Welcome to
The Crystal and Sound Academy
“A Path of Light” by Susie Nelson-Smith
I am here to help you remember the sacred knowing within; to stir your spirit, awaken your gifts, and guide you along the shimmering threads of your soul’s journey.
Sound Therapy & Crystal Healing in the Blue Mountains
Welcome to our Crystal and Sound Healing Centre in Katoomba, Blue Mountains.
Step into a space dedicated to the healing power of sound and crystal.
Here in our peaceful centre, you’re invited to explore a carefully curated collection of Crystal Tones® Alchemy Singing Bowls, our collection of crystals and gems and sacred sound healing accessories. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or are an experienced practitioner, we’re here to support your growth, deepen your practice, and help you experience greater well-being, clarity, and peace.
“Come and explore what speaks to your heart and purpose.
Explore My Offerings
Crystal Bowl Mentoring
In these one-to-one training sessions, we move beyond technique. Together, we explore the subtle realms of energy, vibration, and presence, allowing sound to guide us into deeper awareness and healing. Each session is a holistic experience, designed to support your unique journey and open you to the wisdom of sound as a sacred path.
Spend two sacred hours in a one-to-one sound mentoring session with me, immersing yourself in the exquisite tones of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. The personalised training offers guidance, insight, and hands-on experience.
Transform with Crystal Healing
Two hours can change your life in miraculous ways. A crystal healing session, where crystals are laid on the body, forming mandalas at each chakra; where guidance is thoughtful and empathic; and where specific breathing techniques are applied, becomes a moving, deeply enriching experience.
Personal & Spiritual Consultations with Custom Affirmations
For over 25 years, I’ve been creating personal affirmations, mantras, and prayers; heartfelt reflections written in one-to-one sessions, gently holding your dreams, wishes, and intentions. Many people tell me their affirmation becomes part of their daily self-care, continuing to support them long after our time together.
When life shifts and new energies emerge, together, we create another, fresh words for a new chapter. This work is so close to my heart that I wrote a book about it, called One Heart Affirmations, which was published in 2018.
The Bliss of Sound Healing
Rest, rejuvenate, and rediscover your inner peace with the life-changing power of Crystal Tones Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. The extraordinary results of sound healing stretch well beyond just relaxation. By tapping into the magic of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, you can feel a profound shift in your overall well-being.
These enchanting sounds work wonders, helping to ease stress, anxiety, and chronic discomfort while encouraging deeper sleep and sharper focus.
Sound healing supports emotional release and strengthens the immune system, nurturing a deeper sense of inner peace and harmony.
Understanding how Healing Happens
What is Crystal Singing Bowl Healing?
It is a gentle and powerful journey into resonance, stillness, and light.
As the pure tones of the Crystal Tones alchemy crystal bowls wash through your body and energy field, they awaken the deep intelligence within you, inviting harmony, balance, and renewal.
Each note carries a vibration that speaks directly to your cells, your spirit, and the quiet places within, helping to release what no longer serves and open you to clarity, peace, and inner alignment. This is sound as sacred medicine — a weaving of crystal frequencies, breath, and intention that restores you to yourself.
Crystal Healing is the ancient art of laying crystals, gems, and stones on the body and applying specific breathing techniques to bring about transformation of the physical body and the energy fields, including the emotional body, the mind, and the spirit.
I have been teaching and practising Crystal Healing for over 30 years, and it is a profoundly effective modality. Over the years, I have helped clients release long-held fears, alleviate physical symptoms and conditions, and connect more fully with their soul's pathway and guidance. It has been a privilege to share in their sacred journeys.
What is Crystal Healing?
Training & Certification
For those with the drive to delve deeply into this complex and deeply transformational discipline, I have created the most detailed and comprehensive International Crystal Sound Therapy course with Crystal Singing Bowls available. There are three levels: Certificate II, Certificate IV and the Diploma of Sound Therapy.
