Insight Wellness

It's time! Some of you have scoped out our new booth already, and a few of you have even gotten to try it! But it's official- we are booking HaloRed sessions!

A standard session includes red light and salt therapy, and lasts 20 minutes. Our current pricing is $35 for this standard package!

If you prefer to book only salt or only red light, we have booking options for that. Want to schedule with a friend or family member? We have options for that too! Will you be bringing your toddler or baby with you and need to hold them on your lap? We have booking options for that too.

We can't wait for you to get to experience our red light and salt therapy booth! Text us today to get scheduled!

We have received many a call with this question. The answer is twofold. One, EMPHATICALLY YES. COMPLETELY SAFE. And two, it isn't usually recommended.

Why? How can both of these things be true?
Stick with us, we'll explain, and there is an exception.

These answers are specifically regarding breast thermography and extend to breastfeeding mamas as well. And I'd add, here we are speaking about routine breast checkups/breast wellness thermography.

Thermography is completely 100% safe-- there is no risk to mother or baby when thermal imaging is done. There is zero radiation, no compression, no touching, etc.

It is as safe as having your picture taken (and we hope you're taking lots of pictures of that perfect bump)!

But because of the hormonal changes in the body, specifically the breast tissue as it prepares for breastfeeding, breast thermography isn't recommended until 3 months postpartum, or 3 months post breastfeeding if you choose to breastfeed.

Developing mammary glands and lactation impacts the breast tissue and can give you altered results in your thermography report. The breast tissue can also become inflamed during breastfeeding, which would alter your results as well.

It's important to note that other areas of the body are not affected thermally like this, so if you are having an issue in a different part of the body, thermography may be a fine fit during your pregnancy and breastfeeding journey.

Here is one exception to the "breast thermography isn't recommended for pregnant or lactating women" rule: If you have a lump or other concerning symptom in the breast, do not hesitate to contact us! We have seen many pregnant or lactating women in this situation and are happy to make a note for the interpreting physician informing them of your pregnancy or breastfeeding status. It is always absolutely worth it for your peace of mind!!!

In our HaloRed booth, you'll find a large red-light panel at each end of the booth. The booth is spacious enough for two people and includes seating for two.

The seating is removable, and if you're booking a session alone or with a lap child, we remove one of the chairs to make the booth more spacious and accommodating. We also provide soft towels if you'd prefer to sit on the floor of the booth, which is sometimes more comfortable for clients practicing deep breathing, prayer, or mindfulness exercises.

If you're seated in the middle of the booth, each panel will be 1.5-2 feet away from your body, but you are welcome to move the chair/your body as close as 6" away from the panels.

Both panels are on during the session, so you receive maximum red light benefit.

The new booth at Insight Wellness offers salt therapy and/or redlight therapy (can do either in a session or both in a session)!

Many people associate red-light therapy with pain relief and detoxification in the body. These are valid benefits of red-light therapy! But there is much more your body receives from red-light therapy, and this post is looking specifically at Near Infrared Light waves.

The red-light panels in our booth provide scientifically validated
wavelengths of Deep Red (630-660 nm) and Near Infrared
(830-850 nm) light. Red light is absorbed by the skin, boosting collagen production & aiding skin conditions. The NIR, or Near Infrared penetrates deeper, aiding muscle recovery, cellular renewal and joint pain.

Additional benefits include:

Skin Benefits: reduced wrinkles, facial lines, and skin roughness, as well as improved skin tone. NIR light also activates certain chemicals in the body's tissues that promote healthy mitochondria, causing tissue and wounds to heal more rapidly than on their own.

Energy Benefits: Most of the artificial light we are exposed to from our computers, smartphones, televisions, etc. emit blue light, which is not beneficial to our body. NIR light counteracts the harmful effects of blue light exposure and stimulates the body's mitochondria. This process can produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate3) which actually helps our cells gain more energy and rejuvenate themselves! There are a few molecules in human tissue susceptible to absorbing NIR light's wavelengths. Some of these molecules are connected to the body's energy production.

Pain Relief Benefits: Both red light and near infrared light therapy can assist in the management of chronic pain, including joint pain, muscle pain/soreness and fibromyalgia.

Sleep Benefits: NIR therapy helps to stimulate a healthy circadian rhythm as it generates more melatonin in the body. This circles back to the blue light notes above- as blue light has been found to impede our natural circadian rhythms, disrupting our healthy sleep patterns.

NIR therapy is becoming more widely known and widely available- including in our office space. What questions do you have for us? Leave a comment or send us a text (405-306-6340); we'd love to chat!

Taking a look at another FAQ regarding redlight therapy today-

When using our HaloRed/Vitality Booth Plus, do you need to wear eye protection?

This is up to you, but goggles are recommended to be worn when facing the lights. We do provide them (and clean them between each usage).

What else do you want to know about the HaloRed Booth?