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Light Therapies: A Complete Guide to the Healing Power of Light

An illustrated overview of therapeutic uses of light, including laser and infrared approaches related to photobiomodulation.

Written by Anadi Martel; foreword by Jacob Liberman.

Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine

A self-published consumer guide to red and near-infrared light therapy by Mark Sloan.

Link to the 2026 publication (ISBN 9781998284351); a revised text has not been confirmed.

Healing with Red Light Therapy: How Red and Near-Infrared Light Can Manage Pain, Combat Aging, and Transform Your Health

An accessible guide to low-level laser therapy (photobiomodulation), covering research, light sources, dosage, and potential uses.

Written by journalist Stephanie Hallett.

Red Light Therapy: Improving Your Health and Body Using PhotobiomodulationA consumer guide to photobiomodulation, with advice on home use and selecting a red-light device. Written and self-published by John Iovine.
Red Light Therapy

A consumer introduction to red-light therapy by Daniel Jackson, published by Rockwood Publishing.

The linked Google Books record dates this version to 2023; an ebook version was released in 2022.

Guía de terapia de luz roja e infrarroja

A self-published Spanish-language consumer guide to red and infrared light, home use, and device selection.

By David Buhner. ISBN 9798878151153. (In Spanish.)

Complete guide to red light therapy: Optimal health, healthy skin and other benefits of red light

A self-published overview of red-light therapy, devices, and home use by Susan McDowell.

The linked paperback was published in March 2024 (ISBN 9798321451335).

