Sound is a powerful tool, because it is vibrational in nature, and we are vibrational beings.  Indeed, the most modern science shows us that all life is vibrational in nature.  Even deep space is in fluctuation (wave movement) as is the space between your tissues and cells.  This is in line with age old mystical thought of most cultures, which often alludes to the vibrational nature of Creation.

By coupling vibration with clear intent (a focusing of awareness and ‘direction,’ or, ‘expectation), to attune to or transform one's consciousness, we indeed have stepped into a powerful place. When sound is used our being comes into co-resonance with that vibration. Our thinking process stills, and the mind comes into present focus, in which we can intentionally move attention. With proper attention and intent, vibratory sound then allows access to coherent emotions (examples being loving kindness, empathetic joy, bliss and compassion) to stabilize the mind and body for enriching wellness.

Through aligning with the fundamental, inherent quality of the sounds being generated, and coupling that with clear intent and coherence of emotion, heightened states of awareness can be reached, and 'expectations/intentions' made manifest. 

Whether we are praying for Divine intervention, or calling upon a holy being or medicine ally in the subtle realms of consciousness, it is the coupling of sound, with proper attention and intent which creates the portal, or dynamic, for elemental consciousness to, move, stir and manifest. Thus, sound is a powerful ally in the meditative arts for clarification, for transforming one’s life and for manifesting.

When one understands the true nature of this "healing," alongside of the use of sound, one sees the great potential for wellness and growth.