Although in its infancy, Light Therapy is now being recognized by many insurance companies. Both in reimbursing customers for Light Therapy Sessions with Certified Light Therapists practitioners and for the purchase of in-home Light Therapy Systems. Each insurance company will have its own rules but here are some of the “best practices” we have put
Low level light therapy is safe and clinically proven for the treatment of a variety of skin and pain management conditions. Light therapy is also non-toxic, non-invasive, and an affordable alternative to prescription drugs and harsh topical treatments.
If you use medications such as Tetracycline, Digoxin (used for heart irregularities) and photosensitizing drugs (e.g., tranquilizers, sulfa drugs, oral anti-diabetic drugs, antidepressants, and steroids), please consult your physician before using photobiomodulation.
The best practice is to have any area of the body that you want to receive Light be fully exposed. Some light will penetrate if the light source is applied directly to the fabric and the fabric is touching the skin. The darker the fabric, the less light will reach the body.
There are certain times when Photobiomodulation is contraindicated and ought not to be used. Some drugs, including a few antibiotics like tetracycline, may make the individual light-sensitive. Check with your physician if you are taking medication before beginning Light Therapy. Photopuncture (a.k.a. acupuncture with light) can stimulate some acupoints that can trigger contractions. Check with
We often get asked by many of the professional level Pad-Based Light Therapy systems look so much alike. Much of the original technology for what you see in the InLight, CareLight, HealthLight, NeuroLight (etc.) products was all originally designed by David Melone for Nadine Donahue of BioScan Systems/OmniLight in the early/mid 1990s. By the early
Therapeutic wavelengths of Light (mostly Red and Near-Infrared) are absorbed into the body and trigger a biochemical effect in the mitochondria of the cells. The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell — it’s where the cell’s energy is created. The energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things is called ATP (adenosine
To the best of our knowledge, as long as you clearly inform your clients that you are not a doctor or veterinarian and are correct with your language that you do not diagnose or cure any diseases, you do not have to be licensed in any state in the US at this time. That is
Most panels warn users not use or store the device in hot temperatures that are or can exceed 130F/54C. It’s actually best to use your Light Therapy Panels outside of the sauna to get the most benefits since heat can reduce light penetration in the tissue and sweat can increase reflection intensity losses.
With over 40 years of combined Light Therapy knowledge and experience, the PTI Team shines brightly in the industry. We are participating members of both World Association for PhotobiomoduLation Therapy (WALT) and North American Association for PhotobiomoduLation Therapy (NAALT).
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Red + 2 "The Healer" Includes the benefits of Red AND Infared! | Red Unparalelled Acupoint Activation | Amber "The Correcter" Anti-Aging and Skin Repair | Green 530 nm Emotional Relief and Oxygen Release | Blue "The Cooler" 470 nm Infections and Cooling of Tissue |
Output (high) = ~165 mW/cm2 | Output (high) = ~100 mW/cm2 | Output (high) = ~57 mW/cm2 | Output (high) = ~35 mW/cm2 | Output (high) = ~75 mW/cm2 |
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Penetrates muscle, bone, brain ~ 5 - 10 mm | Penetrates fascia into muscle ~ 4 - 6 mm | Penetrates into skin .5 - 2 mm | Penetrates into capillary beds ~ 3 -5 mm | Penetrates skin |
Deeper penetration of the benefits from Red Light | Activates acupoints | Reduces wrinkles and fine lines | Relieves headache & migraine | Reduces topical pain |
Increased circulation in deeper & larger vessels | Lowers pain & reduces Inflammation | Reduces redness & rosacea | Releases free oxygen from hemoglobin | Highly anti-microbial |
Reduces inflammation & pain relief at a deeper level | Anti-viral | Improves uneven coloration | Soothes nerve pain | Helps with acne |
Increased detoxification of cells | Speeds wound healing | May reduce tiny blood vessels on face | Reduces redness | Calms the nervous system |
Speeds wound healing on surface & deeper levels | Increases nerve function | Increases subdermal lymphatic flow | Regenerates tissue | Elevates mood |
Stimulates production of fibroblasts & connective tissue | Opens lymph drainage | Breaks apart dermal scarring | Improves skin around eyes | Energizes the brain |
Reduces scar tissue formation | Stimulates hair follices | Soothes and repairs surface nerves | Reduces pigmentation - Lightens sun & brown spots | Cools tissues and nerves |
Regenerates nerves | Repairs skin damage (acne, scars, burns, sunburn) | Repair sun radiation damage | Calms the nervous system | Lowers headaches |
Improves brain function | Increases collagen production reducing wrinkles | Supports development of new skin cells | Soothes, cools and reduces redness | Regenerates skin |
Nervous system rebalance & regeneration at deeper levels | Modulates body temperature | Soothe and repair eczema / psoriasis | Provides emotional relief | Anti-aging |
Increased ATP production at deeper levels | Restores cellular function | Stimulate red blood cell production | Regulates melanin production | Soothes skin irritation |
Increased cellular metabolism | Increases nitric oxide production | Awaken mental inspiration | Kills the bacteria that causes acne | Reduces itching |