Why I Don't Use Energetic Scanning Devices in My Health Practice

As a health practitioner, I am committed to tools and therapies that are safe, ethical, and backed by evidence. In recent years, many practitioners have been approached about incorporating “bioenergetic” devices like the Zyto Scan, Qest4, etc into their practices. These machines claim to assess “imbalances” in the body by reading subtle electrical responses from the skin, and then generate personalized supplement or treatment suggestions through as software program. At first glance, it may sound appealing. They actually work for some people. But after researching the science, the marketing, and the spiritual implications, I’ve made the decision not to use Zyto, Qest4, or any similar energetic scanning devices in my practice. Here’s why:

1. No Scientific Proof

When subjected to proper scientific evaluation, Zyto scans have failed to demonstrate any accuracy or reliability. A peer-reviewed article in Frontiers in Public Health examined devices based on galvanic skin response and concluded there is no credible evidence that they can measure health status or diagnose disease (Fischer et al., 2018). Even the makers of these devices admit they cannot diagnose or treat. Another troubling trend among these manufacturers is their frequent use of scientific-sounding buzzwords like “quantum physics,” or “vibrational frequencies.” These terms are borrowed from legitimate science but twisted into vague, mystical explanations that prey on people’s lack of technical knowledge. Vulnerable patients—often desperate for answers—may be persuaded that these devices are cutting-edge simply because the language sounds advanced. In reality, the claims have no grounding in true physics, and the misuse of these words is a marketing tactic designed to give pseudoscience an undeserved aura of credibility. Manufacturers often go further, layering in phrases like subtle energy fields, frequency correction, quantum subconscious, consciousness interface, and quantum biophysics, all of which sound impressive but serve only to obscure the lack of real evidence. In medicine, if a tool cannot provide consistent, valid data, it has no place guiding patient care.

2. A Business Model That Exploits Practitioners

Investigations into Zyto marketing reveal another troubling pattern: the devices are often sold to with big promises of revenue growth and easy add-on income. According to Science-Based Medicine, Zyto has been marketed less as a scientific breakthrough and more as a way to upsell supplements or create dependency on repeat scans. This creates an ethical conflict. Patients come to us for trusted health guidance, not to be funneled into sales based on a machine that has no proven medical value. In addition, ask yourself, why can anyone become a "certified" Zyto scanner and put your health into their hands? Read on to the Spiritual seciton.

3. Spiritual Discernment: A Christian Perspective

Beyond the scientific and ethical issues, I also believe followers of Christ should be cautious about tools rooted in New Age philosophies. "Energetic Scans" rely on concepts of “vibrations” and “frequencies” tied to energy fields that have no basis in Scripture. They are heavily utilized by Christian practitioners. I want you to sit with that for a moment. Ask yourself why and how. As Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age explains, these practices often smuggle in unbiblical worldviews disguised as health technologies. Scripture calls us to test everything and avoid practices that blur the line between sound medicine and spiritual deception. For me, that means steering clear of tools that echo occult or New Age ideas. I used to believe in this. I use to pay people to use New Age practices on me when I was sick and desperate for answers.

What about the fact that Zyto or other energetic machines HAVE WORKED? It’s important to note that many people report positive results from Zyto and other energetic scan technology machines. The fact that something appears to “work,” however, does not make it spiritually lawful to the Believer. Scripture reminds us in Deuteronomy that signs and wonders can come from sources outside of God, and even Pharaoh’s magicians were able to mimic some of Moses’ miracles. From a Christian perspective, the apparent effectiveness of these devices can actually serve as a warning, not an endorsement—pointing to spiritual influences that are not from the Lord. Just because something may work for a time, such as Tarot, Mediums, Psychics, etc. doesn't mean we are permitted to interact with it. Each of these methods keep people addicted to finding answers. Are you asking your body or your scanner for an answer? Or are you taking your questions only to God? I do not discount the experiences that people have had where the machines have worked, but I want you to drill down in prayer and discover critical thinking: Software. Your hand. An answer. Let the Holy Spirit show you the truth.

Scripture reminds us to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). Our health and direction are to come from Him, not from devices rooted in questionable science and spiritual deception. Proverbs 3:5–6 also instructs us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” For me, that means looking to God’s wisdom and discernment, not “quantum” machines, for guidance in caring for myself and my clients.

Conclusion

I believe health care should be evidence-based, ethical, and spiritually sound. Energetic scanning technology units like Zyto fail on all three counts. They have no scientific proof, they exploit both practitioners and patients through false promises, and they open the door to belief systems that are not aligned with Biblical truth. For these reasons, I will not use Zyto or similar energetic scanning devices in my practice. My focus remains on naturopathic tools that are research-supported, ethically offered, and grounded in the wisdom of God’s creation—not in pseudoscience.