Near Infrared Light Therapy

Family Practice & Direct Primary Care located in Lincoln, NE

Restore, Rejuvenate, and Relieve—Naturally

Red Light Therapy is a gentle, noninvasive treatment that uses low-level wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate healing at the cellular level. It’s a powerful tool in both functional medicine and aesthetic care, known for its ability to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and improve skin health without pain or downtime.

At Aletheia Integrative in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jaime K. Dodge, MD, and our integrative care team offer Red Light Therapy as part of a personalized approach to healing and vitality—for patients of all ages.

Red Light Therapy Q&A

How does red light therapy promote healing?

Red light therapy uses low-wavelength red light to activate the mitochondria –– the “power plant” inside of your body’s cells. Your cells that are exposed to red light absorb its energy and begin working more efficiently. In other words, increasing the amount of energy inside your cells lets your body repair itself more effectively.

The Aletheia Integrative team uses red light therapy to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, and encourage collagen production. When combined, these factors promote healing and offer anti-aging effects.

What types of medical issues can benefit from red light therapy?

Red Light Therapy can benefit a wide range of health and cosmetic concerns, including:

Chronic joint or muscle pain
Inflammation and tissue injury
Fatigue and mitochondrial dysfunction
Skin rejuvenation, wrinkles, and fine lines
Acne, rosacea, and scarring
Wound healing and post-procedure recovery
Mood and cognitive function support

By improving circulation, collagen production, and cellular energy (ATP), this therapy helps your body restore itself naturally from the inside out.

Red light therapy can also be used to promote hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness). When used in combination with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, it can provide thicker, healthier hair.

What happens during red light therapy?

You will relax and lie down while the light shines onto your skin. The device emits low-wavelength red light that penetrates your skin and activates healing at the cellular level. More specifically, the wavelengths increase blood flow to the area and encourage the production of new cells and tissue. Each session lasts for about 20-40 minutes.

How many red light therapy treatments will I need?

The number of red light therapy treatments you need depends on several things, including your age, the severity of your symptoms, and your goals.

Red light therapy is a cumulative treatment, so the results add up over time. The Aletheia Integrative team typically recommends a series of weekly red light therapy treatments over the course of one to four months*. Some people experience noticeable results after the first few treatments, but for others, it takes longer.

At Aletheia Integrative, we don’t just offer Red Light Therapy as a stand-alone service—we integrate it into comprehensive care plans for whole-body healing. Whether you're recovering from illness, managing chronic inflammation, or pursuing graceful aging, this therapy enhances other treatments like IV therapy, HBOT, and nutritional protocols.