What is Red Light Therapy?
Sometimes your body needs a little extra help to heal.
Red Light Therapy (also known as Photobiomodulation) is a cutting-edge treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to penetrate the skin and reach the cells below. Unlike UV light from the sun which can damage the skin, these specific therapeutic wavelengths stimulate the mitochondria, the “power plants” of your cells.
By boosting cellular energy, this therapy helps your body repair tissue more efficiently, reduces inflammation, and improves circulation. It is a safe, drug-free way to accelerate recovery from injury and manage chronic pain.
The Benefits: Why Choose This Treatment?
Red Light Therapy is becoming increasingly popular with athletes and those managing chronic conditions because it treats the issue at a cellular level.
- Reducing Inflammation: May help ease mild swelling and discomfort in muscles and joints.
- Muscle Recovery: Supports the body’s natural repair processes, which can help reduce post-exercise soreness.
- Joint Comfort: Can assist in relieving stiffness and promoting a greater sense of mobility.
- Tissue Health: May help support healing of minor wounds, scars, and soft tissue strains.
- Cellular Support: Light energy is absorbed by cells, encouraging healthy cellular function and recovery.
The Perfect Partner For Massage
At The Massage Company in Canning Town, we often recommend Red Light Therapy as a complementary treatment.
While Massage manually manipulates the soft tissue to release tension, and Physiotherapy corrects movement patterns, Red Light Therapy works in the background to energise the cells themselves.
Combining these treatments can significantly enhance your results. For example, using Red Light Therapy immediately after a Sports Massage can help support the body’s natural recovery processes and enhance the effects of the manual treatment.
Your Experience: What To Expect
This is a gentle, relaxing experience. You will be seated or lying down comfortably while the device is positioned over the target area.
You will feel a gentle, soothing warmth, but the light itself does not burn. Most customers find the session incredibly calming, many even fall asleep. It is completely non-invasive, painless, and requires zero recovery time. You can return to your day immediately afterwards feeling recharged.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Red Light Therapy Feel Like?
It feels warm and relaxing, similar to lying in the sun on a gentle spring day, but without the harmful UV rays. There is no pain or discomfort.
Is It Safe?
Yes. Red Light Therapy is non-invasive and completely safe when delivered by trained professionals. Because it does not use UV light, there’s no risk of tanning or burning.
How Long Does A Session Last?
Each session is 20 minutes. This duration is clinically proven to deliver optimal results, allowing the red and near-infrared light to penetrate the skin and underlying tissue effectively for pain relief, tissue repair, and rejuvenation, without overexposure.
Can It Be Combined With Other Treatments?
Absolutely. In fact, Red Light Therapy works best when paired with other treatments. It is often combined with Massage or Physiotherapy to support faster recovery, reduce discomfort, and enhance overall results.
Who Is It Suitable For?
Anyone can benefit. It’s ideal for those with sports injuries, chronic joint pain, arthritis, or for anyone looking to improve skin health, boost energy levels, and support overall wellness.
How does red light therapy help with muscle and joint pain?
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths to penetrate the skin and support cellular activity — this can reduce inflammation, improve circulation, ease joint discomfort in arthritis, and may help muscles and connective tissues feel more comfortable.
Can this therapy help with soft tissue injuries like strains and tendon pain?
Yes. By enhancing circulation and supportive cellular activity, red light therapy can complement rehabilitation for muscle strains, tendinopathies, and overuse injuries, helping tissues relax before or after movement.
Will red light therapy support recovery after exercise or sports injury?
Many people use it to support post‑exercise recovery — it can help reduce muscle soreness, support circulation to aid repair, and create a more comfortable environment for recovery when used alongside other therapies.
Is red light therapy safe and non‑invasive?
Yes. Treatments are pain‑free, typically 20‑25 minutes long, and require no downtime. They can be used on various areas including joints and muscles as part of a recovery or wellbeing plan.
Our Treatments
Our professional massages are tailored to meet your individual needs.
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We also offer optional treatment upgrades to enhance your session, such as Hot Stones, Scalp Massage, Aromatherapy and Fantastic Foot Treatment.