Red/NIR Light Therapy

A.K.A. Photobiomodulation Therapy

SLU Location Only (For now…)

*Must select South Lake Union as your location on the online store

Float Seattle is thrilled to offer Red/NIR Light Therapy as a new service for our guests and community. This innovative therapy uses low-level wavelengths of light to improve skin health, reduce inflammation and pain, and promote muscle recovery. With no known side effects and proven benefits, Red/NIR Light Therapy is a safe and effective way to enhance overall wellness.

Our Red Light Room is a fully private and immersive red light therapy experience, containing two 6.5 foot tall MitoPERFORM Ultimate Panels from Mito Red Light. We are excited to introduce this cutting-edge technology to our customers and help you achieve your health goals.

What is Red/NIR Light Therapy?

Red/NIR light therapy uses low-level wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular function in the body, specifically in the mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell. These wavelengths of light are able to penetrate the skin and reach the mitochondria, where they can enhance energy production and metabolism, and improve cellular function. This process is known as photobiomodulation and can result in a variety of benefits, such as increased blood flow, reduced inflammation, and improved tissue repair. Red/NIR light therapy has been shown to have a range of potential benefits for mitochondria, including improved ATP production, enhanced antioxidant defense, and reduced oxidative stress. As a result, red/NIR light therapy can support cellular health and function, which may help to alleviate a range of health conditions and improve overall wellness.

Red and near-infrared (NIR) light are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and more specifically, part of the spectrum of light emitted by the sun. These wavelengths of light are “bioactive” in humans.

The electromagnetic waves range from 0.0001 nanometers (gamma waves) all the way to over meters (radio waves).

If you remember high school physics, when you pass white light through a prism it separates out the different colors based on their wavelengths (ROYGBIV). Only a tiny part of this spectrum (roughly 400nm to 700nm) is actually visible to the human eye.

At the highest end of the visible light spectrum is red light, which goes from a little over 600 NM to approximately 700 NM. Above the visible light spectrum is near-infrared (NIR) from about 700nm to a little over 1,100nm.

It is specifically these red and near-infrared wavelengths that have amazing effects on our bodies. Most research showing benefits of red light and near-infrared light have used wavelengths in the ranges of 620-680nm and 800-880nm.

Our panels emit 20% 630nm, 20% 660nm, 40% 810nm and 20% 850nm.

Click here to read more about the MitoPERFORM panels at Float Seattle, and how they were designed to optimize benefits for athletes.

As the picture shows, red and near-infrared light are able to penetrate deeper into the human body and are able to reach the cells, tissues, blood, nerves, into the bones and even into the brain!

Red light between 600-700nm offer benefits for skin texture and tone, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, promoting collagen production and generally rejuvenating the appearance of skin and hair. 

Near-infrared light (NIR) 700nm – 1100nm. penetrates deeper into the tissues to assist with wound healing, muscle recovery, nerve injury and joint pain.

Zooming back from it all it is not surprising that red and near infrared light deliver such a myriad of benefits. Our evolutionary ancestors spent many hours each and every day outdoors receiving these beneficial wavelengths of light from the sun. Modern humans with our homes, transport and office spaces are extremely “mal-illuminated”.

The Benefits of Red Light Therapy

  • Promotes wound healing and tissue repair

  • Supports collagen production / anti-aging

  • Reduces swelling and inflammation (pain)

  • Improves joint health

  • Improves physical performance, muscle recovery and energy levels

  • Increases melatonin / improves sleep



Here are some of the benefits that occur when different wavelengths penetrate the skin.

830 NM WAVELENGTH

  • Accelerated healing and reduced infection

  • Improved aesthetic outcomes following plastic surgery 

  • Increased “feel-good” endorphins 

  • Improved bone repair and growth

  • Faster return-to-play after injury

  • 850 NM WAVELENGTH

    • Anti-inflammatory benefits

    • Enhanced muscle recovery

    • Healing of wounds in skin

    • Reduction of lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation

    • Orthodontics and tooth alignment 

630 NM WAVELENGTH

  • Reduce fine lines & wrinkles

  • Hair regrowth

  • The treatment of acne

  • 660 NM WAVELENGTH

    • Reduce training fatigue

    • Improved bone healing

    • Reduced inflammation

    • Reduced swelling following injury 

    • Reduced neuropathic pain

    • Accelerated wound healing

  • 810 NM WAVELENGTH

    • Improved healing and recovery

    • Accelerated wound healing

    • Improved recovery from stroke in certain patients

    • Improved recovery from a traumatic brain injury

    • Improvement in psychiatric disorders

    • Hair growth


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