FAQS

Liposuction is an invasive procedure involving the mechanical removal of fat cells. By contrast, Contour Light is completely non-invasive and only affects fat cells temporarily. Contour Light does not compete with liposuction; it is simply a body shaping option available to clients who do not wish to undergo a potentially dangerous surgical procedure.

Normal weight requires at least 8 to 12 sessions each month plus Pilates and Power Plate at Red Light Method. Overweight requires 12+ treatments a month in addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise with our Power Plate and Pilates sessions.. The ideal regimen is 8-12 monthly session of red-light therapy body sculpting and Pilates and Power Plate at Red Light Method. We recommend continuous use to maintain the plethora of health benefits.

There are three main reasons why alcohol should be avoided or greatly minimized with Contour Light red light therapy body sculpting:

1. Alcohol is a diuretic and it is critical that the body stays optimally hydrated throughout the treatment program.
2. Alcohol also contains a lot of calories: a 5-ounce glass of red wine packs 100 calories! This directly conflicts with the recommendations of the program which calls for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
3. Third and most importantly, alcohol is processed as fat by the liver which directly restricts the body’s ability to process the newly liberated fat from the red light therapy body sculpting session. Once fat cells are liberated by Contour Light, the fat that is not used up as energy to fuel the body’s normal metabolic needs is processed by the liver using enzymes. The total amount of fat being processed at any given time is limited by the number of enzymes produced by the liver. Alcohol is processed as fat by the liver using the same enzymes.

So, when the liver is busy processing alcohol, it is not able to process the fat liberated by Contour Light. Hence more time/treatments are required to achieve results if you do not avoid or minimize alcohol consumption. Depending on your goals, you may choose to reduce alcohol or not.

The most well studied mechanism of action surrounding red and near infrared light therapy is increased mitochondrial energy production in the cells. Mitochondria are tiny organelles that are the energy batteries of all the cells in our body. Red and near infrared light therapy helps the Mitochondria create more of that energy.

The specific photons found in red and near infrared light interact with a photoreceptors within our cells called cytochrome c oxidase. This interaction stimulates the mitochondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently, which allows the mitochondria to produce more ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Adenosine triphosphate or ATP is a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, e.g. muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis. Found in all forms of life, ATP is often referred to as the “molecular unit of currency” of intracellular energy transfer. When our cells have more energy, they simply perform better and the body follows suit!

Below is a link to a 3rd party compilation of over 4000 scientific studies on Photobiomodulation (PBM) / Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). *This answer comes from mitoredlight.com which is one of the 2-D brands we use at Red Light Method.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) / photobiomodulation (PBM) / red/NIR phototherapy studies – a comprehensive database*

We encourage everyone to gently exercise at Red Light Method with our Pilates and Power Plate sessions. It is important to move every day; whether you exercise by working in the garden, biking, or walking, we encourage at least 30 minutes of movement each day. Our unlimited membership is ideal for optimal fitness. For strength training or weight training in particular, if you are doing Power Plate and Pilates Sessions at Red Light Method 2-3 days each week minimum, we do not believe you have to lift weights outside of Red Light Method, but we don’t discourage that. 2-3 days of full body weight training each week s ideal and Red Light Method Power Plate and Pilates classes provide this, However, if you wish to cross train with other modalities that of course is encouraged but not required for general health and well being. It is important to not overtrain, and to give your body adequate rest. It is also important to minimize or eliminate sugar and processed foods.

Your visits to Red Light Method are always combined with your red light therapy body sculpting session. We do not have an open studio policy as we are a boutique fitness concept and we want to ensure there is ample room for members during their scheduled body sculpting and Power Plate and Pilates times Visits are always accompanied with a scheduled session time. For your convenience sessions are scheduled several times each hour. You can work out and body sculpt daily at Red Light Method.