohort 2
Weekend 1 September 11th & 12th
Weekend 2 October 9th & 10th
Weekend 3 November 20th & 21st
Weekend 4 December 11th & 12th
Course Investment:
£800
Our Training Philosophy
The teachings presented in our courses are informed by established practitioners, recognised complementary medicine organisations, and our own professional clinical and therapeutic experience.
Key Influences & Lineage
• Don Conreaux – Pioneer of modern Gong sound healing.
• Gong Master Training and studies undertaken at Hawkwood College (UK).
• Energy healing traditions, including Reiki practice and teaching.
• Spiritual and earth-based healing practices studied with Martin Pretchel, shamanic practitioner based in New Mexico.
• Spiritual healing traditions studied through links with the Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary.
• Professional development and healing philosophy influenced by the National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH).
Clinical & Professional Background
This training is informed by Martin's many years of spiritual Shamanic teachings in South America and Libby's conventional healthcare knowledge. Libby, a Registered Nurse, teacher and Integrative Health Practitioner, with holistic and sound-based practices.
Our training courses are accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA). The CMA is an international professional body dedicated to promoting ethical, responsible and professional complementary medicine practice.
Additional Course Elements
We recommend that you read (Sheila’s books: Sound Healing with Gongs and Don Conreaux's: Magnum Opus of the Gongs) In the Heart of the Gong Space)
Between weekends, you will be supported with: journaling, case studies and other homework assignments.
Attendance, Assignments & Certification:
Students must attend all 4 modules
Write a reflective essay on your healer journey through sound.
Complete 4 case studies of 1-2-1 Healing with at least 2 clients.
Practical demonstration of 1-2-1 and Group sound healing ceremony.
Universal Greeting demonstration.
Certificate issued on completion.
Gong Master Healer Course Testimonies
'What an amazing course Martin and Libby, from a lad that walked in on the first session full of self doubt in himself and not much confidence. To someone who now stands a little taller you have taught me so much in these last four months that I am truly grateful to you both and to all the lovely souls who also took part in this life changing journey. It really has been a transformative journey I cannot thank you all enough.'
- Dean C
'Thank you thank you all for an amazing few months.
I’ve learned such a tremendous amount about deepening my spiritual practice, as well as greater knowledge for this work. I feel so much more confident stepping out in front of my groups now, knowing I have a solid learning to fall back on. I’m so very grateful to both Libby and Martin for such a beautifully generous, warm and loving space and a truly heart centred course.
Just beautiful
I always looked forward to our weekends together and will miss it and you all very much.'
- Julie-Kate O
'Thanks everyone, especially Libby and Martin for this great learning opportunity, I have taken little bits from everyone of you that will assist me going forward . We are armed with many tools now to help others and ourselves . Whishing everyone great success in all they do healing , and life.'
-Mark B
