How It Works
Red and near-infrared light aims to reach your skin and underlying tissues, encouraging circulation and gentle stimulation of cellular activity. On the face, it can enhance skin vitality, tone, and texture. On the legs and knees, it helps support muscles and joints, easing mild stiffness and promoting recovery. Sessions are relaxing, and your body responds naturally to the light, leaving skin, muscles, and joints feeling supported and refreshed.
The Benefits
Face
- Supports collagen production
- May improve skin tone, clarity, and texture
- Can help calm skin and encourages vitality
- Complements a consistent skincare routine
Legs & Knees
- May enhances circulation and reduces mild stiffness
- Supports recovery after exercise or prolonged standing
- Can help ease tension in muscles and joints
- Helps with recovery and pain management
What to expect
- Bookings are 40 minutes, with 20-minute red light therapy sessions to allow time before and after.
- You’ll sit or lie comfortably while the light panels are positioned over your face, legs, or knees
- The light does not transmit heat, and there is no discomfort
- Eye protection is provided and required if the face is treated
For your comfort
We want your red light therapy session to feel calm, clear and supportive. Here, you’ll find helpful information to guide you through your experience.
What is red light therapy?
Red light therapy (RLT) uses low-level wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cells, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and supporting overall skin and tissue health.
What intensity should I use
Intensity Guide
- Sensitive / darker skin tones: Max Level 2
- Lighter skin tones: Up to Level 4
- Lamp distance: 10–15 cm from face/body
How often should I do red light therapy and is it safe?
Frequency depends on your goal. For skin improvement or joint health, 2 sessions are recommended per week. It’s non-invasive and generally safe for most people. Protective eyewear must be worn for face sessions.
When not to use Red Light Therapy
Precautions or contraindications
Cancer: Active cancer or history of skin cancer should avoid treatment.
Photosensitivity: Conditions like lupus, porphyria, or certain autoimmune diseases.
Epilepsy: Flashing light can trigger seizure.
Thyroid Issues: Avoid treating the neck area without medical clearance due to potential effects on thyroid function.
Pregnancy: Avoid treatment, especially over lower abdomen due to lack of long-term safety data.
Sunburn: Do not use when skin is sunburnt.
Botox or filler: Must wait 14 days post injection so injection site is fully healed.
Darker skin tone: Darker skin tones have high levels of melanin which retains more heat. Use lower intensity or move lampshade away from face.
Photosensitising Drugs: Tetracycline, doxycycline, lithium, some antipsychotics, retinoids, diuretics, and certain anti-cancer drugs. Needs a doctor’s clearance.
How do I book a Recovery Lounge session?
Recovery Lounge sessions are booked via the app. During your session, you may choose to experience red light therapy and/or compression boots.
Access to the Recovery Lounge is available through our Gold Membership.
Recovery Lounge and Sauna Member Rules and Regulations / Terms and Conditions
This Agreement sets out the terms on which Kaya Health Clubs (“we” or “us”) will provide you with a Recovery Membership at Kaya Health Clubs.
i. Six (6) sessions per debit cycle (Thursday to Wednesday each fortnight)
ii. Cancellation policy (refer to clause 18 on Kaya terms and conditions) applies as Recovery is a separate membership.
iii. Freeze policy (refer to clause 17 on Kaya terms and conditions) applies as Recovery is a separate membership.
iv. Member Add on Recovery only applies if the member has a current and active Kaya core/dual/multi/fitness membership.
v. Towel must be used to sit on in sauna.
vi. Late cancel/ no show policy applies of $35 will apply (refer to specific booking conditions regarding notice period). The fee will be added to your next scheduled membership debit.
vii. Strictly one (1) Member Per Sauna Session.
viii. If member overstays recovery/Sauna session a $35 fee will be added to your next scheduled membership debit.
ix. member will be liable for any damage to recovery/sauna equipment they cause.
I acknowledge that Recovery Lounge services at Kaya Health Clubs (including compression, Red light therapy and Sauna) are wellness and recovery services and are not medical treatments. I understand Kaya staff do not diagnose, prescribe or guarantee outcomes. I understand participation is voluntary and at my own risk.
I confirm that I have disclosed any relevant medical conditions, injuries, medications and contraindications and I agree to stop session and notify staff immediately if I feel pain, dizziness, numbness, excessive heat discomfort, or any unusual symptoms during a session.