Red Light Therapy
Cellular Restoration Through Light.
Within the Serenity wellness suite at The Painswick Retreat, guests have access to advanced red and near-infrared light therapy, delivered using medical-grade technology from Platinum Therapy Lights.
Red light therapy works by exposing the body to specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light that penetrate the skin and interact with cells at a biological level. These wavelengths are absorbed by mitochondria — often referred to as the “powerhouses” of cells — helping stimulate energy production and supporting the body’s natural repair processes.
The result is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that can support recovery, reduce inflammation and encourage overall wellbeing without heat, discomfort or downtime.
How Red Light Therapy Works
Red and near-infrared light operate within a precise range of wavelengths that allow them to travel beneath the surface of the skin and into underlying tissues.
When these wavelengths reach the mitochondria inside cells, they stimulate increased production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) — the molecule that powers cellular activity. This increase in cellular energy can support faster tissue repair, improved circulation and enhanced biological function throughout the body.
Because near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper than visible red light, the therapy can reach muscles, joints and connective tissue as well as the skin, making it valuable for both physical recovery and skin health.
The Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is increasingly used in wellness, sports recovery and aesthetic medicine for its wide range of restorative effects.
Guests may experience benefits such as:
• Reduced inflammation and muscle soreness
• Accelerated recovery after exercise or travel
• Improved circulation and cellular repair
• Support for skin rejuvenation and collagen production
• Reduced joint or nerve discomfort
• Improved energy levels and overall recovery
Studies and clinical observations suggest the therapy can support muscle recovery, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve tissue healing by increasing blood flow and cellular activity.
For this reason, it is widely used by athletes, physiotherapists and wellness practitioners as part of modern recovery protocols.
Advanced Multi-Wavelength Technology
The red light therapy panels at The Painswick Retreat use the advanced multi-wavelength systems developed by PlatinumLED, widely recognised as pioneers in high-output red and near-infrared therapy devices.
These systems combine multiple therapeutic wavelengths across the red and near-infrared spectrum, allowing the light to reach different tissue depths simultaneously. This multi-wave output helps create a more comprehensive therapeutic effect across the body.
The Red Light Therapy panels at The Painswick Retreat are also manufactured as FDA-registered Class II medical devices, reflecting the level of engineering and safety standards applied to their design.