Cold Laser Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Cellular Vitality & Rapid Recovery
A comfortable, non-invasive phototherapy that delivers specific wavelengths of coherent light to cells, energizing mitochondria and accelerating the body's natural healing mechanisms.
Four Pillars of Low-Level Laser Therapy
How non-thermal coherent light accelerates intrinsic repair at the cellular level.
Revitalizing
Targeted light penetrates deep into stressed tissues to interact directly with cells, encouraging stagnant tissues to resume healthy metabolic activity.
Natural Healing
Supports your body's intrinsic regenerative capabilities without pharmaceuticals, synthetic chemicals, or intrusive interventions.
Cellular Boost
Stimulates the cellular powerhouse—the mitochondria—increasing Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) production to fuel rapid tissue repair.
Non-Surgical
Completely non-invasive with zero recovery downtime. Sessions are relaxing and comfortable, allowing you to return immediately to daily life.
How Low-Level Laser Therapy Works Inside Your Cells
Explore the step-by-step photobiomodulation process from initial wavelength absorption to cellular restoration.
Targeted Light
Specific non-thermal wavelengths of coherent laser light penetrate deep into soft tissues, passing safely through skin layers without generating heat or tissue damage.
Therapeutic Rationale & Clinical Focus
Cold Laser Therapy—clinically termed Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)—is an advanced, non-thermal light therapy utilized worldwide for over three decades to support tissue vitality and comfortable recovery. Unlike surgical or aesthetic lasers that produce heat to cut or vaporize tissue, low-intensity cold lasers emit pure, coherent light photons that penetrate deep into soft tissues without warming or harming the skin.
How This Therapy Works in the Body
When coherent light of specific visible and near-infrared wavelengths enters tissue, it is absorbed by specialized light-sensitive receptors inside cells called chromophores—principally cytochrome c oxidase within the mitochondria. This photobiomodulation effect stimulates the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), the primary cellular fuel required for tissue repair, cellular hydration, and inflammation reduction.
What a Session Involves
- 1 You remain comfortably seated or reclining on a padded treatment table in our tranquil Virginia Beach room.
- 2 Both you and Dr. Fred Lewin wear protective safety glasses designed for specific laser wavelengths.
- 3 The lightweight, handheld laser wand is positioned gently over the affected muscle, tendon, or joint.
- 4 You experience no burning, cutting, or discomfort—most patients describe a pleasant calming sensation.
- 5 Treatment typically lasts between 10 and 20 minutes depending on the targeted tissue area.
Key Outcomes & Advantages
Stimulates microcirculation to chronically tense or injured tissues
Accelerates tissue recovery following physical strain or athletic overuse
Eases joint stiffness and muscular tightness throughout neck, back, and limbs
Provides a safe, non-invasive therapy that complements hands-on bodywork
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Cold Laser Therapy is non-thermal, meaning it produces no heat sensation. The vast majority of patients feel nothing other than the gentle touch of the probe, while some report a pleasant mild tingling or warming as local circulation improves.
Begin Your Journey to Natural Relief
Contact Mission Health & Wellness today to schedule a consultation with Fred and Karise Lewin.