Cold Laser Treatment

In addition to traditional acupuncture treatments, I provide pain relief with a state-of-the-art cold laser. Also known as Low Level Light Therapy, it is a completely painless and non-invasive method for treating a variety of conditions where there is pain and inflammation. When laser light is absorbed by the body, it stimulates blood flow to the area being treated and increases the energy production of those cells. In technical terms, a photoreduction of cytochrome c oxidase takes place, increasing the cell's ability to produce ATP. Laser therapy literally energizes the cells, speeding up the body's own healing process. 

Conditions that have been studied and shown to respond well to cold laser therapy include:

• Musculoskeletal: joint pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chronic neck and back pain, myofascial pain syndrome,TMJ dysfunction, arthritis, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains and other sports injuries
• Skin: acne vulgaris, psoriasis, and herpes lesions
• Other: diabetic ulcers, bed sores, and tinnitus 

Cold laser therapy has been in use for over 40 years, and there are over 3,000 studies in scientific, peer-reviewed journals documenting its safety and efficacy for a variety of conditions. It is an FDA-approved therapy. 

For a more technical, in-depth article on how cold laser works, please click here.