Crystal healing is a form of healing that uses crystals or gemstones. The crystals are mainly placed on specific areas of the body called "chakras." The Chakra system is based on seven basic energy centers in the body, each having a color associated with it. Some crystal healers place the same color crystals as the color of the chakras on the person to enhance the flow of energy.

Crystals are said to direct the flow of energy to the person in a particular part of the body and bring balance to a person's energy. Ultimately, they are used to cleanse the person from bad or negative energy believed to cause illness. Releasing energy blockages and rebalancing the system can alleviate the physical ailment. Crystals are used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. Additionally, crystals can be worn, placed next to a person's bed as they sleep, and in some cases placed around a person's bath.

The originator of crystal healing is unknown. However, this practice has been around for centuries. People have used amulets, magical stones, and gems all throughout history (though mainly in the eastern cultures). It is now making its way into the western culture and complementary therapies.

Crystals come in array of types, shapes and sizes and although the crystal colours can be used in conjunction with the correspondiong chakra colour, they also hold specific qualities of thier own, therefore deepening the healing effect. Crystals can be used singly, in a matrix, on or around the person. When used in conjunction with 'energy' therapies such as Reiki it can amplify the healing process.