For those with the drive to delve deeply into the mineral kingdom and the power of the crystalline energy, I have created the most comprehensive and detailed International Crystal Therapy Course with crystals and gems. There are two levels: Certificate II and Certificate IV.
I am now, for the first time, extending the training to include a teacher’s training program for Crystal Therapy with crystals and gems.
For those wishing to extend their practice into teaching, I am now taking expressions of interest. Contact me to find out more and apply.
I teach these training and study programs regularly in locations across Australia and around the world. As a result of undertaking this process, many students have created successful businesses based on the model taught here, and others have found the personal and spiritual transformation enriches their lives and the lives of their loved ones..
Courses, Workshops & Events
Join me for soul-enriching gatherings that weave sound healing, crystal wisdom, and inner transformation. From global events to short workshops to accredited, professional in-depth training programs, each offering is created to inspire personal and spiritual growth, increase knowledge and skills and open up to new possibilities in your life.
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Certificate II in Crystal Sound Therapy
A powerful foundation exploring the essentials of playing, presence, and authentic expression with crystal singing bowls capturing the art of performance.
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Certificate IV in Crystal Sound Therapy
Practitioner advanced training integrating sound, energy work, and vibrational healing as a qualified Crystal Sound Therapist.
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Diploma in Crystal Sound Therapy
Mastery for those walking the professional healing path. This training is for those ready to evolve their skills to the next level of Crystal Sound Therapist, weaving creativity, intuition, and professional excellence into their healing and sound practice.
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Crystal Therpay (Cert II & IV)
The ancient art of laying crystals and gems on the body, and using specific breathing techniques to bring about transformation to release energies, restore balance and activate inner wisdom.
Special Interest Workshops
These workshops are soul-nourishing immersions held in nature, among trees, water, and subtle energies. Each one offers a portal into deeper listening, connection, and awakening.
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Angels of the Whispering Stream
In the quiet of your heart, wisdom awakens. Join us for a weekend of Nature, crystal energy, guided visualisations, and crystalline sound in a gentle sanctuary where your inner light, the whispering trees, and the silent music of your heart, the devas, elementals and Mother Earth all meet.
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Angels of the Whispering Leaves
A magical Nature retreat among trees and forest sounds where crystal tones, heart whispers, and deep stillness await. We rest, we breathe, and we gently enter the dreamy, radiant realm of the Devas and Elementals with the crystal singing bowls guiding us towards the refined vibrations of the Angels.
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The Crystal Path Within
Step into a deeply nurturing journey with the Mineral Kingdom. Through breathwork, guidance, sound, and stillness, we’ll attune to the ancient wisdom held in crystals, stones, and gems. You’ll learn to harness their subtle energies to awaken deeper connection, clarity, and inner alignment.
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Songs of the Sacred Grove
A creative writing and sound one-day workshop awakening your inner mantra, poem, or song.
Write from the heart and learn to accompany your words with the pure tones of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. A beautiful day of sound, expression and discovery; no experience needed, just a curious and open spirit.
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Earth Song - A Day to Rest, Receive & Remember
Join us for a soul-nourishing one-day workshop where the pure tones of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls meet the gentle mindfulness of forest bathing, and Nature becomes your sanctuary.
This is a day to slow down, soften, and listen deeply; an immersive experience that invites you to rest fully, receive openly, and remember.
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Crystal Healing Essentials
Learn how to work with crystals for healing, harmony, and energy alignment in this one-day workshop. Available online or via Zoom.
You’ll explore:
Crystal identification
Creating crystal grids
Programming crystals with intention
Making crystal infusions.
New store coming November 2025!
Visit the Crystal Shop
Step into our serene and welcoming space to discover the perfect companions for your sound healing journey. By appointment, you’re invited to sit with me—Susie—for a personal session where I’ll guide you with intuitive insight and over 27 years of experience playing, teaching, performing, and touring with the exquisite Crystal Tones® Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls.