The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy for FertilityA practical guide to photobiomodulation and red light therapy in the context of fertility, written by Tracy Donegan.
Light Medicine: Red Light and Infrared: Happier, Healthier, Stronger with LED PhototherapyA self-published guide to home LED phototherapy by Jessica Charles, who is associated with red-light device company NuShape. ISBN 9798993206004.
The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy: Revised and UpdatedA practical guide to red and near-infrared light therapy, including dosage and device selection. Written by Ari Whitten, with contributions by Michael Hamblin.
Red Light Therapy Book: The Complete Guide to Safe and Effective Use for Skin, Hair, Pain Relief, Recovery, Sleep, and Cellular Energy, Protocols and Dosage IncludedA self-published home-use guide to red and near-infrared light by Marcus Elvard. ISBN 9798259074330; publication details confirmed by the bookseller.
THE ABCs OF RED LIGHT THERAPY: The Essential Guide to Photobiomodulation and Its Role in Recovery, Anti-Aging, and PerformanceA self-published introduction to photobiomodulation, recovery, and performance by Tripp Raul Omari. ISBN 9798195730109; publication details confirmed by the bookseller.
The Red Light Therapy Bible Handbook: A Practical Guide to Pain Relief, Skin Rejuvenation, Muscle Recovery, Improved Sleep, Cellular Health, and Safe Home TreatmentA self-published introduction to red and near-infrared light and home use by Stoler Slawson. ISBN 9798181114111; bibliographic record available in Google Books.
La revolución de la luz roja: Cómo la fotobiomodulación está transformando la saludA Spanish-language guide to photobiomodulation and red and near-infrared light therapy for general readers. By Roberto Espinosa, Rafa Espinosa, and Gema Casado. (In Spanish.)
The Red Light Therapy Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Healing, Skin Rejuvenation, Pain Relief, Recovery, and Cellular Health Using Red and Near-Infrared LightA self-published consumer guide to red and near-infrared light therapy by Michele John. ISBN 9798181095700; bibliographic record available in Google Books.
Guia Didático Ilustrado Fotobiomodulação por Luz Vermelha: Mecanismos de ação em Plantas e HumanosAn illustrated, independently published introduction to red-light photobiology in plants and humans. By Ketlem Sousa Oliveira and Lucia Braga Sousa; published through Clube de Autores. (In Portuguese.)
Lumière et bien-être: La lumière qui soigneA popular introduction to light-based care (photobiomodulation), written by Jean-Marc Moncorger; foreword by René-Jean Bensadoun. (In French.)
The Light Revolution: Heal Faster and Age Slower with Nature's Most Powerful ToolForthcoming guide to sunlight and red-light therapy by Fredrik Paulún, published by Skyhorse. Scheduled for October 6, 2026; ISBN 9781510785885.
Le guide essentiel de la thérapie par lumière rougeForthcoming French-language edition of Ari Whitten's red-light therapy guide, scheduled for October 15, 2026. A translation of the English-language work, rather than a separate original book. (In French.)
Le pouvoir de la lumière rouge : Le guide de la photobiomodulation pour la santé et la longévitéForthcoming French-language practical guide to photobiomodulation, including protocols, device selection, and safety. By physician Jean-Philippe Wagner; scheduled for release on January 21, 2027. (In French.)
Light as Medicine: Red Light Therapy, Circadian Lighting, Color Healing, UV, and Hyperpolarized LightForthcoming revised and expanded second edition of Anadi Martel's Light Therapies, with a foreword by Jacob Liberman; scheduled for release on July 6, 2027.
Terapia con luz roja. La guía definitivaForthcoming Spanish-language edition of Ari Whitten's revised red-light therapy guide, announced by Gaia Ediciones (ISBN 9788411082624). A translation of the English-language work; publication date not confirmed. (In Spanish.)
Application of Electrophysical Agents in PhysiotherapyA physiotherapy textbook edited by Dimitrios Stasinopoulos, with a dedicated photobiomodulation chapter by Javier Aceituno-Gómez (pp. 121–169).
Lights on for the Nervous System: Exploring the Effects of Photobiomodulation - Part AAn academic reference volume on photobiomodulation and the nervous system, edited by John Mitrofanis.
Photobiomodulation Therapy in Oral MedicineA clinical reference on evidence-based photobiomodulation protocols for oral medicine, edited by Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Ana Gabriela Normando, César Augusto Migliorati, and Mariana de Pauli Paglioni.
