Cold Laser Therapy in Franklin, TN
Cold Laser Therapy (Near-Infrared & Red Light)
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive light-based treatment that I use as a neurologic and tissue-recovery tool. In our office, cold laser is not “one-size-fits-all.” We use specific wavelengths for specific purposes:
- 808 nm near-infrared (NIR) for neurologic timing and coherence
- 635 nm red light alongside dry needling to support myofascial recovery and healing
This approach is grounded in my clinical research and experience using cold laser therapy in practice for more than two decades.
808 nm Near-Infrared (NIR): Coherence for the Neuroglial System
The nervous system depends on precise timing and coordination between the thalamus, cortex, and central regulatory (neuroglial) networks. When neurologic timing becomes unstable, symptoms can appear in many forms—pain, sensory sensitivity, fatigue, autonomic imbalance, or poor recovery.
808 nm NIR laser stimulation is used as a gentle sensory input designed to support:
- improved neurologic coordination and regulation
- more stable thalamocortical timing
- better postural and functional stability
In plain terms: we use 808 nm NIR to help the nervous system “lock back in” and operate more coherently.
808 nm NIR for Allergies: Supporting Coherence in the NCI System
Allergic and inflammatory reactions often involve more than immune chemistry alone. Before histamine-type reactions occur, the body performs a rapid neuro-cutaneous-immune (NCI) evaluation—how the nervous system recognizes and labels a stimulus.
In some cases, after a prior destabilizing event (illness, stress, injury, exposure), the NCI system can begin to mislabel a neutral substance as a threat. When that substance is encountered again, neurologic stability can drop first—then immune reactivity may follow.
Functional Allergy Testing
In our allergy process, sealed glass vials containing common allergens are used as a controlled timing challenge. If a substance destabilizes neurologic timing, we can often detect it by changes in:
- functional stability
- core control
- leg strength testing
Neurologic “Reset” While the System is Sensing the Trigger
Once a destabilizing substance is identified, we use 808 nm NIR laser stimulation to provide stabilizing sensory input while the nervous system is actively sensing that substance. The goal is to help the system regain coherence so it can update and release the prior mislabeling.
This approach is intended to support regulation and recognition, not suppress the immune system.
👉 Learn more about our allergy assessment and correction approach
635 nm Red Laser + Dry Needling: Myofascial Healing and Recovery
For orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, cold laser may also be used to support healing at the tissue level—especially when muscles and fascia are involved.
In these cases we often combine:
- dry needling (to release trigger points and normalize local function)
- 635 nm red laser applied to the treatment region
This combination is used to support:
- local tissue recovery
- improved circulation and repair signaling
- healthier myofascial function and faster return of range of motion
In practical terms: dry needling addresses the mechanical/myofascial restriction, while 635 nm red laser is used to help the tissue recover more efficiently.
Below is my video playlist explaining the biophotonic system.