The Story Behind the Sound
A Journey of Letting Go, Listening, and Coming Home
Meet Cryst See Thoo –
Founder of Highlands Healing Sanctuary
Gong Master · Certified Sound Therapist · Confidence & Voice Empowerment Mentor & Coach
Cryst’s journey into sound healing began not from a textbook—but from a calling.
After more than a decade in high-performing corporate roles and running a thriving restaurant in Cameron Highlands, Cryst found herself longing for something deeper: to bring peace, clarity, and balance not only to herself, but to those who crossed her path.
What started as a personal search for healing evolved into a soul-led mission. For over 15 years, she has immersed herself in the art and energy of sound—studying under the Great Gong Master ~ Don Conreaux and working with gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, voice, and other sacred instruments.
Her sessions are intentionally small and deeply personal—often one-on-one or in intimate groups—held in a cozy home studio designed for privacy, safety, and deep rest.
She believes healing doesn’t have to be dramatic; it just has to be real. And with her intuitive voice work and heart-led presence, she creates a space where even the most restless spirits find calm.
Cryst doesn’t just play sound—she listens to your energy, your breath, your unspoken emotions. She meets you where you are, and gently invites you back to balance & happiness.
A Journey That Listens Beyond Sound
Cryst’s journey into sound healing is shaped by more than instruments or techniques—it’s shaped by presence, truth, and a deep return to self.
Cryst's trained as a Gong Master under the esteemed Don Conreaux, and has continued to deepen her path through advanced practices in voice work and energy-based sound healing.
While in Bali, she studied how to unlock the authentic voice (vocal yoga) —not the polished voice we show the world, but the raw, honest sound that comes from our soul. This work opened the gateway to one of the most overlooked yet powerful energy centers: the throat chakra.
Through this journey, Cryst experienced deep moments of reflection and emotional release.
She came face to face with the truth that many of us try to avoid—that life can be simple, but it takes immense courage to live simply, to speak honestly, and to slow down in a world that values constant doing.
That’s why her sessions aren’t rushed or routine.
They are slow, intentional, and rooted in listening—to energy, breath, silence, and emotion.🌿 Whether it’s a one-on-one session or a small circle, Cryst meets each person exactly where they are, gently guiding them back to balance.
🌿 Her role isn’t to fix—but to hold space, so that your own inner wisdom can emerge.Clients often describe a session not just as “relaxing,” but as a turning point—where they finally hear themselves again, often for the first time in years.
“Sound taught me that healing doesn’t need to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes, the deepest healing is quiet and real.” — Cryst See Thoo
A Quiet Space to Come Back to Yourself
This isn’t a spa. It’s not a retreat center. It’s something more personal—a space where you can finally breathe again.
Cryst’s home studio in the cool hills of Cameron Highlands is intentionally small and warmly designed, welcoming only one to four people at a time. It’s a place where you don’t have to explain yourself. You don’t have to know how to meditate. You don’t even have to talk—just lie back, and let the sound hold you.
Whether you come feeling tired, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious, each session meets you where you are. Cryst works intuitively, guided by years of training and a deep trust in the body’s wisdom.
Through gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, and her voice, she creates a space where your nervous system can finally soften, your breath can deepen, and your mind can slow down.
💫 No need to “be spiritual” or understand chakras.
💫 Ideal for solo travelers, couples, caregivers, or anyone feeling mentally or emotionally full.
💫 Gentle, safe, and deeply restorative sessions—designed for real people living real lives.Clients often leave not just relaxed—but clearer, lighter, and more connected to themselves.
Because healing isn’t about fixing what’s wrong.
It’s about remembering what’s whole.“You don’t have to do anything to deserve rest. Just come as you are—and let sound do the rest.” — Cryst See Thoo
Mindfulness as a Way of Healing
Cryst’s recent training in mindfulness has added another dimension to her work, deepening her ability to hold space with presence, compassion, and clarity.
Mindfulness is more than a practice — it is a way of being. It invites us to pause, breathe, and notice what is here in the present moment.
For Cryst, this simple yet profound skill flows naturally into sound healing and mentoring, creating sessions that are not only calming, but also gently awakening.
When participants come into her space, they are guided not just by sound, but by mindful awareness — learning how to slow down, release tension, and reconnect with themselves.
It’s in this quiet attention that healing often deepens, helping people feel more grounded, balanced, and at ease with who they are.
With mindfulness woven into her approach, every session becomes more than therapy — it becomes a mindful journey of rest, reflection, and renewal.
Coaching & Mentorship for Women's Confidence and Empowerment
What sets Cryst apart is not only the sound of her instruments, but the way she brings mentorship, life coaching, and healing wisdom together. She is not simply a sound therapist, but a guide — walking alongside others as they rest, release, and rediscover strength within.
For two years, Cryst has been a mentor in the L’Oréal Kérastase PowerTalks Mentoring Program, a global CSR initiative empowering women. She has supported young women to build confidence, develop leadership, and step forward with clarity.
This experience shapes her work: not by telling others what to do, but by helping them uncover what has always been inside.
Many join her sessions seeking rest or stress relief. Sound does this beautifully — calming the nervous system, restoring balance, and nurturing peace. Yet often, something deeper unfolds.
Through her training as mentor, coach, and healing guide, Cryst has learned to listen beneath the surface — to the unspoken and unseen. Even without words, she meets people where they are. Sound, presence, and deep listening become a bridge to hidden parts of themselves.
✨ Cryst’s uniqueness:
- Helping people discover hidden strengths.
- Awakening inner voice and confidence.
- Creating a safe, transformative space.
- Her sessions often go beyond sound healing — becoming moments of growth, empowerment, and self-discovery.
Healing is not only about resting — it is about rising stronger, clearer, and more connected to your true self ~ Cryst See Thoo
