Red Light Therapy

Cellular Healing with Light and Pulsed Magnetic Energy

What Is Red Light Therapy?

Red Light Therapy, also called photobiomodulation, is a safe, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. At Johnson Medical Center, we use high-quality, research-backed devices like the Bedrock Bioscience Pro Series Footlight, which combines 660nm and 880nm light with pulsed magnetic field technology.

This advanced system is far more powerful than inexpensive over-the-counter red light devices—many of which lack clinical research to validate their effectiveness¹.

How It Works

Red and near-infrared light penetrate the skin and are absorbed by mitochondria, the “power plants” of your cells. This process:

  • Increases ATP production (your body’s cellular energy source)²
  • Enhances blood flow and oxygen delivery
  • Stimulates tissue repair and collagen production
  • Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress³

When paired with pulsed magnetic energy, the combined effect can improve cell signaling, circulation, and healing even further⁴.

Conditions Treated with Red Light Therapy

At Johnson Medical Center, we use Red Light Therapy to support healing for conditions such as:

  • Peripheral Neuropathy (numbness, tingling, burning in feet and hands)
  • Chronic joint or muscle pain
  • Tendinitis and bursitis
  • Inflammatory soft tissue conditions
  • Post-surgical healing and wound recovery
  • Arthritis (particularly in the knees, hands, and feet)
  • Poor circulation and tissue oxygenation

This therapy is especially valuable for patients who want a non-drug, non-invasive solution to pain and inflammation.

What Sets Our Red Light Therapy Apart

Unlike generic devices available online, our in-office system offers:

  • 660nm red light for surface-level tissue repair
  • 880nm near-infrared light to reach deeper structures
  • Pulsed magnetic therapy to enhance ion exchange and healing response
  • 180 high-output diodes for optimal coverage and effectiveness

This combination supports faster and deeper recovery than standard LED panels⁵.

What the Research Says

  • NASA research confirmed that red and infrared light significantly accelerated wound healing by stimulating mitochondrial activity⁶.
  • Studies show measurable improvements in pain relief, tissue repair, and circulation with the use of dual-wavelength phototherapy⁷.
  • Clinical evidence supports the use of low-level laser and magnetic therapy for peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, and soft tissue pain⁸.

Integrated Care at Johnson Medical Center

Red Light Therapy is an ideal companion to other services we provide. It helps amplify the effects of:

  • Chiropractic care by reducing soft tissue resistance and inflammation
  • Rehabilitative exercise therapy by improving circulation and tissue pliability
  • Regenerative injections (such as PRP, stem cells, or A2M) by creating a healthier, oxygen-rich tissue environment for healing

What to Expect

  • Treatment is painless and relaxing
  • Most sessions last 15–20 minutes
  • You may feel a gentle warmth, but no discomfort
  • A full course usually includes 2–3 sessions per week for several weeks
🔗 Sources
  1. https://bedrockbioscience.com/research/
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8944950/
  3. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/21/2830
  4. https://viofor.com/knowledge/the-impact-of-magnetic-fields-and-led-light-on-cellular-functioning/
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8096326/
  6. https://spinoff.nasa.gov/NASA-Research-Illuminates-Medical-Uses-of-Light
  7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5066074/
  8. https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/news/the-evolving-use-of-extracorporeal-shock-wave-therapy-in-managing-musculoskeletal-and-neurological-diagnoses/mac-20527246