Chromotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of color as a means of healing. However, it can also be referred to as color therapy, light therapy or color healing. The use of light and color has been believed to have a significant impact on a person's emotional and physical well-being. Other synonyms for chromotherapy include phototherapy, color psychology, color medicine and spectrophototherapy. Additionally, it can be referred to as chromatherapy or coloropuncture, which is the use of colored light to stimulate acupuncture points. The therapeutic benefits of chromotherapy have been studied for centuries and have shown to have a positive effect on a person's mood, energy levels and overall wellness.