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Living with a mental health issue like a substance use disorder, trauma, anxiety, dual diagnosis, depression or codependency impacts your ability to enjoy a fulfilling life. It also affects those around you and may result in strained relationships. While your situation may seem unsurmountable at the moment, we want you to know The Sanctuary at Sedona is here to help.
Our treatment center uses a holistic approach and science-based recovery programs to help you regain control of your life. For this reason, we leverage red light therapy and many other treatments that draw inspiration from biology, neuroscience, genetics, and Indigenous wisdom to heal your body, repair your mind, and recover your soul.
Red light therapy will help you feel better in treatment by reducing inflammation, expediting detoxification, regulating your nervous system, alleviating depression, and improving sleep. Bottom line, the better you feel, the more energy you will have and mental clarity to address your core issues while in treatment.
What Exactly Does Red Light Therapy Do?
Red light therapy, or photobiomodulation (PBM), is a treatment that uses red and near-infrared (NIR) light to induce physiological changes in the body. It uses wavelengths ranging between 600 and 1,200 nanometers, which penetrate the skin safely to stimulate positive effects.
Red light therapy impacts the body at a cellular, molecular, neurological, and systemic level. That means it can stimulate mitochondria, expand blood vessels to boost circulation, promote the release of neurotransmitters, and improve antioxidant systems.
Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Mental Health
Red light therapy induces considerable physiological changes in the human body, making it ideal for addressing trauma, drug addiction, anxiety and depression. Here are the benefits it offers:
- Increased release of serotonin: The treatment stimulates the body to produce more serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in regulating mood and helping you feel better. Reduced stress is essential, as it prevents you from giving in to cravings to cope with challenges if you’re dealing with substance misuse.
- Improved sleep: Red light therapy can elevate your sleep quality if you have difficulty resting well due to anxiety or stress. It encourages the body to release melatonin, which regulates your sleep and wake cycles.
- Better cellular function: The therapy enhances antioxidant systems in the body, helping maintain proper cellular function. As your cellular activity improves, your body will have an increased capacity to address the external stressors that exacerbate trauma and cause mood disorders and addictive behavior. The treatment also promotes mitochondrial function, enhancing the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Higher levels of ATP boost cellular energy, minimizing depression symptoms like lethargy and fatigue.
- Reduced brain inflammation: Studies show chronic brain inflammation can lead to the development of depression. By reducing this inflammation, red light treatment can improve cognitive function and alleviate depressive states.
Why Should You Consider Red Light Therapy?
Red light treatment is suitable for addressing mental health issues because of the following reasons:
- Noninvasiveness: The treatment is noninvasive, making it comfortable and hassle-free. A practitioner will administer this therapy by exposing a target area to a specific light wavelength.
- Flexibility: Red light therapy works well alongside other therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), ketamine treatment and hypnotherapy, which we use to address mood disorders.
- Supplemental benefits: Besides reducing cravings, anxiety, stress and depression, red light therapy has additional perks, like improving the skin and decreasing muscle soreness.
Benefits of Receiving Mental Health Treatment at The Sanctuary
Choosing our center to address your mental health issues allows you to experience the following advantages:
- Holistic treatment: Our approach to treatment is holistic, meaning we target the mind, body, soul and spirit. For this reason, we use red light alongside other therapies to help you recover from drug addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders.
- A high degree of expertise: You’ll receive care from skilled and licensed practitioners in a safe, relaxing environment featuring clean air and beautiful hills. Our care providers have helped many clients regain their agency, and they can help you, too.
- Ongoing support: We provide ongoing support to our alumni to help them transition into life after treatment. The aftercare program includes weekly calls and Sunday activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common queries on red light therapy:
How Long Does Red Light Therapy Take to Work for Depression?
Many clients notice improvements in mood and energy levels and other conditions within a few weeks of regular use.
Is Red Light Therapy Safe?
It’s safe to address mental health issues with red light therapy. Its noninvasive nature ensures you remain comfortable throughout the session. At The Sanctuary, we consider your health status before adding red light treatment to your recovery program.
How Often Can I Use Red Light Therapy for Mental Health?
Three to five weekly sessions are sufficient. However, we’ll personalize the frequency to your specific situation.
Should I Drink Water After Red Light Therapy?
Yes! Since red light therapy stimulates cellular activity, you must hydrate and eat to fuel your cells.
Choose The Sanctuary for Holistic Treatment
If you’re looking for an intimate and private recovery center to help you with a mental health condition, look no further than The Sanctuary. We use multiple therapies, including red light, to heal the mind, body, spirit and soul. Through the commitment of our care providers and your personal dedication, we’ll help you regain your life.
Our recovery center is a 22-acre campus that allows you to enjoy the breathtaking Arizona landscape as you get better.
Contact us online to learn how we can help you.
