Red Light Therapy

Full-body red and near-infrared light therapy using an LED bed with 13,000+ high-intensity LEDs across near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths. Sessions run 30 minutes and are used to support cellular energy production, skin health, muscle recovery, and inflammation reduction. Available at Next Health Lincoln Park, Chicago — price available on consultation.

Red light therapy at Next Health Lincoln Park uses a full-body LED bed equipped with over 13,000 high-intensity diodes emitting across multiple infrared wavelength bands: near-infrared (typically 810–850 nm), mid-infrared (around 1,000–1,100 nm), and far-infrared (1,200+ nm). Each wavelength range penetrates tissue to different depths and interacts with cellular components differently. Near-infrared light (NIR) penetrates most deeply and is the best-studied wavelength band for photobiomodulation: it is absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, increasing mitochondrial respiration efficiency and ATP production. This mitochondrial stimulation effect is the basis for a range of studied applications including muscle recovery, skin collagen production, and neural function support. Mid-infrared wavelengths are associated with deeper tissue warming and may support microcirculation and joint tissue effects. Far-infrared wavelengths are absorbed primarily in the superficial skin layers and are associated with surface warming and mild detoxification via sweat induction. The 30-minute session duration in a full-body bed format allows systematic exposure of large surface areas simultaneously, distinguishing this from handheld or targeted panel devices. Next Health Lincoln Park's red light therapy is typically positioned as a recovery and performance optimization modality and is frequently paired with cryotherapy (contrast therapy), IV drips, or NAD+ infusions as part of a comprehensive wellness session. Pricing is not published on the website; contact the clinic at (312) 624-7513 or visit 2313 N Lincoln Ave for current rates.