My path into healing wasn't something I planned. It grew out of my own search for answers during one of life's most challenging seasons.
After experiencing postpartum depression, I found myself asking deeper questions about health, resilience, and what it truly means to heal. As I searched for answers, I discovered practices that helped me reconnect with myself in ways I hadn't experienced before. That journey opened my eyes to how deeply every part of our well-being is connected, and it changed the direction of my life. Looking back, I can see that every step along the way was preparing me for the work I do today.
Hi -I’m Kristine Hari Shabad
As a dance teacher and member of Dance Masters of America, I discovered that movement is about far more than technique. It can build confidence, create connection, and help people feel more at home in their bodies. During my time in the Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School, I was honored to receive the Most Dedicated Dance Teacher award—an early reflection of the dedication and compassion that continue to guide my work today.
After moving to Texas in 1997, my work expanded into Pilates and Gyrotonic®, where I worked alongside rehabilitation specialists and supported clients recovering from injury. Those experiences deepened my understanding that healing is rarely just physical. Our experiences, emotions, and the stress we carry shape our overall well-being.
My search for a deeper understanding of healing continued through Kundalini Yoga, crystal singing bowls, Reiki, Energy Codes®, and traditional shamanic studies. Each experience expanded my understanding and has become an important part of the way I support my clients today.
Today, everything I've experienced and learned comes together through The Sound Path. I thoughtfully integrate sound healing, Reiki, and traditional shamanic practices to create a calm, supportive space where people can slow down, restore balance, and move through life with greater ease.
Meditation is one of the tools in my toolbox that I wouldn't live without.
Long before I found sound healing or Reiki, dance was my first passion. I trained extensively in ballet, including a summer intensive with the Boston Ballet, and dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. After an injury, my path took an unexpected turn, and I found my way to teaching.
I believe that learning is a lifelong journey. My work is grounded in more than three decades of experience in movement, healing, and holistic wellness, and I continue to deepen my knowledge through ongoing study and professional development.
Certifications
* Holy Fire® II Reiki Master
*Holy Fire® II Karuna Master
* 500-Hour Kundalini Yoga Instructor
* Certified Energy Codes® Coach (Dr. Sue Morter)
* Certified Passion Test® Coach for Kids & Teens
Continuing Professional Studies
* Traditional Shamanic Studies with **Sandra Ingerman**
* Advanced Shamanic Training through the **Foundation for Shamanic Studies**
My approach is not defined by a single modality. Rather than relying on one technique, I thoughtfully integrate sound healing, Reiki, and traditional shamanic practices, drawing on decades of experience in movement, therapeutic work, and holistic wellness. Every session is tailored to the individual, creating a calm, supportive space where healing can unfold naturally.
The Sound Path was born from my deep relationship with sound as both a healing force and a guiding teacher.
Working with crystal singing bowls, I came to understand sound not just as vibration, but as a language of strength, clarity, and truth.
And the word ‘path’ has always symbolized movement, direction, and the purpose that carries us forward.
Together, they reflect my approach: using sound to open, clear, and realign the energetic pathways of the body.
The Sound Path is the journey we take when we harmonize the inner landscape — a return to balance, coherence, and the deeper wisdom within.
Why I Chose the Name “The Sound Path”
In 2006, my Kundalini Yoga teacher gave me the spiritual name Hari Shabad.
In the Sikh and yogic traditions:
Hari refers to the Divine, the One who removes blocks and brings light.
Shabad means sacred sound, the divine vibration, or the song of the soul.
Together, Hari Shabad speaks to the divine sound that clears the way — a name I didn’t realize would one day match the path I walk. At the time, I didn’t connect with it. I tucked the name away and moved on, not realizing how deeply it would weave into my life.
Years later, everything changed the moment I first heard the resonance of crystal singing bowls. Their sound moved through me in a way I couldn’t explain — familiar, ancient, and unmistakably aligned. Only then did the meaning of my spiritual name return to me. And it finally made sense.
Have you ever received a gift you didn’t appreciate at first? Something you set aside, only to rediscover later with gratitude because now you understand its purpose?
That is exactly what my spiritual name has become for me.
A gift I wasn’t ready for then… but deeply honor now.
I am proud to carry the name Hari Shabad, and grateful for the quiet, serendipitous
way it revealed its truth.
The Meaning Behind My Spiritual Name
A lifelong dance and musical theatre lover, enthusiastic baker, devoted animal friend, and unapologetic fan of anything that sparkles.
Fun Facts:
Where I Offer Sessions
I offer sound healing and energy sessions in several settings so you can choose what feels most supportive for you:
• My private home studio – a cozy, peaceful space intentionally designed for deep rest and energetic renewal.
• Your home or business – I bring the full experience to your space for added comfort, convenience, and accessibility.
Wherever we meet, each session is thoughtfully tailored to your space, your needs, and your intention for the work.
- Dave
This work has helped me to add dimensions to my energy practices that extend beyond meditation. I now have tools to help me with focus, well-being, forgiveness, acceptance and love.
