The IN BODY Lab
Sound, Light, and Nervous System Regulation.
Starting in 2026, CMAT is excited to introduce The IN BODY Lab: a new suite of cutting-edge Complimentary and Alternative (CAM) wellness services tested and hand picked by our Medical Director to complement Medicine Assisted Therapy. Featuring Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) and Audiovisual Entrainment (AVE), these non-invasive modalities use sound, vibration and light to offer gentle, yet powerful support for stress reduction, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and brain engagement.
Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT): Sound & Vibration
What is VAT?
Vibroacoustic Therapy uses low-frequency sound and gentle vibration, delivered through a padded table or mat, to subtly "tune" the body and nervous system. You lie fully clothed, experiencing calming music paired with tactile vibration—a full-body sensory experience of sound and soma (the body).
Key Benefits for Healing
Research shows VAT is a powerful tool for supporting mind-body regulation:
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Increases markers of the parasympathetic nervous system activity (the "rest and digest" state) and reduces sympathetic arousal (the stress response).
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Supports interoceptive awareness (the sense of the internal body), grounded embodiment, and recovery from chronic pain or somatic dysregulation.
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Associated with reductions in perceived stress, anxiety, and improvements in overall mood.
A Typical VAT Session at CMAT
You lie comfortably on the table for 20–88 minutes. Low-frequency soundscapes play through speakers and transducers, creating the gentle vibration. An RN or your therapist remains present throughout for support and grounding.
Audiovisual Entrainment (AVE): Light & Sound Brain Entrainment
What is AVE?
This modality utilizes a headset to deliver rhythmic sensory input—flashing LED light patterns and synchronized audio—aimed at gently entraining neural oscillations. This non-invasive input encourages favorable shifts in brainwave activity, promoting states like relaxation, meditation, or restorative rest.
Key Benefits for Neural Regulation
OLS offers a subtle, non-verbal approach to mental well-being:
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Helps support shifts in brain states, potentially reducing anxiety and enhancing mental well-being.
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Provides a gentle avenue to support neural integration following psychotherapeutic or medicine-assisted work.
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Emerging research points to its potential role in maintaining neural connectivity and cognitive function.
A Typical AVE Session at CMAT
You sit or recline comfortably with eyes closed, wearing the light-and-sound headset. A guided session plays, typically lasting 10–15 minutes. The RN remains present throughout for monitoring, ensuring your comfort and safety.
Combined: The 60-Minute Sound + Light Rebalancing Session
For a deep, multi-modal experience, CMAT offers a blended session combining the benefits of both therapies, supervised by an RN.
This combination primes the body with VAT (supporting parasympathetic activation), subtly regulates the mind with AVE, and then uses VAT again to provide a gentle "landing" for the nervous system, fostering deep relaxation and mind–body coherence.
Session Structure (Typical)
Vibroacoustic Warm-up (10 min): Gentle sound and vibration to ground the body.
Audiovisual Entrainment (11 min): Headset-based light and sound session for brainwave engagement.
Vibroacoustic Integration (~30 min): Return to full-body sound and vibration to anchor and integrate the experience.
Post-Session Check-in (5–10 min): Gentle reorientation, hydration, and brief check-in.
Cost and Booking Options
Cost and Booking Options
These sessions are available in two ways:
As a Stand-Alone IN BODY Lab Session (60 mins) using vibroacoustic therapy with or without audiovisual entrainment, supported by CMAT’s Registered Nurse
$200 for 60 minutes
As an Add-on to any Medicine Assisted Therapy (MAT) Dosing Session using the vibroacoustic table only
$50 add on to enhance any MAT dosing session
Please book directly via this link or discuss with your therapist directly.
*These services are strictly reserved for existing CMAT Clients.