Book excerpt: Touchstones Manual for the Crystal Therapist is essential reading for anyone who loves crystals, whether you are training as a Crystal Therapist or an enthusiastic hobbyist. This user-friendly manual will also assist qualified Therapists looking for new ideas and techniques. The Manual has been written to support the core curriculum of the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations (ACHO) and is the text book for the first year Certificate in Crystal Therapy from Touchstones School of Crystal Therapy. The Manual represents Lauren's experience of teaching Crystal Therapy to professional standards for over a decade. At time of publication she is the Secretary of ACHO.