LASER THERAPY

Bioflex laser therapy

BioFlex laser therapy (also called photobiomodulation) uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce pain and stimulate healing. It is an advanced, low intensity light therapy aimed at helping to speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and eliminate pain. The therapeutic light helps to trigger the body’s natural healing mechanism by stimulating cells into repairing and regenerating themselves. It treats musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, wound and nerve healing,

Advantages of laser therapy:

  1. Non-invasive, non-toxic, cold laser (no heat produced)

  2. Improves mobility and aides in healing

  3. May reduce the need for pain medication

  4. No adverse side effects

  5. See FAQ below for the specific conditions it can treat

It can benefit almost all musculoskeletal conditions and is particularly effective treating chronic conditions as well as post operative care.

Effects of using laser therapy as treatment

  1. Accelerates tissue healing by increasing oxygenated blood to the area.

  2. Reduces pain and helps you to sleep better.

  3. Assists in collagen production which reduces scar formation.

  4. Repairs muscle fibres by regenerating muscle tissue.

  5. Reduces inflammation and swelling.

  6. Helps with nerve regeneration.

  7. Increases cartilage production and joint function.

  8. Accelerates bone repair and formation.

  • This is a longer treatment (60 minutes) so that your issues can be assessed and a treatment plan developed. You will receive your first laser treatment in this session.

  • After you’ve had your initial treatment, speak with Cherie about adding on laser therapy to another treatment for $25. This is only an option if you have seen Cherie previously - NOT FOR FIRST APPOINTMENTS. It cannot be billed under your insurance plan

  • This will occur after your initial assessment and is a shorter duration than your initial treatment. It is advised to try a minimum of 3 treatments (ideally within the first week) to see how you respond then they can be spaced out from here. Cherie will discuss your treatment plan with you at your initial treatment.

FAQ

  • Musculoskeletal conditions including ligament sprains., muscle strains. tendonitis. bursitis. tennis and golfers elbow, fractures, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, stress fractures, meniscus/achilles tears, hematomas, disc herniation, low back and neck pain.

    Inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sinusitis, plantar fasciitis, gout, fibromyalgia.

    Nerve issues such as sciatica, intercostal neuralgia, morton’s neuroma, carpal tunnel and thoracic outlet syndromes.

    Skin conditions including non healing wounds, lacerations, post surgery scars, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, shingles, stretch marks, lacerations, burns, ulcers.

  • Yes there are a couple. The laser can be used in other areas of the body excluding those listed below.

    1. Over the abdomen during pregnancy

    2. Over regions of known or suspected malignancy

    3. On the eye

    4. Over the thyroid gland

    5. Over areas with deep vein thrombosis/ thrombophlebitis

  • Your first laser treatment will be up to 60 minutes as Cherie needs to do a health history assessment and create a treatment plan for you. Follow up treatments are usually shorter in duration. They range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on what you’re having treated. If you have multiple areas to treat, the session will be longer.

  • This all depends on what you are being treated for. It usually takes between 6-12 treatments with the average being 9.4.

    It is recommended that you try 3-5 treatments to gauge how your body responds to laser therapy. Most people need less than 10 treatments.

    Chronic (long term) conditions can take a little longer to see an improvement while acute injuries tend to respond very quickly to treatment.

  • Some people notice a difference after just 1 treatment. You may find that after 3-5 treatments you are feeling better. If you have a chronic issue (3 months or longer), it will likely take more treatments.

  • The introductory rate for booking a laser therapy treatment is $95 for an initial treatment, $65 for 45 minutes and $40 for 30 minutes.

  • This all depends on your policy. Cherie offers this treatment as a Manual Osteopathic Therapist - it cannot be billed as massage therapy. If you have coverage for manual osteopathy or have a health spending account then you may be covered. Please check with your insurance provider as we are unable to obtain this information for you.

  • Loose comfortable clothing. The laser device needs to be placed directly on the skin of the area being treated.

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