Why Colorado Springs Active Adults Are Adding Red Light Therapy to Their Massage Sessions
In Colorado Springs, people take recovery seriously. Because of that, red light therapy massage is becoming one of the most top requested combinations at Inspire Movements near Briargate in the 80920.
Active adults, healthcare workers, and desk professionals are all discovering the same thing: recovering faster is not a luxury. It is a strategy.
What Red Light Therapy Does at the Cellular Level
Red light therapy uses wavelengths between 630 and 850 nanometers to reach the mitochondria inside your cells.
First, the mitochondria absorb the light. From there, it produces more Adenosine Triphosphate, (ATP) which is the energy your cells use to repair themselves. As a result, tissue heals faster, inflammation signals decrease, and circulation improves in the treated area.
For people in the 80920 zip code dealing with chronic muscle tension or slow recovery, these changes add up quickly. However, the biggest benefit comes when you pair red light therapy with your bi-weekly ashiatsu massage.
Should You Use It Before or After Your Massage?
At Inspire Movements, we offer red light therapy before or after your session, depending on your goal. Here is how to choose.
Before massage: Red light therapy warms your tissue and lowers inflammation before we begin. Because of this, deep work like ashiatsu is more effective. Your tissue is more open, and your pain threshold is higher going in. While it is easier to get into the tissues ahead of time, sometimes, it cause you to have to pee during session. Some people exclusively choose after session red light because of this.
After massage: Red light therapy supports recovery after deep tissue work. After an ashiatsu or cupping session, your tissue needs time to consolidate the changes. Red light therapy accelerates that process, reduces post-session soreness, and helps results last longer. It also helps the tissues to feel more revived after session.
Not sure which fits your situation? Our FAQ page answers common questions about combining modalities.
Who This Is For in the Community
We position red light therapy for active lifestyle recovery and therapeutic pain relief, not some cosmetic treatments. It works especially well for:
- Runners and athletes who train near Research Parkway and want faster muscle recovery
- Healthcare providers from UCHealth Briargate and Centura Health who are on their feet all day
- Desk professionals dealing with chronic neck and low back inflammation
Individual sessions are $25. A monthly membership where you come in each week is $97 with no add-on fees.
The Recovery Math Is Simple
If red light therapy shortens your recovery time after a demanding workout or a deep ashiatsu massage session, you spend more time feeling good. Therefore, you spend less time managing pain. That is why this combination has become part of many individuals biweekly routines at Inspire Movements.
Ready to try it? Book your appointment online or call/text 719-459-0780. We are located at 1295 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Suite 250 in Briargate, Colorado Springs 80920. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 9am-7:30pm. By appointment only.