01/27/2026
Let's talk Red Light Therapy or Photobiomodulation.
These devices are measured in Nanometers, and have both red and near infrared light. The light penetrates layers of tissue, getting to the cellular level.
For athletes, it helps with reducing soreness, reducing inflammation, and easing joint pain. It stimulates the mitochondria and ATP (energy) within the cell which allows for the cells to turnover faster. Faster cell turnover means faster recovery from harder workouts, which means less soreness.
I find when horses have sore or overly tight muscles, a 15 minute red light therapy session really helps relax the tissue. I'm always able to go in after the 15 mintues and begin massaging the muscles with reduced and sometimes eliminated soreness for the horse.
I'm Erin Barbato, a Nationally Board Certified Equine Massage Practitioner holding certifications in Equine Massage, Red Light Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Equine Kinesiology Taping, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. I am based in MA and travel to Wellington, FL throughout the year. I utilize a thoughtful, multimodality approach to Equine massage, and I work with the other athlete on your team to keep you doing what you love, together.
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