Leith James
Sound Therapy Educator, Gong Master, ASHA President
Leith James has worked in sound therapy for over 15 years spanning education, trauma recovery, and corporate wellness facilitation. As the founding President and Strategic Director of the Australian Sound Healers Association Ltd (ASHA), Leith has been instrumental in shaping ethical and nationally aligned training pathways for sound therapy practitioners across Australia.
Leith’s work bridges ancient traditions and practical wellness applications. Trained by Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux (USA) and certified as a Tuning Fork Practitioner through SomaEnergetics, he brings a grounded and trauma-aware approach to sound facilitation. He also holds a professional diploma from the British Academy of Sound Therapy.
Leith has participated in exploratory research into the physiological effects of gong sound sessions.. He also participated in a Guinness World Record attempt for the world’s largest sound healing session, showcasing his commitment to expanding public awareness of sound therapy’s benefits.
Over the past decade and a half, Leith has led hundreds of sound journeys, workshops, retreats, and corporate wellness programs, supporting diverse audiences from small community groups to large-scale professional environments. As ASHA’s Lead Gong Trainer, he delivers Level 1 group facilitation and Level 2 practitioner training to students across the country.
In his leadership role, Leith oversees curriculum development for ASHA's practitioner training programs and supervises ASHA trainers and assessors.
Through his work with ASHA, Leith is helping to establish a professional standards for sound healing and sound therapy training in Australia, ensuring practitioners are well-equipped, ethically grounded, and recognised at a professional level.
Australian Sound Healers Association Ltd
Company type: Australian Public Company, Limited by Guarantee
Directors: Leith James — President | Michael Collins — Director | Lea Smouha — Director
