Red Light Therapy

A 15-minute photobiomodulation session using red and near-infrared light panels to support cellular energy production, skin health, collagen synthesis, and tissue recovery.

Red light therapy (also known as photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy) uses specific wavelengths of red (typically 630-660nm) and near-infrared (810-850nm) light to stimulate cellular processes. The light energy is absorbed by chromophores in the mitochondria — particularly cytochrome c oxidase — enhancing the electron transport chain and increasing production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's primary energy currency. This increase in cellular energy production has downstream effects across multiple systems: fibroblasts produce more collagen (supporting skin firmness and wound healing), inflammatory mediators are modulated (reducing chronic inflammation), and oxidative stress markers decrease. The near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper into tissue, reaching muscles, joints, and even bone, while the red wavelengths primarily benefit the skin and superficial tissues. At CryoPoint Berlin, red light therapy panels are available at both locations. Sessions last approximately 15 minutes — a duration that delivers a therapeutic dose of light energy without risk of overexposure. The treatment requires no preparation, is painless, and has no side effects beyond a mild warming sensation. Red light therapy is increasingly popular in the longevity and biohacking community for its potential to support mitochondrial health, improve skin appearance, accelerate post-exercise recovery, and reduce joint pain. At CryoPoint, it integrates naturally with the cryotherapy and infrared sauna offerings, allowing clients to stack multiple recovery modalities in a single visit.