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Red Light Therapy

Targeted red and near-infrared wavelengths that calm inflammation and support tissue repair, without heat or downtime.

10-15min per area

Red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy, delivers specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to the tissue.

The photons are absorbed by cellular structures called mitochondria, supporting energy production and downstream recovery processes. It’s a quiet, comfortable, side-effect-free way to layer recovery into a visit.

How it works

Inside a red light therapy session.

Position the panel

A red-light panel is aimed at the treatment area from a short distance, clothing is moved off the target zone.

Deliver specific wavelengths

Red and near-infrared wavelengths (typically 630-850 nm) penetrate skin and shallow tissue.

Support mitochondria

Photons are absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, supporting cellular energy (ATP) production.

Compound the visit

We add red light after adjusting, percussion, or scraping to lock in recovery gains.

Why patients ask for it

What you can expect to feel.

Supports tissue repair and recovery
May help reduce local inflammation
Comfortable, no heat, no sensation
Zero downtime, side-effect free for most patients
Layers cleanly with adjusting, percussion, and other modalities
Effective across joints, muscles, and skin

Is it right for you?

Who this helps.

Great for

Post-training soreness and recovery
Chronic joint or muscle pain
Slow-healing soft-tissue injuries
Post-surgical recovery (once cleared)
Skin-quality goals as a bonus benefit

Not right when

Active cancer in the treatment area
Photosensitizing medications (tell us what you take)
Direct exposure to eyes without protective goggles

If any of these apply we’ll build a plan around a different modality, and we’ll tell you why.

What to expect

Your first session.

Duration

10-15 min per treated area

Frequency

2-3 sessions per week during a recovery block

Prep

Nothing on the skin at the treatment site (lotions, sunscreens off).

You’ll feel almost nothing during the session, a slight warmth at most. Effects tend to accumulate across a series. Many patients pair it with adjustments and describe it as the ‘wind-down’ part of a visit.

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