Why Red Light Therapy Panels WIN: Not Belts, Masks, Beds, Wraps & More

Can affordable red light therapy panels deliver meaningful, measurable results outside of a research lab? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Grant from Lighten Up Wellness to discuss what he’s seeing firsthand after using full-body LED panels with clients in his wellness center.

Jon shares several fascinating case studies involving rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, chronic pain, sleep, mood, and mobility. We also explore his treatment protocols, why consistency and dosing matter, and his plans to take this work further with a more structured fibromyalgia study.

Show Notes

Jon Grant has spent the past several years exploring how red light therapy panels can be used in a real-world wellness setting. Rather than relying only on how clients say they feel, he has been tracking measurable changes such as grip strength, mobility tests, sleep, pain, mood, and energy.

In this conversation, Jon walks us through some of his most interesting individual case studies, including improvements observed in clients with rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson’s disease. He also explains why these early observations shouldn’t be confused with controlled clinical trials and discusses his plans for more structured research using LED panels.

We also get into practical red light therapy questions, including treatment distance, intensity, frequency, eye protection, full-body panels versus expensive therapy beds, and why some people—particularly those with fibromyalgia—may need to begin with lower intensities.

Key Topics Discussed

LED Panels vs. Red Light Therapy Beds: Why Jon chose relatively affordable full-body LED panels for his wellness center rather than expensive red light therapy beds.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A six-week case study tracked changes in grip strength, pain, fatigue, sleep, stiffness, and joint swelling.

Parkinson’s Disease: John discusses an 86-year-old client whose timed mobility test changed substantially during six weeks of twice-weekly sessions.

Fibromyalgia & Cerebral Palsy: How red light therapy was used while tracking pain, energy, grip strength, mobility, and everyday activity.

Mental Health, Tinnitus & Endometriosis: John shares additional observations from clients dealing with several different health concerns.

Red Light Therapy Dosing: Why intensity, treatment distance, frequency, and individual response can all influence the experience of treatment.

Eye Protection: How Jon approaches goggles, full-body sessions, and shorter targeted facial treatments in his wellness center.

Moving Toward Published Research: Jon explains how attending the British Medical Laser Association conference influenced the design of his upcoming fibromyalgia study.

Are Panels the Best All-Around Device?: The discussion explores why full-body panels can offer flexibility for people interested in multiple red light therapy goals.

The Future of Red Light Therapy Panels: New wavelength options, including higher-dose near-infrared and 1064nm, could allow more targeted treatment protocols.

Beyond Red Light Therapy: Jon discusses sleep, diet, circadian health, breathing, exercise, and other lifestyle strategies alongside light therapy.

Methylene Blue: The conversation closes with Jon’s experience with methylene blue, potential adverse effects, medication interactions, and the importance of caution.