Photobiomodulation for the Brain: Photobiomodulation Therapy in Neurology and NeuropsychiatryA research-focused book on brain photobiomodulation in neurology and neuropsychiatry, written by Farzad Salehpour, Saeed Sadigh-Eteghad, Javad Mahmoudi, Farzin Kamari, Paolo Cassano, and Michael Richard Hamblin.
Water-filtered Infrared A (wIRA) Irradiation: From Research to Clinical SettingsAn open-access reference on water-filtered infrared A and hyperthermia, edited by Peter Vaupel. Covers thermal infrared treatment and related photobiology.
Lasers in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAn academic book with some chapters related to PBM. Edited by Stefan Stübinger, Florian Klämpfl, Michael Schmidt and Hans-Florian Zeilhofer.
Run in the Light: Exploring exercise and photobiomodulation in Parkinson's diseaseA short academic PBM book written by John Mitrofanis.
Photobiomodulation in the Brain: Low-Level Laser (Light) Therapy in Neurology and NeuroscienceAn academic PBM book edited by Michael Hamblin and Yingying Huang.
Low-Level Light Therapy: PhotobiomodulationAn academic PBM book written by Michael R. Hamblin, Cleber Ferraresi, Ying-Ying Huang, Lucas Freitas de Freitas, and James D. Carroll. Published by SPIE Press; linked university-library record.
Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine. PhotobiomodulationAn academic PBM book edited by Ronald J Riegel and John C Godbold, Jr.
Handbook of Low-Level Laser TherapyAn academic PBM book edited by Michael Hamblin, Tanupriya Agrawal and Marcelo de Sousa.
Laser Phototherapy: Clinical Practice and Scientific BackgroundA clinical and scientific reference on laser phototherapy written by Lars Hode and Jan Tunér, published by Prima Books (ISBN 9789197647854).
Handbook of PhotomedicineAn academic PBM book edited by Michael Hamblin and Ying-ying Huang.
Ten lectures on basic science of laser phototherapyAn academic reference on the cellular mechanisms and basic science of laser phototherapy, written by Tiina Karu and published by Prima Books.
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and Photobiomodulation (PBM) DiscussionsA Facebook group for PBM-related discussions. For laypeople. Hosted by Vladimir Heiskanen.
Red Light Therapy For Beginners, PhotobiomodulationFacebook group about red light therapy and photobiomodulation; listed at 30,200 members.
NAALT - North American Association for Photobiomodulation TherapyA Facebook group of NAALT.
NASA Research Illuminates Medical Uses of Light (NASA)A news feature about NASA-initiated PBM research.
LED device could increase memory retention among astronauts (Phys.org)A news article about ongoing PBM research at University of Texas.
LED Light Therapy Could Radically Change Our Treatment of Brain Disease (Seeker)A news article about PBM treatment of brain diseases.
Let there be light (The Australian)A news article about PBM treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Low-level laser therapy may improve treatment of dangerous bleeding disorder (Massachusetts General Hospital)A press release, describing an animal study of PBM treatment of thrombocytopenia.
Light As Medicine? (Wisconsin Academy)A news feature about Janis Eells' and Chukuka Enwemeka's research in the field of photomedicine.
Shining a (red) light on Parkinson’s disease (University of Sydney)A news feature about John Mitrofanis' research focusing on PBM treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Lasers stimulate stem cells and reduce heart scarring after heart attack, study suggests (ScienceDaily)A news feature about Uri Oron's research focusing on PBM treatment of myocardial infarction.
Cell biology: Power games (Nature)A news feature about PBM research, written by Nick Lane and published in Nature journal.
WALT (World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy)Global PBM associationThe international PBM association promoting research, education and evidence-based clinical practice.
NAALT (North American Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy)North American PBM associationNorth American PBM association for researchers and practitioners in the USA, Canada and Mexico; scientific meetings, education and therapeutic-light resources.
AMLA (Australian Medical Laser Association)The Australian PBM organization.
SLMS (Swedish Laser Medical Society)The Swedish PBM organization.
College for Laser-Phototherapy (Colll)A Germany-based organization, publishing PBM-related materials and books.
SFPBM (Société Francophone de Photobiomodulation)Francophone PBM society bringing together researchers and health professionals, with a focus on research, training and practice standards.
AMPA (Australian Medical Photobiomodulation Association)Australian professional association focused specifically on PBM, including clinical education and laser safety.
ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery)Large multidisciplinary energy-based medicine society with a dedicated photobiomodulation topic and research community.
BMLA (British Medical Laser Association)UK medical laser society covering light-based therapies; it approves selected low-level laser and PBM training courses.
Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD)International dental laser organization that collaborates with WALT and NAALT on PBM education and scientific meetings.
International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD)International dental laser society; its peer-reviewed journal includes photobiomodulation and low-level laser therapy research.
IADR Lasers & Bio-photonics GroupA scientific group within IADR for dental laser and biophotonics research; relevant to PBM, but not PBM-specific.
Japanese Society for Laser Dentistry (JSLD)Japan’s professional society for laser dentistry, promoting research, training and safe clinical use; broader than PBM alone.
Asia Pacific Laser Institute (APLI)Asia-Pacific laser medicine organization that offers PBM-related education and clinical programs; broader than PBM alone.
PBM FoundationUS-based · education & advocacyUS-based nonprofit supporting PBM research and education worldwide, with advocacy focused on US policy, reimbursement and access to care.
MASCC/ISOO (cancer supportive care and oral oncology)Not PBM-specialist organizations; their clinical publications include guidance on PBM for preventing and treating oral mucositis.
Light Therapy Insiders — Red Light Therapy Shopping Tool—Searchable comparison of red-light therapy devices, with filters for price, wavelengths, power, dimensions and other features.
Janis Eells - Pt. 1: How I Started Researching Low Level Laser Therapy (by Multi Radiance Medical)—
Janis Eells - Pt. 2: Photobiomodulation Research in New Disciplines—
Janis Eells - Pt. 3: Photobiomodulation's Impact on Medicine—
Janis Eells - Pt. 4: The Future of Photobiomodulation—
James Carroll - Harnessing the Power of Sunlight for Healing (by Bliss Revealed)—
Michael Hamblin (by Joseph Mercola)—
Daniel Johnstone (by Diffusion Science Radio)Discussions about PBM and Parkinson's disease.
Michael Hamblin (by Joe Cohen)—
Michael Hamblin - Red Light Science Deep Dive (by Alex Fergus)Discussion of PBM mechanisms, LEDs versus lasers, wavelengths and dosing.
Paolo Cassano - Shining Light on Cognitive Health (by Cutting Edge Health)Interview with Jane Rogers about transcranial PBM research, depression and cognitive decline.
Praveen Arany - Photobiomodulation in Dentistry (by Protrusive Dental Podcast)Interview with Jaz Gulati about PBM mechanisms and research on pain, wound healing and oral mucositis.
Glen Jeffery - Red Light, Metabolism and LEDs (by Huberman Lab)Discussion with Andrew Huberman about red and near-infrared light research, mitochondrial function, retinal aging and glucose metabolism.
Glen Jeffery - Boost Mitochondria with Infrared & Sunlight (by Live Longer World)Interview about light exposure, mitochondrial function and metabolism.
John Mitrofanis - Photobiomodulation & Neurodegenerative Disease (by Ricci Flow Nutrition)Interview with Cameron Borg about brain PBM research and Parkinson's disease.
John Mitrofanis - Biophotons, Internal Melanins & Photobiomodulation (by Ricci Flow Nutrition)Discussion of biophoton research, neurodegeneration and gaps in the understanding of light's biological effects.
Margaret Naeser - Brain Photobiomodulation (by Vielight)Research interview about transcranial PBM and traumatic brain injury. Hosted by device manufacturer Vielight.
James Carroll - Photobiomodulation (by The PEMF Podcast)Interview with the THOR Photomedicine founder about irradiance, wavelengths, dose-response and device measurement. Interview starts at 1:30.
Praveen Arany - The Nitty-Gritty Science of Photobiomodulation (by The Energy Blueprint)Part 1 of an interview with Ari Whitten about PBM mechanisms, stem-cell research and misconceptions.
Praveen Arany - The Science of Red Light Therapy Dosing (by The Energy Blueprint)Part 2 of the interview with Ari Whitten, focusing on dosing and local versus systemic effects.
Roberta Chow - Pain Management and Laser Light Therapy (by SYMBYX)Discussion of acute and chronic pain, fibromyalgia and laser therapy. Hosted by device manufacturer SYMBYX.
Anita Saltmarche & Orla Hares - Light Therapy for Parkinson's (by SYMBYX)Discussion with Wayne Markman about the design of a Canadian randomized trial, the gut-brain axis and PBM. Hosted by SYMBYX.
Vladimir Heiskanen - Navigating Photobiomodulation's Frontier & Data (by The Red Light Report)Interview with Mike Belkowski about the PBM Database, research trends and areas for further study.
