Grading & Recognition

Evaluation and certification

Recognition is earned through evaluation. Here is how the process works, what you receive, and what each GSHA status means.

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The process

Six stages of evaluation

1
Application
The applicant chooses a membership and describes their training and experience.
2
Experience assessment
Training records and the length of experience at each level are reviewed.
3
Competency evaluation
Knowledge and practical skill are assessed in a way appropriate to the level.
4
Recognition decision
GSHA confirms the professional level recognized: Trainer, Sound Healer or Master.
5
Certificate and ID
A numbered certificate and identification materials are issued where applicable.
6
Verification and listing
The certificate becomes publicly verifiable and the member may appear in the directory.

Your credentials

Every certificate carries a unique number. Clients, organizers and partners can confirm it on this website.

Clear terms

Membership, verification, recognition, certification and authorization each mean something different.

Membership: Formal membership with GSHA.
Verification: Confirmation of applicable membership or submitted information.
Recognition: Recognition of an individual’s level, experience or contribution according to GSHA processes.
Certification: A credential or certificate issued by GSHA where applicable.
Authorization: Specific permission granted by GSHA for a particular activity, program, representation or use.

GSHA recognition marks

GSHA Member
Holds current, formal membership with GSHA.
GSHA Verified
GSHA has confirmed the member’s membership and the information they submitted. Shown as GSHA Verified Member, School or Center.
GSHA Recognized
GSHA has recognized the member’s level, experience or contribution through its evaluation process.
Authorized by GSHA
GSHA has specifically authorized a person, program, training, certificate, school, organization, activity or representation. It is never applied automatically to a membership.

These are GSHA’s own membership and recognition marks. They are not ISO certification, government certification or external accreditation.

Recognition

Evaluation
Experience, training and competency are reviewed against the level applied for.
Certificate
A numbered GSHA certificate for the recognized level, where applicable.
Member ID
Identification materials showing membership and level, according to requirements.
Public verification
Anyone can confirm a GSHA certificate’s status using its certificate number.
Directory presence
Eligible members can appear in the relevant GSHA directory, with their consent.
Recognition and appreciation
Appreciation certificates acknowledge outstanding contribution to the field.