Every living thing that exists is permeated by a universal energy that nourishes all life. If this energy is right for you, then your organism will exhibit good health, in all its physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. The notion of a life force or vital energy is shared by people around the world. Since ancient times, traditional cultures have believed that a special energy vitalizes all life. This energy is known as chi, prana, orgone, mana, odyle, etheric energy, fohat, odic vital energy and many other names, such as qi in traditional Chinese medicine, ki in the Japanese Kampo system, doshas in Ayurvedic medicine.

From ancient practices to contemporary scientific thought, the human being was viewed as spiritual, mental, bio, chemical, electrical, magnetic or other energy system. Energy medicine simply provides a scientific model that suggests possible ways that health or illness might be affected via the vital energy.

Energy medicine encompasses many different practices therapies, some very ancient, such as prayer, spiritual healing, light and color therapies, Feng Shui, and Qigong, that utilize various forms of energy and refers to methods of treatment and diagnosis using special knowledges.