Michael Hamblin - Photobiomodulation for Traumatic Brain Injury (via THOR Photomedicine)Research interview about PBM and traumatic brain injury, shared by THOR Photomedicine.
Paul Chazot - 1070 nm Light Therapy and Brain Research (by Quietmind Foundation)Interview on 1070-nm transcranial PBM research and its potential applications in neurological disorders.
Peter Dungel - Light Therapy for Wound Healing and Regeneration (by QS24)Interview about LED photobiomodulation for wound healing; Dungel leads the photobiomodulation research group at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute.
Will Dixon & Marvin Schönauer - Measuring Transcranial PBM Devices (by Neuronic)Discussion of measurement, standardization and accuracy for transcranial PBM devices, hosted by Neuronic.
Mary Dyson - How I Got Involved in Low-Level Laser Therapy Research (by THOR Photomedicine)Interview with tissue-repair researcher Mary Dyson about how she entered low-level light therapy research.
Juanita J. Anders - Photobiomodulation Therapy: What is It?Presented at Shepherd University.
Paolo Cassano - Invisible Light! Can the Treatment of Depression Be Beyond What is Seen?—
Andrei Barasch - Photobiomodulation Effect On Oral Cancer Prior to Radiation TherapyPresented at MASCC/ISOO 2018 Annual Meeting - Vienna, Austria.
Tiina Karu - Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of PhotobiomodulationPresented at International Light Association (ILA 2015).
Janis Eells - Unblinded by the Light: Light Therapy in Eye DiseasePresented at Wisconsin Science Festival (2016).
Juanita Anders - Central and Peripheral Nervous System Light Therapy ApplicationsPresented at NAALT meeting (2010).
Praveen Arany — Introduction to Photobiomodulation Therapy: What, Why, When?An overview of light-tissue interactions, mechanisms, delivery and possible dental applications. Webinar hosted by BIOLASE.
Michael Hamblin — Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation and Application to the BrainLecture in the Guy Foundation’s 2021 Autumn Series on light and electromagnetism.
Mark Cronshaw - Dose Delivery Parameters in Photobiomodulation TherapyPhD thesis at De Montfort University.
Marithe Claes - Let There Be Light: The Role of Photobiomodulation in Supportive Cancer CarePhD thesis at Hasselt University, Belgium.
Subrat Bastola - Multimodal Methodology Development for Improved Understanding of Photobiomodulation and Its Influence on Neuronal Activity LocalizationPhD thesis at the University of Texas at Arlington, United States.
Mariia Grudina - Effect of 670 nm Light Therapy on Stem Cell Models of Mitochondrial Optic NeuropathiesPhD thesis at Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
Daniella Rodrigues da Silva - Bioengineering Bone Tissue from Differentiated Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Three-Dimensional Cell Culture and PhotobiomodulationPhD thesis at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Lydia Charlotte Kitchen - A Photobiomodulation Approach (1068 nm) for COVID-19 Treatment: Validation and MechanismPhD thesis at Durham University, United Kingdom.
Davisson Alves Pereira - Dual-Wavelength Photobiomodulation as Post-Operative Management of Third Molar ExtractionsPhD thesis in dentistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil.
Nicholas Tripodi - The Molecular and Cellular Effects of Polarized Photobiomodulation on Human Fibroblasts In VitroPhD thesis at Victoria University, Australia.
Sadra Shahdadian - Electrophysiological, Hemodynamic, and Metabolic Effects of Transcranial Photobiomodulation on Topographical and Physiological Connectivity in the Human BrainPhD thesis at the University of Texas at Arlington, United States.
Joy Lodewijckx - Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Chemotherapy-Induced AlopeciaPhD thesis at Hasselt University, Belgium.
Tyrell Byrom Pruitt - Metabolic and Electrophysiological Effects of Transcranial Photobiomodulation and Multi-Wavelength PhotobiomodulationPhD thesis at the University of Texas at Arlington, United States.
Fazal Shahid - Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Randomised Clinical TrialPhD thesis at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Lisa Karner - Phototherapy for the Treatment of Wound Infections and the Improvement of Wound HealingPhD thesis at TU Wien, Austria.
Hannah Serrage - Development of Photobiomodulation Approaches for the Management of Oral DiseasesPhD thesis at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Gregory Glazov - Investigation on the Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy, Including Laser Acupuncture, in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back PainPhD thesis at the University of Western Australia.
