Manolis Zografakis is a certified sound therapist, accredited and a member of both the International Sound Therapy Association (ISTA) and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM). He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, Breathwork facilitator, Pranic Healer, and music producer.
His journey into sound began with classical guitar lessons, laying the foundation for a lifelong musical exploration. Over the years, he performed in bands, produced electronic music under the name MAMA, and released his solo album Blue in 2008. Its standout track, Have a Nice Trip, received extensive radio airplay and was featured in the Village Roadshow film Alter Ego.
While working as a radio producer and DJ in Athens, Manolis turned to meditation as a path to inner peace and personal growth, gradually leading him toward healing practices. In 2010, he earned an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths, University of London, grounding his creative pursuits in academic knowledge.
In 2012, he moved to Berlin, where a sound bath with Tibetan singing bowls and gongs facilitated by his mentor, Eléna Sofia Melnishca, sparked his deep dive into sound therapy. From 2016 to 2019, he apprenticed under Eléna Sofia, co-facilitating group sound therapy sessions across Berlin and other German cities.
Seeking broader knowledge, Manolis traveled throughout Southeast Asia, studying sound and energy healing across cultures. In Kathmandu, Nepal, he trained in traditional Tibetan bowl healing under Master Shree Krishna Shahi. His studies continued at the Sound Healing Academy, the Peter Hess Institute, and the Chiang Mai Holistic Wellness Center, while his meditation practice deepened through 10-day Vipassana retreats in Nepal and Myanmar. In recent years, he trained in Breathwork, becoming a certified facilitator with AtmaBreath, and completed both Basic and Advanced Pranic Healing courses, further expanding his skills with subtle energy.
Since 2016, Manolis has offered group sound baths and one-on-one sound therapy sessions in Germany, Greece, India, and Nepal. Now based in Chania, Crete, he provides treatments in Athens and throughout Greece and leads professional training seminars, offering a four-level course for wellness and mental health professionals.
Combining Western science and Eastern wisdom, Manolis integrates a grounded, intuitive, and holistic approach to sound and energy work.
He also consults for luxury hotels and wellness centers, collaborating with names such as Daios Cove, W Costa Navarino, Domes Resorts, JW Marriott, and Aquila Hotels, delivering tailored sessions, staff training, and wellness activations that bring the healing power of sound to hospitality experiences.
A TEDxAthens speaker, Manolis has presented at the international flow!summit alongside thought leaders including Gabor Maté, Deepak Chopra, and Bruce Lipton. Passionate about sharing sound as a tool for self-inquiry, balance, and transformation, his work bridges art and healing, science and spirit—offering a space where sound becomes a path back to presence, harmony, and wholeness.
