About Light Therapy Insiders

About Light Therapy Insiders
Led by Alex Fergus and a dedicated team, Light Therapy Insiders explores every corner of the light therapy world—testing devices, speaking with top researchers, and translating complex science into clear, practical insights. Our mission is to provide you with trustworthy information and guidance so you can confidently choose the solutions that work best for you.

Light Therapy Insiders (LTI) is an independent publication launched in June 2023.

Who's Involved

The team at Light Therapy Insiders is made up of the following amazing people:

Alex Fergus

Founder & Head Reviewer - the guy who has a shed full of light therapy products! Alex has reviewed dozens if not hundreds of red light therapy products in the last 7 years, since getting introduced to the industry in 2017.

Alex has a background in the natural health and wellness space that goes back many more years than that, however. Alex is a ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist, Fitness Professional and certified Superhuman Coach. Alex is also recognized as the National Record Holder in Powerlifting and Indoor Rowing and has earned the title of the Australian National Natural Bodybuilding Champion. Having worked as a health coach, blogger, and personal trainer for over a decade, Alex now focuses on light therapy products full-time.

Alex currently lives in Dubai. In the past, Alex lived in Australia and New Zealand.

Bart Wolbers

Head Researcher - the brains behind the site! Bart researches all things (red) light therapy. Health in general, as well as light therapy, are two big passions of Bart since his teenage years. Bart loved sensible sunlight exposure since his childhood and has been researching red light therapy for a decade.

Bart finished degrees in Physical Therapy (B), Philosophy (BA and MA), Philosophy of Science and Technology (MS - with distinction), and Clinical Health Science (MS), has had training in functional medicine, and is currently a health consultant.

Right now, Bart is a digital nomad enjoying the sunshine. He spreads his time between Latin America and Europe. Check Bart on LinkedIn

Lisa Saitz

Lisa Saitz is the Operations Manager and organizational backbone of the company, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across operations, team management, and process optimization.

She specializes in building efficient systems, streamlining workflows, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively. Known for her strategic mindset and hands-on approach, Lisa plays a key role in driving consistency, accountability, and long-term organizational success.

She lives in New Hampshire, USA, with her husband.

Daria Chebakova

Designer & Thumbnail Creator

Daria leads the visual design at Light Therapy Insiders, focusing on thumbnails and digital aesthetics. She combines strategic thinking with clean, engaging design to create visuals that strengthen the brand and clearly communicate the value of each piece of content.

With a background in communications and design, Daria brings a unique perspective that bridges storytelling and visual impact.

Madina Tursunova

Video Editor

Madina is a Kyrgyzstan-based video editor and designer with 3+ years of experience producing clean, minimal visuals. With a sharp eye for detail, she creates content that feels polished, intentional, and engaging.

Our Mission

At Light Therapy Insiders, our mission is to make light therapy easier to understand, easier to trust, and easier to use effectively.

We do this by breaking down the science into practical, easy-to-follow insights, testing and reviewing products across a wide range of budgets and goals, and sharing expert interviews, guides, experiments, and real-world experiences to help people get the most from light therapy.

Through our website, YouTube channel, podcast, and community, Alex Fergus and the LTI team aim to create a trusted resource for anyone interested in light therapy.

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What We Cover

Light Therapy Insiders covers every major area of light therapy — from product reviews and buyer’s guides to expert interviews, science breakdowns, experiments, and industry news.

Our goal is to make light therapy easier to understand and easier to apply in the real world, whether you’re exploring it for the first time or looking for deeper insights into the science and technology behind it.

Through our website, YouTube channel, podcast, and community, we aim to provide practical, trustworthy content that helps you make informed decisions with confidence.

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Stay Updated

There’s a lot happening in the world of light therapy, and we love sharing what we’re learning along the way.

Whether it’s new product reviews, science updates, expert interviews, podcasts, or behind-the-scenes insights from Alex and the team, you can stay connected through our newsletter, YouTube channel, podcast, and Facebook community.

If you’d like weekly updates, exclusive discounts, and content, joining our email list is the best place to start.

Affiliate Disclosure

Light Therapy Insiders is supported through affiliate partnerships. If you purchase through one of our links or discount codes, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you, and in many cases, you’ll receive a discount as well.

Some products are provided to us for review purposes, but our recommendations are always based on what we genuinely believe offers value, quality, and results. We only recommend products we personally use, trust, or would recommend to friends and family.

Why Red Light Therapy Matters

"Red light therapy" or "photobiomodulation" in medical research is taking the world by storm. Right now, over 10,000 papers have been published on this topic.

Here you can see the current update in December 2025, on the number of publications on this topic:

The scientific validity of light therapy is well established, though many more human studies are needed. Nevertheless, even though it is developing quickly, the amount of research in the space is growing exponentially:

Wish to learn more about the validity of the science? Read the introduction on "is red light therapy science-based?", which is specifically aimed at convincing skeptics that light affects your health.

But light therapy is also entering the mainstream. All the prominent newspapers have covered red light therapy at least once. And influencers like Joe Rogan are also starting to notice the benefits here.

Why?

Simply because the therapy works. The list of red light therapy benefits is almost endless - although it's stronger in some areas than others. Whether it's improving exercise performance and recovery, countering neurodegeneration in the brain, promoting wellness, mitigating pain, or supporting joint health, there's a benefit for almost everyone.

Now, we're not saying red light therapy is a magic bullet or that it can be used for everything. Nevertheless, because light therapy improves energy production in the body, and health and disease states are highly dependent on energy, red light therapy can affect you in many different circumstances.

And because red light therapy simply works for many goals, it's become so popular. We're here to guide you in that process and offer you the best options for your goals.

The #1 Light Therapy Science And Review Site

We're the #1 independent light therapy science and review website worldwide. You can see the 4.7 star rating on Trustpilot, and dozens of reviews of how our content has helped people make a decision:

What makes us different from everybody else is that we're not associated with just a single company. Instead, we test light therapy products and then provide you with a selection of the best options.

With hundreds, if not thousands, of red light therapy companies on the market right now, we can't test all products for you. Hence, we work together with a great track record and make recommendations from there.

Light Therapy Limitations & Results Disclaimer

Light therapy is a promising and rapidly growing field, but results can vary depending on the individual, the condition being addressed, and how the technology is used. While there is strong scientific support in some areas, the level of evidence differs across different health goals and applications.

Certain conditions — including cancer — remain complex and controversial areas for light therapy. Unless specifically advised by a qualified medical professional, we do not recommend using light therapy in these situations.

Even for more common goals such as skin rejuvenation, recovery, sleep, or performance, individual responses can differ significantly. Scientific studies are based on group averages, which means your personal experience may be better, similar to, or different from the results reported in research.

Our goal is to provide balanced, science-based information and practical guidance to help you use light therapy as safely and effectively as possible.

Contact Light Therapy Insiders

If you have any questions or would like to reach out to us, our email address is: [email protected]

Or contact us personally in our Facebook Group!