While most individuals who enjoy spa services typically request red light therapy with their facial treatments, few think to add it to a massage session. However, that trend is changing at Spa of Awakening in Naples.

“Whether it’s a suggestion from me when people ask for my recommendation, a suggestion from the massage therapist, or a direct request from the client, we are seeing more and more clients combining these two modalities. They are also returning to request the same combination because they are so pleased with the results,” says Mauro Sacraida, co-owner of Spa of Awakening.

“This isn’t just about adding any one of our facials to a massage session—although some clients do enjoy relaxing for 90 minutes in the spa’s serene ambiance. Rather, it’s about enhancing a 60-minute massage by adding on a 15-minute session of red light therapy for its therapeutic benefits. Our non-invasive red light therapy treatment uses low-level red light to stimulate cell regeneration and blood flow. It boosts energy to help cells function more efficiently and increases collagen and elastin production to firm and strengthen the skin. While we do mention on our website and menu that it can be added as a facial enhancement to any of our GM Collin facials, we are now actively promoting red light therapy as an addition to massages because of the incredible results we have observed. Clients leave our spa literally glowing,” explains Sacraida.

Red Light Therapy

LED light therapy, originally developed by NASA to heal wounds and reduce inflammation in astronauts, was later embraced by the skincare industry for its anti-aging and muscle recovery benefits.

A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that low-level red and infrared light stimulates the production of biomarkers that provide anti-aging skin benefits. It improves skin texture and appearance, visibly reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and roughness while increasing collagen density. Red light therapy also aids in repairing sun damage and activating the lymphatic system, which enhances cellular activity, improves circulation, drains excess fluids, reduces swelling, and supports the immune system. Additionally, it helps with conditions such as rosacea and acne.

Describing the transformation clients experience, Sacraida says, “At the end of a 60-to-90-minute session, they’ve not only enjoyed a therapeutic massage that relieved tension and sore muscles, but they also leave looking refreshed and rejuvenated. Many exclaim, ‘Wow, the massage was amazing—I feel like a new person! But how is my face glowing when the therapist barely touched it?’”

Beyond facial benefits, red light therapy can also be applied to the hands, wrists, ankles, elbows, or knees. It helps relieve pain and inflammation associated with tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis of the knee.

Clients at Spa of Awakening also benefit from other complementary modalities, such as the ionic foot bath and the full-spectrum infrared sauna, enhancing their overall wellness experience.

Spa of Awakening is located at 2500 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 109, in Naples. Call 239-384-9474 or visit SpaOfAwakening.com.