Unity Church of Ames will be hosting their Spiritual Tune Up for 2014 on Jan. 18 and 19, featuring a concert and workshop by sound healing therapist Rama Inacio.

This two-day event will begin with a concert by Inacio on 7 p.m. on Jan. 18. Inacio works for the Awaken Whole Life Center at Unity Village in Kansas City, Mo., using music and sound to heal and relax audiences. This is done through the use of different instruments, sounds and frequencies, all composed by Inacio, to elicit responses in the human body.

“Music is all about ratios and proportions,” Inacio said. “When you get it right, there’s balance on the physical, mental and spiritual levels. It responds with harmony.”

For his concert, Inacio will be playing twelve crystal bowls from the Unity Village. Each bowl is a different size and produces a different sound using fingers or mallets. What makes these bowls special is their unique sound.

“People aren’t used to hearing the sound of crystal bowls,” Inacio said. “It’s a very relaxing tone. They might notice semantic experiences, all different experiences. You might feel a sensation you’ve felt years before.”

Inacio’s unique career path has led him to work with a variety of patients. He has worked with autism and other mental disabilities, helping patients become more receptive and engaging. He has also helped patients suffering from constipation, stress and injury. Rev. Deb Hill-Davis from Unity Church of Ames is one of those affected by Inacio’s work.

“I remember going to one of Rama’s workshops, and I had this headache all day,” Hill-Davis said. “After the workshop, my headache was completely gone. At the end, I felt better, like a sadness had left me.”

Eager to share her experiences with others, Rev. Hill-Davis invited Inacio to her church to demonstrate his unique musical healing. In addition to the concert, Inacio will hold a workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 19 to demonstrate all the instruments and techniques he uses. Individual sessions will follow immediately afterwards at 4 to 8 p.m. During these sessions, participants will discuss what they are holding in and experiencing, and use sound to relax and heal the individual.

“The purpose is to purge the negative experience using his music,” Hill-Davis said. “He uses different instruments and techniques to achieve this.”

Admission for the concert will be $10 or on a love-offering basis. The workshop and sessions will be $25 or on a love-offering basis. All are welcome to this event, which Inacio believes will allow more people to learn about the benefits of sound healing.

“Lots of people will come because they are curious,” Inacio said. “Lots of people have no idea what this is about. While the chiropractor can help with the physical body, I strive to heal that, the mental and spiritual states of a person.”