Light as Medicine: Exploring Esogetic Colorpuncture
Jul 31, 2026 09:45AM ● By Kim Netling, AP, DOM
Light has long been associated with healing, energy and vitality. In Esogetic Colorpuncture, colored light is applied to specific acu-points on the skin as a way to support balance in the body, mind and spirit.
Esogetic Colorpuncture is a mind-body healing system that draws from Chinese medicine, energetic healing systems, modern photon biophysics, new biology and ancient esoteric healing philosophies. The primary method of treatment involves the application of colored light frequencies to acu-points on the skin—hence the name Colorpuncture.
The system was developed by Peter Mandel, a German naturopath, acupuncturist and well-known figure in European natural medicine. Mandel has spent more than 60 years conducting clinical research and developing this work. Over time, the system expanded to include special crystal devices, induction tools and sound therapies, all based on Esogetic healing principles.
Esogetic Colorpuncture uses points and zones on the skin to transmit light through the body’s energetic pathways. From the Esogetic perspective, the skin contains a grid, or hologram, of information pathways that can be used to send corrective light signals into the body-mind structure. In this approach, light is viewed as a form of information. Practitioners apply specific colors of light to selected points on the body with the goal of encouraging energetic balance, supporting cellular communication and helping the body’s natural healing processes.
In developing Colorpuncture, Mandel collaborated with German biophysicist Fritz-Albert Popp, known for his work in biophoton research. Popp is often quoted as saying, “We know today that man is essentially a being of light.” This perspective reflects the idea that light frequencies may play a role in communication within the body.
While traditional acupuncture uses needles to stimulate acu-points, Esogetic Colorpuncture applies colored light to points on the skin. The process is generally gentle and noninvasive. Different colors and frequencies may be used depending on the individual’s needs, patterns and areas of imbalance. Sessions may also incorporate crystal tools, induction devices or sound therapies designed to complement the light applications and support balance on physical, emotional and energetic levels.
For those seeking holistic care, Esogetic Colorpuncture offers another way to explore the connection between light, energy and well-being. Like many natural healing modalities, it is often used as part of a broader wellness approach that may include acupuncture and other therapies aimed at rebalancing body, mind and spirit.
Kim Netling, AP, DOM, incorporates Esogetic Colorpuncture, traditional acupuncture and other therapies at VIM Acupuncture, located at 87 Royal Palm Point, Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-774-7775 or visit VIMAcupuncture.com.

