What is light therapy?
Light therapy is one of the biggest breakthroughs in history for pain management. It is a safe and effective way for many to find relief from pain, joint inflammation, sports injuries, nerve/muscle stress, skin issues and so much more. Using a technology called photonic stimulation, or photobiomodulation, light therapy allows carefully measured levels of blue, red and near-infrared light to penetrate below skin levels and effectively manage acute or chronic pain. This painless process promotes faster healing of deep tissues by improving the circulation of oxygen-rich blood in the body.
We offer different types of light therapy systems of all sizes, suitable for personal and professional use. Flexible pads, containing near-infrared, red and blue diodes, are placed directly on the skin over the affected area. Infrared light is able to penetrate to the inner layers of the skin at about 2 to 7 centimeters deep, reaching the muscles, nerves, and bones. This leads to the release of nitric oxide — AKA the miracle molecule — the body’s natural vasodilator. After a 20 minute session, blood flow is increased to nerves and other tissues, and this boost in local circulation persists for several hours after the pads are removed.
How does light therapy work?
What are the benefits of light therapy?
A light therapy session does so much to energize the body’s natural ability to heal itself and improve overall health and well being. One of the primary benefits of light therapy is that it promotes a dramatic change in circulation. It can also help reduce inflammation — which makes it an excellent treatment for those suffering from inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. In addition, light therapy can help reduce acne scars, promote wound healing, and repair sun damage.
If you’re looking for a complexion boost, light therapy can help with that too. Because it stimulates collagen production, light therapy provides plenty of anti-aging benefits including diminishing wrinkles and age spots. Brighter looking skin is just around the corner! Oh, and did we mention light therapy is completely painless?
Light therapy is also amazing for stress reduction, which leads to host of benefits mentally and physically, including better sleep. Most users feel a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety, and develop a better sense of overall wellbeing. It is also effective for neuropathy and neuropathic pain or numbness.
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Testimonial by Willo Jackson-Pelletier, Vancouver, BC
“It took me a while to get on board with light therapy. I didn't believe it. The claims were just too big for a skeptic. How could something so simple heal so many problems?” — Willo Jackson-Pelletier, Vancouver, BC