Pregnant women are advised to exercise caution when participating in any form of sound therapy, especially during the first 12 weeks, to avoid placing sound instruments on their bodies, and people with any serious mental health problems should also consult a physician before undergoing sound therapy. People with sound-induced epilepsy to ensure that they are receiving the best antiepileptic medication and are not at risk for seizures caused by the treatment of sound vibrations.

For people with implanted pacemakers, stents or shunts, be sure to keep sound instruments at least 20 cm away and never directly on or near metal implants. If there is any previous nerve damage, avoid sound healing and do not place any instruments near open wounds or scars that have not yet healed.

Healing with sound can be very effective with the help of a good sound therapist, however, we are seeing something happening all over the world. That is inexperienced sound therapists performing sound baths, which can result in people who attend not getting good results.