Ten minutes. Full-body light.
Red & NIR Light
Red and near-infrared light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of light to influence how your cells work. Research points to benefits for skin health, muscle recovery, and some kinds of pain. Sessions take just ten minutes.
- Session
- 10 minutes
- Price
- $25Members save 25%
- Where
- South Lake UnionComing soon to Greenwood
- The cabin
- Mito Red Light660 + 850 nm
Red and near-infrared
Our Mito Red Light cabin has commercial-grade red and near-infrared panels on every side, so the light reaches you evenly from head to toe. There’s no UV, and you won’t feel much heat.
Red light
Visible red light, absorbed near the surface of the skin.
Near-infrared
Invisible to the eye, and reaches deeper into tissue toward muscles and joints.
How does it work?
Red and near-infrared light interact with the mitochondria in your cells, potentially influencing energy production (ATP), cell signaling, and inflammation. Researchers call this photobiomodulation. Unlike an infrared sauna, the goal isn’t to heat you up or make you sweat. It’s to get specific wavelengths of light to your skin and the tissue underneath.
| Red & NIR light | Infrared sauna | |
|---|---|---|
| What it uses | Two targeted wavelengths of light | A broad range of infrared heat |
| How it feels | Bright light, little to no warmth | Deep warmth and a good sweat |
| Session | 10 minutes | 30 minutes |
| After | Get dressed and go | Cool down and rehydrate |
Why guests use it
Skin
Red light is one of the most studied options for skin health and tone, and it’s a favorite with guests for that reason.
Muscle recovery
Research suggests it may support recovery, and athletes use it between workouts to help sore muscles bounce back.
Achy joints
Many guests use it as part of how they care for stiff or achy joints.
A quick reset
A short break from screens, distractions, and the demands of your day.
How often? Consistency matters more than any single session. Many routines use a few sessions a week, but what works best depends on your goals. Some changes, especially in skin, can take weeks to notice.
Your session
Step in
Pull the curtain closed behind you.
Clear your skin
Use the wipes we provide to remove makeup, oils, or lotion.
Undress to your comfort
Stay as clothed as you like. Only exposed skin gets direct light.
Glasses on
Put on the safety glasses we provide. They stay on the whole time.
Press go
Press Go on both panels, stand in the middle, and enjoy 10 meditative minutes.
Pair it up: red light fits easily before or after a float or sauna.
What guests say
“I started pairing red light with my post-workout floats, and the difference is huge. My muscles feel looser, soreness fades faster, and I sleep like a rock that night. It’s become a non-negotiable part of my week.”
“After a few weeks of consistent sessions, my skin tone evened out and fine lines softened. It’s subtle but real! Friends keep asking what I’ve changed in my routine.”
“I love that it’s only ten minutes. I can stop in before work or right after a float and still feel a major shift.”
“I initially joined to use the Red Light sauna but quickly became addicted to floating.”
Pricing
Members save 25% on all red light sessions and packs, applied at checkout.
Take it home
MitoPro Mobile
A handheld red and near-infrared device for targeted use at home. Comes with a charger, goggles, travel case, hand strap, and manual. Available at our South Lake Union and Greenwood studios.
Check with your provider first
Red light therapy is gentle and safe for most people. Talk to your healthcare provider before your session if you are:
- Pregnant
- Taking medication that makes you sensitive to light
- Living with a light-sensitive condition, or a history of skin cancer
- Managing an eye condition
Always wear the provided safety glasses, and never look directly into the panels.
Ten minutes well spent.
Book red light at South Lake Union, or add it to your next visit.