Xinlong Wang - Metabolic, Hemodynamic, and Electrophysiological Effects of Transcranial Photobiomodulation on the Human BrainPhD dissertation at the University of Texas at Arlington, United States.
Amelia Barrell - Investigating the Effects of Acute Photobiomodulation on Submaximal Rowing Performance and Physiological Responses in Trained Female RowersMaster's thesis at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Camila Pascoal Correia dos Santos - Calcium Hydroxyapatite Combined with Photobiomodulation for Bone Tissue RepairMaster's thesis at the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Alexandros Gabriel - Experimental Investigation of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Wound Healing: Assessing Its Therapeutic PotentialMaster's thesis in biomedical engineering at the University of Twente, the Netherlands.
Michael Kreienkamp - Effects of Near-Infrared Light Stimulation on Cognition and BiomarkersMaster's thesis in bioengineering at Santa Clara University, United States.
Lucas de Sousa Goulart Pereira - Analysis of the Effect of Dual-Wavelength Photobiomodulation on Bone Repair and Implant Osseointegration in Grafted AreasMaster's thesis in dentistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil.
Duong Le Dai - Biological Effects of Photobiomodulation on C2C12 Cell Culture under Inflammatory EnvironmentMaster of Science thesis in oral biology at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Thobekile Sapie Leyane - Influence of Photobiomodulation in the Near-Infrared Range (830 nm) on the JAK/STAT Signalling Pathway in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast CellsMaster of Health Sciences thesis at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Camille Guillermin - Photobiomodulation: Real Interest or a Passing Trend?Master's thesis at the University of Liège, Belgium (title translated from French).
Heidi Abrahamse — Multifunctional Lipid Nanoparticles for Photobiomodulation Based Wound HealingAug 7, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Michael Mathesie — PBM in neuromuscular applications from a clinical standpointJul 14, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Marianne Degerman — Photobiomodulation on hard-to-heal ulcers in frail older adultsJun 5, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Shimon Rochkind — Photobiomodulation Therapy for Peripheral Nerve Injury: Nerve Regeneration and Muscle ProtectionApr 24, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Cleber Ferraresi — Applications of Whole-Body PhotobiomodulationApr 10, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Roberto Pinelli — Photobiomodulation and AMD: a bridge between the eye and holistic medicineMar 6, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Juanita Anders — Photobiomodulation Therapy: Non-Pharmaceutical Control of Pain Device DevelopmentFeb 6, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Liisa Laakso — Is there a role for PBM in peri-operative care?Jan 9, 2026. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Scott Sigman — Evaluation of adjunctive photobiomodulation for COVID-19 pneumoniaDec 5, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Michael Hamblin — Photobiomodulation for brain disordersNov 7, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Kathy Kalhori — Photobiomodulation in Oral Lesions ManagementOct 3, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
René-Jean Bensadoun — WALT 2022 Position Paper and Cancer Supportive CareSep 5, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Reza Fekrazad — The role of photobiomodulation in the control of maxillofacial nerve damageAug 1, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Nicolette Houreld — Role of PBM in cellular signaling pathwaysJul 11, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Praveen Arany — Precision PBM Therapies: Are we there yet?Jun 6, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Anine Crous — PBM in stem cell regenerative therapyMay 2, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Reem Hanna — Role of PBM in neuropathic pain managementApr 4, 2025. Webinar details and access on WALT.
Red Light & Photobiomodulation with Sarah Turner — Biohacker's PodcastSarah Turner discusses photobiomodulation and its brain-related applications.
Michael Hamblin: Photobiomodulation & Photodynamic Therapy — Ricci Flow NutritionInterview with photomedicine researcher Michael Hamblin on photobiomodulation and photodynamic therapy.
Scott Nelson: What Is Photobiomodulation? — Wellness + WisdomAn introductory conversation about photobiomodulation with Joovv co-founder Scott Nelson.