Immune and Inflammatory Conditions

Relief through systemic light therapy that addresses more than just the symptoms.
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relief from immune and inflammatory conditions with red light therapy

When Your Immune System Gets Stuck in Overdrive

Many chronic symptoms trace back to one root issue: an immune system that’s out of balance.

Whether it’s reacting to harmless triggers, attacking your own tissues, or staying in a state of low-grade inflammation, the result is the same—discomfort, fatigue, and flare-ups that interfere with daily life.

Red light therapy, particularly at the systemic level offered by LightMD machines, may help calm the immune response, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

How Red Light Therapy Works

Red light therapy, or photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light (typically 630–850 nm) to stimulate biological processes at the cellular level. When these wavelengths reach your tissues, they are absorbed by the mitochondria—the part of the cell responsible for energy production.

This light exposure helps to:

  • Increase ATP (cellular energy) production
  • Improve oxygen utilization and circulation
  • Reduce oxidative stress
  • Regulate inflammatory signaling molecules like cytokines

For immune and inflammatory conditions, this means:

  • Calming excessive immune responses without suppressing healthy function
  • Supporting tissue repair where inflammation has caused damage
  • Helping the body return to a state of balance rather than being locked in “attack mode”

Unlike pharmaceutical approaches, which often work by shutting down parts of the immune system, red light therapy encourages regulation—nudging your body toward what it was designed to do: maintain balance, heal efficiently, and avoid overreacting to internal or external triggers.

With our professional-grade system, this effect reaches deeper and more systemically than surface-level devices, allowing for whole-body impact.

Conditions That May Benefit

Clients have turned to systemic light therapy to find relief from a range of immune and inflammation-related issues, including:

Gout

Immune overreaction to uric acid crystals, resulting in painful joint flares

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Autoimmune inflammation in the joints

Lupus

Systemic immune activation that can affect skin, joints, and organs

Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis

Inflammation that shows up on the skin and in the joints

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME)

Often linked to immune dysfunction and low cellular energy

Long COVID

Post-viral inflammation and lingering immune dysregulation

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland

Fibromyalgia

Widespread pain and fatigue, often with inflammatory components

Eczema & Skin Inflammation

Redness, itching, and sensitivity connected to immune triggers

We don’t treat these conditions directly, but we offer a technology that may help the body calm inflammation and function more smoothly.

What Makes Austin Red Light Therapy Different

Most red light therapy out there is surface-level. Ours is systemic.

  • Deeper penetration with LightMD’s medical-grade technology
  • Convenient—we are mobile and we are available for sessions at Atomic Athlete in Southeast Austin
  • Whole-body protocols that go beyond symptom relief to support balance across immune, nervous, and endocrine systems
  • Non-pharmaceutical and non-invasive

Our approach is ideal for those looking to complement medical treatment, reduce dependence on symptom-focused solutions, or simply try a different route to relief.

Is This the Right Fit for You?

You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from immune-focused light therapy. This may be a good fit if you:

  • Deal with recurring flares, pain, or swelling
  • Have an autoimmune condition and want to explore supportive options
  • Struggle with fatigue or post-viral symptoms
  • Want to calm your system without suppressing it
  • Are looking for something grounded, gentle, and evidence-based

FAQs About Immune and Inflammatory Conditions and Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy works by stimulating cellular activity—specifically in the mitochondria—leading to increased energy production, improved circulation, and reduced oxidative stress. These changes may help calm the immune system, reduce inflammatory signaling, and support tissue repair. It doesn’t suppress the immune system, but rather helps regulate its function.

We don’t treat or diagnose medical conditions. Instead, we use a professional-grade red and near-infrared light therapy to support the body’s natural healing processes. Many clients with autoimmune conditions use this therapy alongside their existing care to help manage inflammation, pain, or fatigue.

Most at-home or spa-grade red light panels only penetrate a few millimeters into the skin and are meant for localized relief or skin support. LightMD’s medical systems allow for full-body, deep-tissue penetration—reaching muscles, organs, lymphatic structures, and even systemic pathways. It’s the difference between surface-level light exposure and comprehensive cellular modulation.

Most people start to feel some degree of relief within two to four sessions, depending on the severity and timing of their symptoms. It’s not uncommon for clients to notice a shift even after just one session, especially if the issue is acute or they’re in an active flare-up.

For ongoing or chronic inflammatory conditions, we typically recommend starting with 2 to 3 sessions per week for the first two weeks. This gives your system enough momentum to respond. After that, we reassess—looking at changes in pain, swelling, energy, or general comfort. The body tends to respond faster when treatments are stacked close together in the beginning.

Red light therapy may help reduce inflammation by improving cellular energy production and decreasing inflammatory markers. While it’s not a substitute for medical care, it’s a powerful non-pharmaceutical option that many people use to complement medication or support long-term wellness.

Yes, red light therapy is non-invasive, well-tolerated, and has no known systemic side effects. Because it helps regulate rather than overstimulate the immune system, many people with autoimmune conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Hashimoto’s use it safely. That said, we always encourage you to check with your healthcare provider if you’re unsure.

Yes. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from red light therapy. Many people experience symptoms like chronic fatigue, joint pain, swelling, or general inflammation without a clear medical label. Red light therapy offers a gentle, non-invasive way to support your body’s natural healing processes and may help restore balance even when the root cause isn’t fully identified.

Next Steps

Whether you’re dealing with joint flare-ups, chronic inflammation, or an immune system that’s out of balance, red light therapy offers a gentle, non-invasive way to help your body recover and self-regulate.

We use a professional-grade system with targeted pads that allow for both localized relief and systemic effects—especially when applied through key areas like the chest or spine. This approach makes it possible to influence deeper layers of inflammation, circulation, and immune function without needing full-body exposure.

If you’re wondering whether this could be a good fit for your symptoms, we’re happy to talk it through. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin feeling better.

Get in Touch

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Austin Red Light Therapy is appointment only. We schedule sessions out of Atomic Athlete gym in East Austin. We also offer mobile service and have partners around Austin, so let us know if Atomic Athlete doesn’t work for you.

Please contact us any time by phone, email, or text to ask questions or set up an appointment. You can also book appointments directly by clicking the Book Now button throughout the site.

The staff at Austin Red Light Therapy are not licensed medical professionals. We do not diagnose, treat, cure, prescribe for, or prevent any illness or disease. Our services are not intended to replace medical care. We strongly encourage all clients to seek and continue care from licensed healthcare providers for any health concerns.