Do you ever wish there was a little magic pill that would take of all your ailments away in one fell swoop? Your skin, your health, your mood, and your overall health and well-being? Alas, we haven’t found a little magic cure-all, but we are excited to offer our clients (at our flagship spa, Being in LA) the next best thing: our new LED Light Therapy Bed. Yes, it’s a bed, and all you have to do is slip into its soothing embrace for 20 to 30 minutes and let the lights do their magic!

This emerging technology treats any skin condition — and by “any” we mean ANY! Acne, fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis and so much more! It’s capable of easing autoimmune disorders, boosting healing after surgery, reducing pain and inflammation, lessening the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and bolstering your immune system. Intrigued? We are excited to offer this incredible treatment modality at our spa, Being in LA!

HOW DOES LED LIGHT THERAPY WORK?

Let’s shed some light on how the Envy Light Capsule 2.0, as it’s officially called, works. The capsule/light bed utilizes Photobiolumination (PBM) for complete rejuvenation that is light years above other modalities. How does the light therapy bed manage this, you wonder? Through red light and near-infrared-light therapy! The energy found in this type of light interacts with photoreceptors in our cells called cytochrome c oxidase. 

Their interaction stimulates mitochondria activity, a release of nitric oxide, more efficient oxygenation, improved circulation, and a multitude of beneficial reactions in the entire body that include relieving pain, speeding up healing, faster recovery, building collagen, and boosting immunity. Nitric oxide is often referred to as the "miracle molecule” (CoQ10;). After just 20 minutes of light therapy, nitric oxide is released, triggering this remarkable cascade of therapeutic benefits.

NASA originally began experimenting with red light therapy on plant growth in space and then to help heal wounds in astronauts, according to the Cleveland Clinic. In 1993, Quantum Devices developed a light-emitting diode for NASA’s plant growth experiments. They demonstrated that red LED wavelengths can boost plant growth — and unexpectedly the scientist’s skin lesions also began to heal faster! Thus, NASA began to study the use of LED to enhance the metabolism of human cells and curtail the loss of muscle and bone in astronauts. You can read more about this intriguing research at the National Library of Medicine.

LED LIGHT THERAPY BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Put into basic terms, red and near-infrared light repairs on a cellular level. It is completely safe, FDA-cleared, non-invasive, and clinically proven to treat not just the face but the entire body.

- More efficient oxygenation

- Improves circulation

- Relieves pain

- Reduces inflammation

- Speeds up healing and recovery

- Builds collagen

- Boosts immunity

- Treats skin conditions (from acne to fine lines, hyperpigmentation to rosacea)

- Lessons symptoms of anxiety and depression

HOW MANY SESSIONS IN THE LIGHT THERAPY BED DO I NEED?

It depends on the issues you want to remedy. For what we call “new damage,” say you just had surgery or are faced with an acne breakout, we recommend 10-12 treatments (i.e., 1-2 treatments per week for up to 2 months in order to see a true shift). For “old damage,” such as sun damage from the past, scarring, or lingering skin conditions, you need 12-20 sessions, ideally coming in 2-3x/week for up to 2-3 months. These results are astounding. And even after just one session, you will feel like you received a massage, relaxed, more at peace…. How amazing is that?!

WHAT DOES THE LIGHT CAPSULE FEEL LIKE?

Clients describe the experience in the bed — which looks like a pod from the “Avatar” movie and lasts 20-30 minutes — as a truly restorative massage, or a profoundly meditative session that leaves you calm and grounded. Some people go into a deep state that almost feels like entering an alternate universe. Merely invite your mind and body to let go and relax! 

But even if you are not into deep, meditative journeys, the LED Light Therapy bed will work its magic. Inside, it feels mellow, not too bright, and warm in a comfy, tranquil way. Yes, you can keep your clothes on; but for optimal results, we recommend you don light undergarments.

All you need is 25 minutes to get the effect of a full one-hour massage, all while reaping the deep healing benefits of cellular repair. There’s no downtime and no contraindications (unless you are pregnant or on Accutane) and we invite everyone to come lie in it. This bed is the only one of its kind in California! So reach for the healing power of light and book your first experience with the Light Therapy Bed at Being in LA today!

*To book a session please contact our flagship spa, Being in LA, at bewell@beinginla.com or visit www.beinginla.com