Red Light Therapy
What is LED red light therapy?
LED (light-emitting diode) red and near infrared light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to promote cellular health and function. The most well studied and documented effect of PBM is its ability to increase mitochondrial energy production within our cells. The photons found in PBM Interact with a photoreceptor in our cells called Cytochrome C Oxidase. This interaction causes the mitochondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently, which allows our mitochondria to produce more ATP.
Alternate forms of light therapy were used by the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, China and India. In the 1990s, NASA began studying LED’s effects in promoting wound healing in astronauts. LED red light therapy allows the use of beneficial wavelengths of sunlight without the harmful UV rays, excess heat, or other negative effects of sunlight.
What are the benefits of LED red light therapy?
Reduce Inflammation
Reduce recovery time
Reduce Pain
Improves circulation
Improves cellular energy
Improves skin health & appearance
Stimulates hair growth
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How is LED red light therapy administered?
At BodywoRx Center, we have two options to receive LED red light therapy:
LED red light therapy can be scheduled on it’s own, as a full-body treatment. This option allows for maximum red light exposure as a 20 minute session in a private room with our Platimum LED Biomax device.
LED red light therapy can be requested as an add-on to most other services including massage and lymphatic drainage as a local treatment for targeting a specific area with our Kineon device.
Who should not have LED light therapy?
LED light therapy isn’t appropriate for everyone, including people who:
Take certain medications that increase their sensitivity to sunlight, such as isotretinoin and lithium.
Have a history of certain conditions, including skin cancer and inherited eye diseases.