Red Light Therapy involves regularly exposing your skin to low levels of red and near-infrared light for a set period. Research from a 2013 study indicates that at low wavelengths, red light penetrates the skin between 1 and 2 millimeters without producing heat. This exposure can induce a positive biochemical effect in your cells by increasing the transportation of electrons, boosting oxygen consumption, and increasing ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels, which energizes and strengthens the mitochondria, the cell's energy powerhouse. Enhanced mitochondrial energy allows cells to function more efficiently, rejuvenate, and repair themselves.

Studies have shown that Red Light Therapy helps to:

  • Improve skin complexion and build collagen to lessen wrinkles

  • Improve hair growth in individuals with androgenic alopecia

  • Increase blood flow

  • Reduce inflammation

  • Promote fibroblast production

  • Facilitate wound healing and tissue repair

  • Mitigate some cancer treatment side effects, such as oral mucositis, radiation dermatitis, and lymphedema

  • Slow the progression of myopia

  • Reduce psoriasis lesions and burn scars

  • Alleviate neuropathic pain

  • Enhance neural function and protection, improving cognition and memory for those with Alzheimer’s disease

RED LIGHT THERAPY

STARTING AT $15/SESSION

FULL SPECTRUM INFRARED THERAPY

Whether you're a novice to sauna bathing or a wellness enthusiast, you've probably heard about infrared saunas. But what's all the buzz about? What exactly is a Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna?

Full-spectrum infrared encompasses three types of infrared light: Far, Mid, and Near, each offering unique benefits. Infrared light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, with Near Infrared (NIR) light therapy being a form of photobiomodulation. NIR wavelengths, ranging from 700 to 1200 nanometers, deliver energy to cells without causing extreme heat or light exposure. NIR light is absorbed just below the skin's surface, promoting wound healing, cell regeneration, and skin revitalization while reducing inflammation. It has also been shown to clear up acne, improve fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulate collagen synthesis. Overall, NIR light fosters skin renewal, cell health, and tissue growth.

Mid Infrared (MIR) wavelengths are longer than NIR, allowing for greater penetration into soft tissue. MIR can help with inflammation, pain, and reducing overall healing time. Other benefits of infrared saunas include weight loss and improved circulation through the expansion of blood vessels. MIR helps expand blood vessels and increase circulation, so more oxygen can reach injured areas of the body, reducing pain and speeding up the healing process. When used in combination with far infrared waves, MIR effectively stimulates the cardiovascular system and raises body temperature. As the body works to cool itself, heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate increase as they do during exercise, supporting weight loss.

Far Infrared (FIR), being the longest wavelength, penetrates the deepest where toxins and chemicals can be trapped. It can assist with weight loss and increase your heart rate, equivalent to a mild cardio workout. FIR also stimulates vasodilation, increasing blood flow throughout the body, reducing pain, easing joint stiffness, decreasing inflammation, and alleviating overall body stress—all while powerfully detoxifying you through substantial perspiration.

When all three wavelengths are combined in the same infrared sauna suite, you get a symphony of therapeutic energy. We're thrilled to offer full-spectrum infrared saunas at our facility. If you're ready for a full-spectrum infrared sauna experience like never before, join us at Soma Massage & Dry Salt Therapy!