Red Light & Infrared Light Therapy: healing at the speed of light.
Two closely related, non-invasive therapies that use the red-light spectrum to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, accelerate tissue repair and support whole-body wellness.
Two wavelengths, different depths, one goal.
Red light therapy and infrared light therapy are closely related treatments that use the red-light spectrum to affect different tissues. The benefits you experience depend on the wavelength used, the power of the device and the area being treated.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy uses visible red light at shorter wavelengths, typically delivered through LED panels or cold-laser devices. It does not generate heat, so there is usually little to no sensation during treatment.
The cold-laser form of RLT has the strongest body of research behind it, particularly for musculoskeletal repair and inflammation. The light penetrates the skin and is absorbed by mitochondria, the energy powerhouses inside your cells, stimulating ATP production so tissues repair and regenerate faster.
Tissue repair
Stimulates cellular energy production (ATP), helping muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin heal faster after injury or surgery.
Reduced inflammation
Modulates inflammatory pathways at the cellular level, making it effective for arthritis, tendinitis and chronic pain conditions.
Skin health
Supports collagen production and wound healing, with growing evidence for acne, scarring and photo-ageing.
Protective eyewear is provided for all RLT sessions. Treatments typically last 5 to 15 minutes per area.
Infrared Light Therapy
Infrared light uses longer, non-visible wavelengths that penetrate deeper into the body than visible red light, reaching muscles, joints and connective tissue. Because it generates gentle heat, it's commonly used in infrared saunas, mats and therapeutic lamps.
Infrared saunas differ from traditional dry saunas in an important way: they heat the body directly rather than heating the air around you. This means they induce a deep, therapeutic sweat at lower, more comfortable temperatures, making them accessible to people who find conventional saunas overwhelming.
Acute & chronic pain
Deep-penetrating heat increases circulation, relaxes muscles and reduces joint stiffness.
Respiratory support
Infrared sauna use has been studied for respiratory conditions including asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Detoxification & metabolism
Infrared saunas induce a deeper sweat at lower temperatures than traditional saunas, supporting detox pathways and metabolic health.
Tissue healing
Increased blood flow and oxygenation accelerate repair in deeper structures like joints, discs and connective tissue.
Sleep quality
The gentle heat and parasympathetic shift after a session can improve sleep onset and depth, particularly for people with stress-related insomnia.
Mental health
Regular infrared sauna use has been associated with improved mood and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in several studies.
Not all light is created equal.
The consumer market is flooded with at-home red light and infrared devices, and their quality varies dramatically. Therapeutic benefit depends on the right combination of wavelength, power density, treatment duration and distance from the skin. Many consumer devices lack the power or the correct wavelengths to produce meaningful results.
Check with your doctor before purchasing a home device. Your naturopathic provider can help you understand what to look for, what to avoid and whether in-clinic treatments are a better starting point for your goals.
Let your cells do what they already know how to do.
Light therapy is one of the gentlest, most well-researched tools in integrative medicine. Book an appointment or start with a free consult to see if it's right for you.