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Photobiomodulation – Red Light Therapy

Red Light Improves Cellular Energy Production

Photobiomodulation, also known as red light therapy, uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular energy production and support natural tissue repair. It is non-invasive, painless, and promotes healing and regeneration throughout the body.

Helps with: Recover and Relieve Pain · Skin, Hair and Body · Perform Better

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Is Photobiomodulation right for you?

  • People seeking relaxation or post-workout recovery
  • Anyone looking for enhanced skin health or general wellness through light-based regenerative support
  • People who can’t tolerate heat or are sensitive to it

What are the benefits of Photobiomodulation?

Physical Health and Recovery

  • Reduces inflammation
  • Accelerates healing
  • Improves circulation
  • Relieves chronic pain
  • Enhances muscle recovery
  • Boosts cellular energy

Neurological and Cognitive Benefits

  • Enhances brain function
  • Reduces depression and anxiety
  • Supports neuroprotection

Skin Health

  • Treats skin conditions
  • Improves wound healing

Metabolic and Systemic Benefits

  • Supports weight loss
  • Regulates hormonal balance
  • Strengthens immune function
  • Improves sleep

Hair and Scalp Health

  • Stimulates hair follicles
  • Improves scalp circulation

Longevity and Performance

  • Reverses cellular damage
  • Enhances athletic performance
  • Promotes whole-body vitality

What to Expect

Session length
30 minutes
How many sessions
Three times a week for the best results: consistency is key
How to prepare
Hydrate before and after your session
Where
At the clinic

How does red light therapy work?

You lie in a full-body light bed while red and near-infrared light reaches your skin and the tissue beneath it. The light is absorbed by the mitochondria, the part of each cell that makes energy, which supports cellular repair and recovery.

Last updated November 2, 2026.

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Photobiomodulation: Questions and Answers

Does red light therapy hurt?

No. It is painless and non-invasive, with no downtime; most people find the warm light relaxing.

How long is a red light therapy session?

30 minutes in our full-body light bed.

What’s the difference between red light therapy and an infrared sauna?

Red light therapy (photobiomodulation) shines focused, low-level red and near-infrared light into your cells and tissues, where the mitochondria use it to make more energy (ATP). It works at the cellular level without heat, so it suits targeted recovery, skin health and neurological benefits, and people who can’t tolerate heat.

An infrared sauna warms your whole body with infrared heat, so you sweat and your circulation increases. Its benefits come from the heat and reach the whole body: detoxification through sweat, cardiovascular benefits, relaxation, and relief for sore muscles and stiff joints. It requires some tolerance for heat.

Many clients use both. Ask us which ones pair best for your goals.

Can I use NanoVi during red light therapy?

Yes, and we recommend it: for the best results, use NanoVi at the same time as your red light session.

How do I get the best results from red light therapy?

Use it three times a week: consistency is key. Hydrate before and after each session, and use NanoVi at the same time. Ask us which other therapies pair well with it.

Testimonials

  • “Really impressed with the tour and the high-tech approach to non-invasive pain management.”
    “Really impressed with the tour and the high-tech approach to non-invasive pain management.”

    The treatments are designed for your specific needs and are adjusted as improvements are made. When I started my sessions I could barely tolerate side to side motion or strength training of any kind. Now that the sessions have unlocked the fascia in multiple areas I’m regaining range of motion, lessening the nerve pain, and able to challenge myself to strength training with the Vasper and Oxygen Therapy. I came to HumanBlu upon the referrals of several trusted friends after going through surgery to alleviate pain I was experiencing daily. I wasn’t sure what to expect but was really impressed with the tour and the high-tech approach to pain management in a non-invasive way. Within two weeks of sessions, I saw and felt improvements in energy levels, range of motion, balance issues, cognitive issues, and a reduction in pain. I have used the Pulse PEMF, Vasper, Oxygen Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and total Gut Restoration pre/pro biotic regime. My goal is to “energize to exercise” and get back to a healthy and active lifestyle which includes swimming, yoga, and strength training. The team at HumanBlu are assisting me in achieving those goals and I’m so thankful for their encouragement and support.

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    Carla LeneisScottsdale, AZ
    A woman walking along a garden path
    Carla LeneisScottsdale, AZ
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  • “PEMF has absolutely helped with my anxiety/depression. I have done PEMF specifically on my head only once, but on the…
    “PEMF has absolutely helped with my anxiety/depression. I have done PEMF specifically on my head only once, but on the rest of my body an average of three times a week and that is benefiting me mentally! I am finding myself feeling much more energetic and not falling asleep mid day anymore. I have gotten off of medications and have just been doing PEMF because I have seen a tremendous, positive change in my mental health!”
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    “PEMF has helped my knee pain tremendously. After using PEMF, they feel stronger, and less achey. Especially on cold days, they tend to get stiff, but with PEMF, there has been improvement. I am on my feet all day walking many miles for work, so it has been important for me to find a way to not have knee pain.”
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