Together, we’ll explore a hand-selected collection of Alchemies—each one a unique voice, from the softest whisper to rich, resonant tones—so you can find the bowls that truly speak to your soul.
Let’s find what’s calling you.
I have had a deep connection and long-standing working relationship with the visionary creators of Crystal Tones® since the early days. It’s both an honour and a joy to be in partnership with this beautifully innovative company, and to have shared a treasured friendship with its co-creators.
The exquisite Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls have touched and transformed countless lives, resonating as powerful sound medicine tools for our times — leading the way in the evolution of healing through vibration in the 21st century.
Elevate your practice with exquisite crystals, crystal singing bowls and accessories
You're warmly invited to explore a thoughtfully curated collection of alchemy crystal singing bowls, crystals, and sound healing tools — all chosen to support your personal and spiritual journey.
With over 30 years of teaching and practising with crystals, gems, and sound, I bring deep knowledge and care to every appointment. When you book a personal visit, I’ll guide you in choosing the bowls or pieces that truly resonate with you, aligned with your intention, energy, and pathway.
You’re also welcome to browse online anytime, where you’ll find alchemy crystal bowls, crystals and sound accessories as well as my sound healing CDs and One Heart Affirmations book — created to inspire and support you from the heart.
Wishlist
I’d love to hear your dreams and wishes. Create your crystal bowl wishlist and let me know what your heart is calling for — whether it’s specific Alchemy, sizes, notes, frequencies, or anything else you’re drawn to. I’m also happy to receive any special requests for crystals or sacred tools you’d love to see in my shop.
With deep care and intention, I’ll lovingly source your desired bowls through my long-standing connection with Crystal Tones®. It’s always such a joy to help bring your crystal bowl visions to life — and I’d be truly honoured to support you in finding the perfect pieces that resonate with your soul.
Please include your email address and phone number when you create your wishlist, so I can easily check in with you for any special details or clarification. I look forward to connecting and co-creating something truly magical with you.
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About Susie and The Crystal and Sound Temple, Blue Mountains
I still remember the moment I came across a tiny paragraph that spoke of a musical instrument crafted from pure quartz crystal, my whole being lit up with wonder and excitement! At the time, I was already teaching Crystal Healing and had been walking alongside the Mineral Kingdom for more than five years, yet this felt like something entirely new, magical, and deeply life-changing. I knew in that moment — with every cell of my being—that I had to follow that call.
Over the years, working with crystals and their radiant, wise energies has opened my heart and mind to profound insights about patterns, perspectives, and the inner landscapes that shape how we see and experience the world. Our perspective is like a lens, and our thoughts dance through it, gently sculpting our understanding. Feeling into the essence of each crystal, listening to their songs, and allowing the sound to move through me has transformed both my inner and outer worlds. The joy and clarity that flows from these experiences have been liberating, calming, and deeply inspiring.
The Crystal and Sound Temple is my latest offering in this sacred unfolding — a space born from love, devotion, and an ongoing relationship with the Mineral Kingdom. It brings me great joy and fulfilment to share this work, this path, and this wisdom with others.
Location
Crystal Temple in the Blue Mountains: A Sacred Sanctuary
Nestled gently among the trees, my boutique healing centre rests within my 100-year-old cottage - a truly magical place. A lovingly tended garden guides you to the entrance of my cosy, renovated home, where peace and tranquillity await. I warmly invite you to visit and experience the beauty of the Crystal Tones® alchemy crystal singing bowls with a transforming crystal sound session; an inspiring and healing crystal and gem layout or enjoy a private mentoring session with me — all in a space designed for comfort, ease and heartfelt connection.
Located in Katoomba, in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains of Australia, The Crystal & Sound Temple is just moments away from world-class views, historic sites, art galleries, and more. Our serene location is surrounded by stunning nature walks, hikes and experiences, including:
Visit by appointment. Book here.
Phone
+61 (0) 412 348 463
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