OUR TEAM
SONOSPHERE FOUNDERS
CEO | Louisa Firethorne
Inventor | Designer | Artist
Louisa is the visionary inventor of The Sonosphere and founder of Vibroacoustix LLC. Conceived in 2002 as her senior thesis project and refined over two decades through multiple prototypes, The Sonosphere embodies her unique integration of art, science, and music. She holds a self-designed Bachelor's degree from Western Washington University's Fairhaven College, complemented by minors in Physics and Materials Science, reflecting her dedication to understanding the scientific underpinnings of sound and resonance.
Louisa's mission is to scientifically explore and validate the profound healing potential of perfected Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) within immersive, multi-sensory environments. A lifelong musician, vocalist, and electronics hobbyist stemming from a family background in engineering and arts, Louisa brings over 25 years of diverse design experience—spanning digital painting, fashion, device construction, and web/branding design—to her work. Her professional background includes roles at technology and marketing firms alongside significant entrepreneurial experience before dedicating herself fully to Vibroacoustix. She now leads the company, guiding the application and expansion of The Sonosphere's unique therapeutic capabilities.
Work Experience:
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Vibroacoustix LLC: Founder & Inventor | VAT Product Design (2018-Present)
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Self-Employed Entrepreneur (~8 years prior)
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Website Design Company - Firethorne Designs
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Digital Art & Vector Illustration- LUN Designs
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Pro Marketing Works: Visual Design, Branding & Marketing Graphics & Website Design (~10 years)
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Microsoft: Pinpoint Partner Program
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Connex Electrosystems: Circuit board assembly
Education: BA, Self-Designed Major (Art, Science, Music); Minors in Physics & Materials Science – Western Washington University.
COO | Rowan Firethorne
Music Producer | Live Audio Engineer
Rowan pursued worldly insight through studying the sciences at Western Washington University as he completed his Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry in 2015. In 2018 is life long love for computers and music converged into a fascination with digital audio synthesis and audio reproduction technologies, vibroacoustic therapy, and how that could impact the human body through evolving the audio waveform parameters in the Sonosphere control interface.
Rowan has 8 years experience in professional sound production, mastering and design using Ableton Live and Max for Live. His specialized skills have brought added value to the Vibroacoustix product designs including building ambisonic decoders using Envelop, an open source software to customize Vibroacoustix transducer control parameters to each product design. He is a lifelong musician, DJ and master of melody, dedicated to learning techniques to sculpt the air into wave patterns one can feel passing through and over the body as various nodal points meet temporary resonance.
Rowan has been the lead VAT sound therapy practitioner at the La Conner retreat location for over 2 years and was instrumental in the Vibroacoustix VAT research efforts to initially bring the Sonosphere to the public in 2022.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
CFO | Kimberly Carrieri
Chief Financial Officer and Business Director:
Kimberly is a 20+ yr experienced global business professional, focused on the end to end customer experience. Recognized for leading high-performing technical & non-technical teams, building & maintaining business relationships internally, externally, and cross-functionally. She has an in-depth, and broad understanding of project, program, residency, resource, financial and vendor management. Kimberly is passionate about technology and therapeutic sounds, instruments, and frequencies that promote relaxation, healing, and the overall well-being of individuals.
Kimberly began their career at Dell EMC, where they held various roles, including Americas Resource & Skills Management Director, Advanced Software Discipline Lead Senior Manager, Residency Delivery Manager Professional Services, and Technology Solutions Project Manager. In 2023, they joined Virtual Networx Inc. as the Director of Business Development. At Virtual Networx, they work to help customers achieve their business outcomes.
Kimberly Pecket's education history includes an MBA from Averett University Graduate & Professional Studies where she studied Business from 2011 to 2013 and a BS from Virginia Tech where she studied Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise, with an emphasis in Dietetics from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, she obtained certifications from LinkedIn, the Project Management Institute, and the Resource Management Institute, including Going to Extremes.
CMO | DanielLE HOLDEN
Director of Sales & Marketing
Danielle Holden serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Director of Sales & Marketing for The Sonosphere/Vibroacoustix, a company focused on sound and vibration therapy. Described as a "lifelong learner," her professional journey is characterized by diverse, hands-on experience rather than a traditional academic path. In her current dual role, she leads the strategic marketing and operational sales efforts, aiming to bridge the gap between science and spirituality through the company's innovative wellness technologies.Her background spans multiple sectors, providing her with a unique blend of skills relevant to her leadership position. This varied experience includes:
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Insurance: World Financial Group | Developed foundational sales and interpersonal skills.
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Movie Sets, Theme Parks, Entertainment: Disney | ​Gained expertise in guest experience and further honed people skills.
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Lennexe Productions | Second Director's Assistant and Production Assistant
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Solar Tech Industry: V3 Electric | Marketing and Sales
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Wine Industry: Canyon Crest Winery, Riverside CA | Keyholder Manager- Ran memberships, Acquired experience involving hospitality, sales, and customer interaction.
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Marketing (with Influencers and Coaches): Obtained practical marketing skills, particularly in contemporary digital and relationship-based strategies, sold products for many industries of reputable brands.
Ultimately discovering a passion for alternative healing remedies, Ms. Holden connected with The Sonosphere's founder and mission through TikTok. Driven by a desire to integrate science and spirituality, she joined the company, bringing her diverse skill set and enthusiasm to advance the field of sound and vibration therapy. Her unique background and passion position her to effectively communicate the company's value and drive its growth in the wellness technology market.
Rusty Oliver
Chief Manufacturing Director- The Sonosphere
Rusty is the owner of All Metal Arts and Hazard Factory welding instruction and fabrication services in Seattle Wa. With over 30 years of professional experience in welding, fabrication and teaching metal arts, he has been a very important partner in the Sonosphere prototyping process. He has carried certification for Structural Unlimited welding.
Rusty welds and works every conventional material and has taught casting, machining, blacksmithing, electronic, robotic and foundry-work. Rusty has developed and delivered federally funded curriculum. He has taught tens of thousands of students. His students recommend him for his ability to make technical subjects accessible and fun. Rusty has instructed at the Coyote School students, Pratt Fine Arts Center, and South Seattle Community College and his own fully equipped 3000 sq ft sculptural metalworking facility, Hazard Factory.
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​Rusty has produced the Power Tool Drag Races in Georgetown for the past 12 years. He invented a sport, Flaming Tether-ball, which he debuted in 2003. Rusty also hosted "Weaponizers" on the Discovery channel and designed and built “Smash Putt”. He picked up welding in college while finishing a degree in political economy.
Rusty has been working with us on the Sonosphere project since 2008 when Louisa commissioned him to fabricate the Sonosphere 2.0 destined for shipping to England. Rusty has been instrumental in helping with perfecting our engineering designs to enhance the safety, strength, and endurance of the Sonosphere metal structure.
SONOSPHERE BUSINESS Partners
All Metal Arts Welding & Fabrication
Black Metal Arts Welding Services
Cutters- Laser Cutting & Waterjet Services
Skagit Powder Coat
Queen City Plating
Guitammer Company
Gallo Acoustics
Orb Audio
Polymer Shapes, Seattle
Reynold’s Advanced Materials
Quantum Harmonix (Los Angeles)