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Full-Body Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy
Rest beneath full-body red and near-infrared light designed to support cellular energy, circulation, recovery, healthy inflammation response, skin health, and overall wellbeing.
What this session is
More than simply sitting beneath a red light
You lie down, close your eyes and let the light do the work. There is no exercise or hands-on manipulation, and nothing is required of you for the next 30 minutes.
Underneath that simplicity is real technology. Vitalara's full-body system combines 660 nm red light and 850 nm near-infrared light, sometimes called photobiomodulation. Red light reaches more superficial tissues, while near-infrared wavelengths penetrate more deeply.
At the cellular level, light is absorbed by components within the mitochondria, which are responsible for producing much of the energy our cells use. This supports biological processes involved in circulation, tissue repair and recovery.
Benefits at a glance
Why clients use Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy
Healthy Inflammatory Response
Supports the body's natural response to inflammation and may help with everyday stiffness and discomfort.
Muscle & Physical Recovery
Supports circulation and recovery following exercise, physical activity or periods of increased physical stress.
Skin Health & Collagen Support
Red light is commonly used to support collagen production, skin tone and elasticity.
Circulation
Supports healthy blood flow, helping deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the tissues.
Relaxation & Sleep Support
Many clients incorporate light therapy into routines focused on relaxation, recovery and healthier sleep patterns.
Who this therapy may be for
A simple therapy with a wide range of applications
Full-Body Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy may be a useful addition to a wellness routine for people focused on:
It can also be incorporated into a broader recovery routine following periods of physical stress or medical procedures when appropriate and with medical clearance when needed.
- Muscle soreness and physical recovery
- Joint stiffness and everyday discomfort
- Inflammation support
- Exercise and athletic recovery
- Skin health and healthy aging
- Circulation
- Relaxation and stress recovery
- Sleep quality
- General wellness and cellular health
How the session works
Get comfortable. Protect your eyes. Rest.
01: Get Comfortable
You'll recline beneath the full-body light panel. We recommend exposing as much skin to the light as you are personally comfortable with; many clients choose to wear only undergarments.
02: Protect Your Eyes
Eye protection is provided using protective goggles or an eye covering so you can comfortably relax beneath the bright light.
03: Rest & Receive
Simply relax beneath the red and near-infrared light. Most sessions last 30 minutes, although session length may be adjusted depending on your goals and can extend up to 60 minutes when appropriate.
The technology
The light behind the therapy
Vitalara uses a professional full-body R2000 Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy system designed to deliver both wavelengths across a large treatment area.
For most Vitalara sessions, red and near-infrared light can be used together to provide both surface-level and deeper-tissue light exposure during the same treatment.
Red Light: 660 nmNear-Infrared Light: 850 nmWavelength Ratio: 1:1LED Configuration: 432 × 5W LEDsRated Power: 600W ±5%Modes: Red / Near-Infrared / Red + Near-InfraredBuilt-in Timer: Yes
Why Red + Near-Infrared?
Two wavelengths. Different depths. One session.
By combining the two, the session provides light exposure across different tissue depths rather than relying on a single wavelength.
660 nm Red Light
Primarily absorbed by more superficial tissues and commonly associated with skin health, collagen support and surface-level cellular activity.
850 nm Near-Infrared Light
Penetrates deeper into the body's tissues and is commonly used in wellness and recovery applications involving muscles, joints and deeper tissue.
What to expect
The experience, in practical terms
The room is kept intentionally calm and dim while the panel produces a pronounced red glow.
You'll remain reclined beneath the light with as much skin exposed as you're comfortable with. There is no massage, manipulation or physical activity required during the therapy.
Most people simply close their eyes, relax and use the session as 30 uninterrupted minutes to allow the body to rest.
There is no required downtime afterward, so you can generally continue with the rest of your day normally.
Duration: 30 minutes (may extend to 60 when appropriate)Frequency: Personalized to your goals
How often should I use it?
Your routine depends on your goal
There isn't one universal frequency for Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy.
Someone incorporating it for general wellness may use it differently from someone focused on exercise recovery, discomfort, skin health or another specific goal.
At Vitalara, frequency can be adjusted based on what you're hoping to accomplish and how the therapy fits into the rest of your wellness routine.
Better together
One session, several complementary directions
Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy can be booked by itself, but we frequently incorporate it alongside other Vitalara therapies.
One of our most common combinations includes:
Foot Soak Detox + Red & Near-Infrared Light + Molecular Hydrogen + Reflexology + Biomagnetism
Rather than treating each therapy as an isolated experience, this combination creates a deeply restorative wellness session focused on relaxation, circulation, recovery and helping the body shift into a calmer state.
Not sure where to start? This same combination is also the foundation of the Intro to Vitalara Wellness Experience.
A responsible note
Red and near-infrared light therapy is a non-invasive wellness therapy with a growing body of research across a variety of applications. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace medical care. If you have a medical condition, take photosensitizing medications, are recovering from a medical procedure, or are unsure whether light therapy is appropriate for you, please consult your healthcare provider before beginning.
Ready to experience Red + Near-Infrared Light Therapy?
Whether you're focused on recovery, relaxation, skin health, physical performance or simply supporting your overall wellness, we'll help you determine how light therapy can fit into your Vitalara routine.