Since ancient times people have  believed in the power of crystals. American Indians,  the Altanteans and Australian Aborigines were just a few ancients to use and respect crystals.  The highly civilised Atlanteans used quartz and other gems for Healing, to balance the body and bring health.  Unfortunately because of the Atlantean's misuse of the crystals their knowledge was lost.  Quartz (or rock crystal as it is also known as)  can be found all over the earth-it being the most abundant mineral  with many cultures & civilisations mentioning the use of quartz in their histories.  Quartz has an energy 'beat' and this is why it is used in watches etc. But, like electricity and magnetism which we mostly understand, the crystals seem to have this natural force which we have as yet to fully understand  but we know they are of great benefit in healing and as conductors of subtle, or psychic energies, crystals can help to heal and bring a human back to healthy vibrations because of the changeable body's tendency to come into harmony with the more constant frequencies and harmonious vibrations of crystals. So, crystal healing helps balance and harmonise every aspect of ourselves and our Chakras to bring equal body and mental health and happiness, internally and externally.  Crystal practitioners use crystals and gem stones on the body together with healing to balance mind, body and spirit.  Special training is needed to do this treatment. A healer is a link in the chain of healing and cannot predict the outcome of the healing session. One treatment can help start to loosen any blockages, resulting in a feeling of well being