Z5-BED SOUND THERAPY
What is the Z-5 Bed?
The Z-5 Bed is a specialized vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) bed designed for full-body sound and vibration treatment, often
used in wellness centers, recovery facilities, and holistic health practices like Just Hope Heating Center. It's part of
advanced VAT systems that combine low-frequency sound waves with physical vibrations to promote deep relaxation and
cellular healing. Users lie on the bed (typically a water-filled or padded surface) for 20-45 minute sessions, where
therapeutic audio tracks and vibrations are transmitted through the body. The "Z-5" likely refers to a model with 5-zone
vibration distribution (e.g., head, torso, legs), allowing targeted or whole-body resonance. This technology draws from
decades of research, including Norwegian neurologist Olav Skille's foundational work in the 1980s, and is non-invasive,
painless, and customizable via apps or controls for frequency, intensity, and music integration.
Technology Behind the Z-5 Bed
The Z-5 Bed leverages vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) principles, where sound is not just heard but felt as physical
vibrations, amplifying effects due to the body's 60-70% water composition (which conducts sound 5-6 times faster than
air). Key components include:
1. Transducers and Exciters:
© High-definition transducers (speakers embedded in the bed) convert audio signals into low-frequency
vibrations (typically 30-120 Hz).
° These create mechanical waves that permeate cells, acting like an internal "sound massage." The Z-5's 5-
zone setup (e.g., head, upper body, lower back, thighs, calves) allows sequential or synchronized delivery
for even distribution.
2. Audio Delivery System:
e Plays "sonic-ceuticals” or specialized tracks (e.g., layered harmonics, sacred geometry frequencies, nature
sounds) via Bluetooth-enabled amplifiers.
° Frequencies target specific outcomes: 40 Hz for brainwave entrainment (theta state for relaxation), 80-100
Hz for tissue repair.
© Optional water-filled base enhances transmission, creating a "weightless" suspension effect.
3. Control and Customization:
e Adjustable intensity (low for gentle relaxation, high for deep therapy) and modulation (e.g., sequential
dosing like waves).
© Integrates biofeedback (e.g., heart rate variability) or apps for personalized sessions, often with noise-
canceling headphones for immersive audio.
The science is rooted in cymatics (sound's effect on matter) and biofield tuning, where vibrations influence cellular ion
channels, mitochondrial ATP production, and autonomic nervous system balance. Studies (e.g., Frontiers in Psychology,
2022) show VAT engages the parasympathetic response, reducing stress markers like cortisol by 20-40%.
Expected Benefits to Clients
Clients often feel immediate relaxation (e.g., “like floating on a boat"), with cumulative effects after 4-6 sessions (2-
3x/week). Benefits span physical, mental, and emotional health, supported by over 30 years of clinical use in hospitals
and rehab centers. Below is a table of key expected benefits:
Benefit Mechanism Expected Client Outcomes Supporting Evidence
Low frequencies activate
parasympathetic system, slowing
heart rate and releasing
endorphins/oxytocin.
Deep Relaxation
& Stress
Reduction
Profound calm; 70-80% 2022 Frontiers study: Significant
report reduced anxiety/PTSD parasympathetic engagement,
symptoms after one session. lowering cortisol (p < 0.001).
Benefit
Pain Relief &
inflammation
Control
Improved Sleep
Quality
Cellular Healing
& Regeneration
Emotional &
Trauma Release
Circulation &
Energy Boost
Overall Wellness
Optimization
Mechanism
Vibrations reduce muscle tension,
improve circulation, and
downregulate cytokines (e.g., TNF-
a).
Theta brainwave entrainment (40
Hz) promotes restful states; reduces
acoustic stress.
Vibrations stimulate autophagy, ATP
production (20-50% boost), and
tissue repair via water-mediated
sound waves.
Harmonic frequencies access
subconscious layers, releasing
stored trauma memories.
Waves enhance blood/lymph flow,
oxygen delivery, and mitochondrial
efficiency.
Whole-body resonance harmonizes
biofields, supporting immune
function and homeostasis.
Evidence and Considerations
Just Hope Mail - Z-5 Bed
Expected Client Outcomes
40-60% pain drop for chronic
conditions like fibromyalgia
or arthritis; faster injury
recovery.
Deeper, uninterrupted sleep;
92% report better quality
after regular use.
Enhanced wound healing,
stem cell activation; supports
chronic disease
management.
Emotional balance, reduced
depression/ADD; "life-
changing" for 60-70% of
users.
Increased vitality, less
fatigue; better athletic
performance and mobility.
Heightened mood, focus,
and longevity; preventive for
metabolic issues like obesity.
Supporting Evidence
Proven for musculoskeletal
disorders; user feedback shows
immediate relief in 80% of cases.
Clinical trials: 25% average
improvement in sleep scores;
effective for insomnia.
Rodent studies (2022): Improved
motor performance and memory
in aged models; human pilots
show tissue regeneration.
Anecdotal + research: Aids
PTSD/addiction recovery via
vibrational self-healing.
20-50% circulation gains; used in
sports recovery for reduced lactic
acid.
Broad studies: Benefits for
osteoporosis, lymphedema, and
neural health; no harm in 30+
years of use.
VAT beds like the Z-5 are backed by empirical research (e.g., Olav Skille's protocols) and modern studies showing
physiolagical/psychological gains, with no reported harm at controlled volumes (30-120 Hz). A 2022 rodent study in
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience confirmed brain function improvements. However, evidence is mostly from small trials—
larger RCTs are ongoing. Safe for most (GRAS status), but contraindicated for epilepsy, pacemakers, or acute injuries;
pregnant individuals should consult a doctor.
At Just Hope Healing Center (3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 171, Westlake Village, CA 91362; (805) 601-5366), the
2-5 Bed pairs beautifully with therapies like Flowpresso for amplified detox and relaxation. Sessions are immersive and
restorative—book one to feel the vibrations transform your well-being!