Founded by Univ.-Prof. Walter Werzowa

Music that works
like therapy

Every track on HealthTunes is chosen for a specific therapeutic purpose, with binaural beats and isochronic tones tuned to conditions like anxiety, sleep, depression, and Alzheimer's. Clinically developed. Personalized to you.

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The science of sound,
made personal.

A non-profit clinical music platform — not a wellness app.

Every track on HealthTunes is chosen for a reason. Not mood, not vibe: condition. Anxiety, sleep, depression, focus, Alzheimer's — each playlist is built around the specific frequencies that clinical research links to measurable outcomes.

Binaural beats work by playing two slightly different frequencies in each ear. Your brain perceives the difference and synchronizes to it, shifting into states associated with calm, focus, or sleep. Isochronic tones achieve a similar effect through rhythmic pulses. Both are embedded into music you actually want to listen to.

Headphones required. No prescription, no appointment. One month free, no credit card.

01

Choose your condition

Select from anxiety, sleep, depression, focus, Alzheimer's, and more. Choose the genres you actually enjoy — the therapeutic frequencies work within the music.

02

Listen with headphones

Stereo earbuds or over-ear headphones. The binaural effect requires separate audio in each ear — speakers won't work for the therapeutic layer.

03

Feel the shift

Many listeners notice a difference within a session. Over time, the benefit can grow. Use this alongside your existing care — never instead of it.

What are you
listening for?

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Anxiety

Calm your nervous system with music built for anxious minds.

 Sleep

Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, naturally.

 Depression

Evidence-based music support alongside your existing care.

 Focus

Tune out distraction and get into flow.

 Stress

Ease stress, not your standards.

 Alzheimer's

Music reaches where words sometimes cannot.

 Burnout

Recovery starts with rest. Rest starts with the right sound.

 Pain

Clinical evidence supports music as a complement to pain management.

 Maternity

Support for every stage of pregnancy and recovery.

 Grief

Music has always been how humans carry loss.

 Meditation

Deeper states, faster. Music that guides you inward.

 Addiction

A grounding tool for the moments when you need it most.
Clinical evidence

The research is clear.
The music is the medicine.

26.3%

reduction in preoperative anxiety

Padmanabhan R, Hildreth AJ, Laws D — Anaesthesia, 2005 · 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2005.04287.x

Music with auditory beat stimulation significantly reduces state anxiety

Mallik A, Russo FA · PLOS ONE, 2022 · doi

Systematic review confirms binaural beats reduce anxiety and depression

Baseanu et al. · Applied Sciences, 2024 · doi

Music therapy significantly reduces depressive symptoms across 55 RCTs

Tang et al. · PLOS ONE, 2020 · doi

Music therapy significantly more effective than standard care for depression

Lee et al. · BJPsych Open, 2025 · doi

Music therapy improves sleep quality in older adults — meta-analysis

Chen et al. · J. American Geriatrics Society, 2021 · doi

Music interventions show moderate-to-large improvement in sleep quality

Multiple authors · PLOS ONE, 2025 · doi

Ongoing studies

Artists who believe
in the science.

Moby

Grammy-nominated artist and composer

Moby has contributed original works to HealthTunes — music designed not just to accompany, but to support. His involvement reflects a growing conviction among artists that music's role in wellbeing extends beyond entertainment, into something closer to care.

From clinicians
to everyday listeners.

"The success of HealthTunes is to mix music and prescribe it as Music Medicine based on scientific knowledge."

Prof. Dr. Klaus Laczika
University Clinic of Vienna

"I play the sounds, tones, and songs during my workday to help me focus. I use the playlists to balance my energy."

Sami R.
Focus listener

"I am in awe of this work. It is so important and is making a real difference in my life."

Bettina H.
HealthTunes listener

All testimonials published with confirmed written permission.

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Questions

HealthTunes is a non-profit music streaming platform that combines curated music with binaural beats and isochronic tones, personalized to specific health conditions. Founded by Univ.-Prof. Walter Werzowa and developed in clinical partnership with UCLA Health, Wellstar Health System, and the NHS.
Binaural beats are an auditory phenomenon: when two slightly different frequencies play in each ear, your brain perceives the difference as a third frequency and synchronizes to it. This can guide your brainwaves into states linked to relaxation, focus, or sleep. Isochronic tones use rhythmic pulses to achieve a similar effect. Both require headphones.
No. HealthTunes is a complementary support — designed to work alongside your existing care, not replace it. If you're managing depression, anxiety, or Alzheimer's, please continue working with your healthcare team. HealthTunes does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition.
The therapeutic approach is supported by peer-reviewed research, including a randomized controlled trial showing a 26.3% reduction in anxiety (Padmanabhan et al., 2005) and a meta-analysis of 55 RCTs on music therapy for depression (Tang et al., 2020). Ongoing clinical studies are underway with Wellstar and Chelsea & Westminster NHS.
Yes. Headphones are required for binaural beats to work. Standard stereo earbuds or over-ear headphones both work. Speakers still deliver the music experience, but the therapeutic layer — the binaural effect — requires separate audio in each ear.
HealthTunes does not sell or share your data. As a non-profit, there is no commercial incentive to monetize your information. Your health condition and listening history remain private. Full details in our Privacy Policy.
Yes. HealthTunes has an enterprise licensing program and API for healthcare systems, HR teams, and research institutions. Current institutional partners include Wellstar Health System and Marietta Police Department. Contact support@healthtunes.org.