Red Light Therapy and PEMF Therapy

Red Light & Near-Infrared Therapy: The Power of Light 

Just as plants use specific wavelengths of sunlight for photosynthesis, our bodies can use specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular energy and healing. My equipment combines two powerful forms of light therapy for a comprehensive treatment.

Near-Infrared Light: The Deep Healer
Like the gentle, invisible warmth of the sun, Near-Infrared (NIR) light penetrates deeply into the body to reach muscles, joints, and bone. Its deep-reaching benefits include:

• Reducing deep muscle and joint pain
• Decreasing inflammation in connective tissues
• Accelerating bone repair
• Improving circulation to deeper tissues

Visible Red Light: The Surface Rejuvenator
Cool to the touch, Visible Red Light works its magic on the surface levels of the body. This is especially beneficial for the following:

• Promote faster wound healing and reduce scarring from incisions
• Stimulate collagen and elastin production for healthier, firmer skin
• Reduce surface-level inflammation, swelling, and redness
• Improve overall skin tone and texture

PEMF Therapy: Boost Cellular Energy

PEMF emits safe, low-level magnetic frequencies that mimic the Earth’s own beneficial magnetic field, recharging your cells so they can function optimally and kickstart their natural repair processes. Think of PEMF as a “battery charger” for your cells. Over time, things like injury, surgery, stress, and illness can drain your cells of their vital energy, slowing down their ability to function and heal. 

This “cellular recharge” also has a profound effect on the mind. Our brains naturally operate at different frequencies—Delta for deep sleep, Alpha for calm relaxation, Beta for focused attention. The PEMF mat emits specific, therapeutic frequencies, and your brain will naturally sync up with them in a process called “entrainment.” This can guide you into desired states like deep relaxation, heightened focus, or restorative sleep, without any conscious effort.

What does it feel like? You won’t feel a “shock” or any aggressive sensation. Most clients experience a gentle, soothing warmth and a profound sense of calm washing over them as the body and mind relax into a state of healing.

PEMF, Red Light, and Manual Lymphatic Therapy Together 

PEMF recharges your cells and calms your nervous system from the inside out. Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy enhances cellular metabolism and repairs tissue. When combined with your Lymphatic Drainage session, they create a comprehensive healing environment that is more powerful than any of these therapies alone.

For general wellness, MLD, PEMF and Red Light combined helps improve health at the cellular level, detoxifies the tissues, relaxes tense muscles, soothes aching joints, and guides your mind into a state of deep, restorative peace.

For those with autoimmune issues, this combination offers profound support against the chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation at the core of these conditions. PEMF helps modulate the immune response and calm the nervous system’s “fight or flight” state, while Red Light Therapy targets inflammation and combats the deep fatigue common in flare-ups. Paired with Manual Lymphatic Drainage to clear inflammatory byproducts, this trio works to soothe the entire system, helping to reduce the severity of flare-ups and improve your daily comfort and energy.

For those with Chronic Pain, this synergy offers a multi-faceted approach to breaking the persistent pain cycle. Chronic pain traps the nervous system in a state of high alert; PEMF therapy helps interrupt this by calming pain signals and inducing a relaxed state of mind. Red and Near-Infrared Light then works directly at the source to reduce deep inflammation and improve circulation. Paired with Manual Lymphatic Drainage to clear away inflammatory waste, this combination soothes over-sensitized tissues, leading to a significant reduction in pain and an increase in comfortable movement.

For my Post-Op Clients, this combination can be a game-changer. PEMF and Red Light work together to significantly reduce inflammation and swelling. This makes your manual lymphatic drainage sessions more effective. It also improves circulation and accelerates tissue regeneration, meaning you are likely to heal faster and with less discomfort and scarring.

Crafting Your Experience

Your session will take place in a dedicated room, right next door to my main massage treatment room. You will lie on a state-of-the-art PEMF mat on a comfortable massage table. The PEMF mat also has infrared and red light integrated, which can be turned on or off under the body, as desired.  Overhead, I have a professional grade lamp that can deliver targeted therapeutic red  & infrared light from above.

While you relax in this calm environment, the integrated PEMF and Red Light systems will deliver your customized treatment. You can enjoy the treatment while listening to soothing white noise or nature sounds while you relax into a blissful, healing state. Or, feel free to bring your own headphones and music or a guided meditation, for your listening experience.

Choose from the following options:  

• 20-Min Add-On to your MLD Session – PEMF with 20 min Red/Infrared Light)
  • Grounded & Relaxed: Sink into blissful calm. Start your session here, then grab a robe and come into the treatment room for your lymphatic session.
    
• 30-Min Stand-Alone PEMF Session (includes 20 min Red/Infrared Light)
  • Mid-Day Escape: Your perfect pause for daytime relaxation.
    
• 60-Min Stand-Alone PEMF Session (includes 20 min Red/Infrared Light)
  • Serenity Hour: A whole hour just for you
    
• 90-Min Stand-Alone PEMF Session (includes 20 min Red/Infrared Light)
  • Align Your Chi: A long, restful meditative journey to balance your energy.
  • Take a Load Off: The ultimate deep, long relaxation experience.
    
• Post-Op Recovery: 10 min of PEMF/ Red Light Therapy – included in your post op session, as appropriate for your stage of healing.

Getting the Most Out of Your Session

Drink Up: Hydration directly impacts the effectiveness of any healing session. Water also helps your body absorb & transfer infrared energy. And it helps your body make its own cellular structured water.  If you use the infrared light and sweat during your session, you might also need electrolytes after your treatment.

Eat Antioxidants: Anti-oxidants intersect with red light results in multiple ways.  Ample anti-oxidants can enhance fibroblast proliferation, responsible for collagen production, and also enhance anti-inflammatory benefits.  

Minimize Skin Products: Many lotions and make-up contain sunblock with an SPF. This will prevent full utilization of red light exposure. Make sure your skin is clean.

What to wear: You will want to minimize the amount of clothing between your skin and the red light sources.  You can plan to wear a sports bra and underwear/ shorts. I use a clean paper sheet over the PEMF mat for each client. And I keep a clean robe in the room in case you need to use the bathroom during your session.

Bring the Beats:  Some prefer music, others white noise, some guided meditation.  You are encouraged to bring headphones and your preferred listening choice, however, I will provide a white noise/ nature sounds machine, if you prefer that.

Is This Therapy Right for You? Important Safety Information

Your health and safety are my highest priority. While these therapies are safe and beneficial for most people, there are important considerations to ensure this is the right choice for you.

PEMF Therapy Contraindications:

• Strictly Prohibited: This therapy is NOT suitable for anyone with an electrical implant (e.g., pacemaker, cochlear implant) or a recent organ transplant.
• Please consult your doctor before booking if you have a history of Epilepsy, Heart Complications, Thrombosis, Glaucoma, or are a stroke survivor.

Red Light Therapy Contraindications:

• Strictly Prohibited: Please do not use this therapy if you have active or recent burns, active malignant cancers (especially skin cancer), hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, are pregnant, or have certain diagnosed eye diseases.
• It is also contraindicated if you are taking photosensitizing medications (e.g., certain antibiotics, Accutane).

The golden rule is this: When in doubt, please consult with your medical doctor before booking a session.