Red light therapy is available as an add-on treatment after your bodywork appointment or scheduled separately. Sessions are 20 minutes long; 10-min exposure to the back of the body / 10-min exposure to the front of the body. Red light therapy has a variety of benefits and can be part of an overall wellness routine. Red light treatment can be used to aid in faster healing, immune boosting, anti-aging, mood enhancement, muscle recovery and more.
Overview:
- A separate, private red light therapy room is provided for treatments.
- Please bring your own towel or pareo to lay on the sterilized treatment table.
- Maximum skin exposure to the light is recommended; you may disrobe completely or disrobe to your undergarments.
- Direct exposure of red light to the eyes is not harmful, but may be uncomfortable. A pair of light-blocking goggles are provided.
- Decide if you would like to start your treatment face up or face down.
- To start the treatment, you will need to press the OK button on the red light machine. The first exposure will stop after 10 minutes. At this point, you will need to turn over and press the OK button again to expose the other side of your body.
- Red light therapy is typically relaxing and you may fall asleep. It is common to feel gentle warmth during and after your treatment. Over time, and with consistent treatment, you can expect to feel reduced stiffness and inflammation, an increased immune response, and pain relief.
- To maximize the effects of red light therapy, an initial 5-7 sessions, spaced 1-2 days apart are recommended with subsequent "maintenance sessions" done weekly, every other week, or as needed. See below for more information.
- A separate, private red light therapy room is provided for treatments.
- Please bring your own towel or pareo to lay on the sterilized treatment table.
- Maximum skin exposure to the light is recommended; you may disrobe completely or disrobe to your undergarments.
- Direct exposure of red light to the eyes is not harmful, but may be uncomfortable. A pair of light-blocking goggles are provided.
- Decide if you would like to start your treatment face up or face down.
- To start the treatment, you will need to press the OK button on the red light machine. The first exposure will stop after 10 minutes. At this point, you will need to turn over and press the OK button again to expose the other side of your body.
- Red light therapy is typically relaxing and you may fall asleep. It is common to feel gentle warmth during and after your treatment. Over time, and with consistent treatment, you can expect to feel reduced stiffness and inflammation, an increased immune response, and pain relief.
- To maximize the effects of red light therapy, an initial 5-7 sessions, spaced 1-2 days apart are recommended with subsequent "maintenance sessions" done weekly, every other week, or as needed. See below for more information.
What Exactly is Light Therapy?
There's no question that light exerts biological effects: in fact, the body needs light to be healthy. Clinical studies are now establishing how different wavelengths of light affect the body at a cellular level, the conditions that can be successfully treated using light therapy, and the optimal conditions needed to absorb the benefits of light-based treatments. All light falls along a spectrum of wavelengths. Red and infrared light that falls within the wavelength range of 630-850 nanometers (nm) is extremely beneficial, and often referred to as the "therapeutic window". These wavelengths of light are bioactive in humans, which mean they have a biological effect on the body like antibiotics or vitamins and affect the function of our cells. Red light emits wavelengths between 620-700 nanometers (nm). All red light wavelengths are effective and offer health benefits, although certain wavelengths are more powerful than others-particularly those that fall between 630-680 nanometers (nm). Visible red light within this range can penetrate deep into the skin, offering rejuvenating and balancing outcomes for a range of health conditions.
Understanding Red Light Wavelengths
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Sunlight includes a component of red light; it is this light wavelength that contributes to the enhanced sense of well-being we experience after a few hours outdoors. LED light therapy devices harness the regenerative healing red light wavelengths without the more problematic UVA and UVB light rays that can cause skin cancer and premature aging. LED light therapy, therefore, is the therapeutic science of utilizing red and infrared light wavelengths to assist with the treatment of health conditions, and promote general well-being. |
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How LED Light Therapy Works
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During a LED light therapy treatment, chromophores within our cellular mitochondria absorb red and infrared light photons, and convert them into energy. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells, responsible for making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's form of energy, and enhancing the consumption of oxygen. Once this red light energy has been absorbed by the body, it is then used by the cells to build new proteins such as collagen and elastin, and to assist with cellular regeneration. Red light gives cells a helping hand, ensuring mitochondria reaches its potential by providing it with a full tank of fuel which results in optimal performance for the organism.
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What Red Light Device is Used?
Platinum LED Therapy Lights are recognized as FDA Class II Medical Devices. With over 10+ years as one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of ultra-high power LED panels, these lights are used and endorsed by medical professionals, athletes, universities and governmental agencies worldwide.
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