Red Light Therapy is
Whole-Body Light Red + Near-Infrared No UV, No Downtime Skin & Collagen Support Faster Recovery Deep Relaxation Non-Invasive Just 30 Minutes
How Red Light Therapy Works.
red light therapy — photobiomodulation, in the research literature — bathes the body in specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light. Visible red light works closest to the surface, where it is studied for skin and collagen support. Near-infrared wavelengths, which you cannot see, reach deeper toward muscle and joint tissue. Inside your cells, that light is absorbed by the mitochondria — the structures that produce your energy — and research suggests this nudges them to work more efficiently, supporting circulation, recovery, and the body’s own repair processes.
A session is simple: you lie in a whole-body light bed for about thirty minutes, surrounded by light from above and below. No UV, no needles, no downtime.
ILLUMINATED BY ARRC LED →
Our whole-body light bed is designed and built in the USA by ARRC LED, whose systems are used by NFL franchises — including the Minnesota Vikings — and U.S. military facilities, and recorded the highest measured light output among full-body beds tested in an independent 2024 analysis by researchers from The Geneva Foundation and The Ohio State University.
Light therapy is supportive care, not a diagnosis-specific treatment — and a screening always comes first. These are the goals that most often bring people to our light bed:
- Skin health & collagen support
- Post-exercise muscle soreness
- Joint & tendon discomfort
- Everyday aches & stiffness
- Athletic recovery & performance
- Surgical & injury recovery
- Energy & seasonal sluggishness
- Sleep & wind-down routines
- Skin texture & healthy aging
- Circulation support
- Stress & tension relief
- General wellness & prevention
$243 (Save 10%)
5 Red Light Therapy Sessions
A focused first run — enough sessions to feel how your body responds before committing further.
$459 (Save 15%)
10 Red Light Therapy Sessions
Our usual starting point for recovery, skin, and inflammation goals that have been around a while.
$810 (Save 25%)
20 Red Light Therapy Sessions
Our longest package, for ongoing support and longer arcs — surgical recovery, stubborn joints, and healthy-aging routines.
$279 PER MONTH
Red Light Therapy Memberships
Rejuvenate — $279/month: up to four sessions per week, shared flexibly between red light therapy and PEMF. The best value if light becomes part of your weekly routine.
- Non-Invasive, No Downtime
- Practitioner-Guided Protocols
- Eye Protection Provided
Your First Red Light Therapy Session
A light therapy session at Aervita is intentionally easy: thirty minutes of enclosed, whole-body light while you rest. Here is the full arc, from first visit to what happens after.
Initial Health Assessment
Everyone starts with an Initial Health Assessment: a 40-minute visit with one of our doctors, $84. We go through your history and goals, screen for anything that needs a closer look — including medications that increase light sensitivity — and map out whether light therapy, or a combination of therapies, fits your plan.
Settle In
You can wear as much or as little as you are comfortable with — the more skin the light reaches, the more it can do. We provide eye protection, get you settled into the bed, and start the program your practitioner has chosen for your goals.
The Session
Sessions run about thirty minutes. Most people describe a gentle warmth and treat it as enforced rest — eyes covered, phone away. The bed surrounds you with red and near-infrared light from above and below, so both sides of the body are covered in a single session.
After Your Session
There is no downtime — you can head straight back to work or a workout. Drink water, and expect benefits to build with consistency rather than arrive all at once: most plans run two to three sessions per week for several weeks, then taper to maintenance.
Red Light Therapy in Edina: Frequently Asked Questions
Is red light therapy the same as red light therapy?
Yes — they describe the same thing. Red light therapy is the everyday name, red light therapy describes the technology delivering it, and photobiomodulation is the term the research literature uses. Our bed pairs visible red light with near-infrared wavelengths you cannot see, which penetrate deeper than red light alone — delivered at whole-body scale.
What does a session feel like?
Warm, bright behind your eye protection, and surprisingly relaxing. There is no pressure, no noise to speak of, and nothing touching you but light. Most people settle in quickly — thirty minutes tends to go faster than expected.
Is it like a tanning bed?
No. Tanning beds use ultraviolet light, which damages skin. red light therapy uses red and near-infrared wavelengths with no UV at all — it does not tan or burn, and eye protection is provided for comfort and safety.
How many sessions before I notice anything?
It varies with the goal. Some people notice easier sleep or less soreness within the first week or two; skin and longer-term recovery goals take more time. Most plans run two to three sessions per week for four to five weeks, and we track progress against the goal we set at your assessment.
Who should be cautious with light therapy?
Anyone taking photosensitizing medications, anyone pregnant, and anyone in active cancer treatment should talk with their provider first — this is exactly what your Initial Health Assessment screens for. Light therapy is supportive care and never a substitute for medical treatment you are already receiving.
Do I need the Initial Health Assessment first?
Yes. Every new patient starts with the $84 Initial Health Assessment — a 40-minute visit where we review your history, screen for anything that needs attention, and decide together whether light therapy fits your plan. It keeps your care practitioner-guided from day one.
What should I wear?
Whatever you are comfortable with — the more skin the light reaches, the more it can do, so most people undress to their comfort level in the private room. Eye protection is provided and the bed is sanitized between every session.
Can I combine light therapy with HBOT or PEMF?
Yes — they are commonly paired. Light therapy and PEMF target cellular energy in complementary ways, and hyperbaric oxygen adds the raw material — oxygen — that recovering tissue uses. Our Rejuvenate membership even shares its weekly sessions across LED and PEMF.
Curious about the research behind light therapy? Independent overviews are a good place to start — the National Library of Medicine indexes thousands of studies on photobiomodulation, spanning skin, muscle recovery, joint discomfort, and more. Quality varies, and we would rather show you honest evidence than overpromise — bring your questions to your assessment and we will walk through what applies to you.
One practical note: light therapy rewards consistency more than intensity. The dose that helps is the one you repeat — which is why our packages are built around two to three sessions per week rather than marathon single visits.
And if you are still on the fence, start small. Book the $84 Initial Health Assessment, ask every question on this page in person, and see the bed for yourself before you commit to a package.
Questions we did not cover here? Bring them to your assessment or send them through our contact page — a real person reads every message.
Clinic-Grade Red Light vs. At-Home Panels
The at-home market is crowded — panels, masks, and belts at every price point. The honest difference is dose and coverage. A handheld panel treats one patch of skin from a distance; a clinic bed surrounds the entire body at close range, with both red and near-infrared wavelengths, at an intensity that has been independently measured rather than just advertised. That is why a clinic session takes thirty minutes and covers everything, while a panel routine covers one area at a time.
If a small panel gets you started at home, we think that is great. The clinic bed is here when you want the whole-body, practitioner-guided version — and our team can help you make sense of what you already own.
How We Track Whether Red Light Therapy Is Working
Every light therapy plan at Aervita has a stated goal — better sleep, less post-workout soreness, calmer skin, a faster rebound from a procedure. We write it down at your assessment, pick a realistic timeframe, and check in against it as sessions accumulate. If the needle is not moving, we say so and adjust the plan. That honesty is the point of practitioner-guided care: the bed is the tool, not the plan itself.
A scheduling tip from our front desk: light therapy slots pair naturally with whatever else brings you to the clinic. Patients often book a session right before or after an adjustment or a hyperbaric dive, the online calendar shows availability in real time, and thirty minutes fits neatly into a lunch break.