Now Offering Advanced Transcranial Laser Therapy
A New Era in Brain Optimization & Neurologic Recovery
We are excited to announce that Aspen Integrative Medical Center is now offering Advanced Transcranial Laser Therapy, also known as Transcranial Photobiomodulation (PBM).
This innovative therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to gently stimulate brain tissue, enhance mitochondrial function, reduce neuroinflammation, and support overall neurologic health — all without medications or invasive procedures.
What Is Transcranial Laser Therapy?
Transcranial laser therapy delivers red and near-infrared light through the scalp and skull to targeted areas of the brain. These wavelengths penetrate tissue and interact directly with the mitochondria — the energy-producing structures inside your cells.
When mitochondria receive this light energy, they increase production of ATP (cellular energy), improve blood flow, and help regulate inflammatory signaling in the brain.
In short, we are supporting the brain at a cellular level.
How It Works: The Science
Specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light (commonly in the 600–1100 nm range) interact with an enzyme in the mitochondria called cytochrome c oxidase. This interaction:
- Enhances ATP production
- Improves cerebral blood flow
- Reduces oxidative stress
- Decreases neuroinflammation
- Supports neuroplasticity
By improving cellular energy and reducing inflammatory signaling, the brain is better able to repair, regulate, and optimize itself.
Who May Benefit?
Transcranial photobiomodulation is currently being explored and clinically used to support individuals with:
- Brain fog and cognitive slowing
- Post-concussion symptoms
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Neurodegenerative conditions
- Mood disorders
- Chronic fatigue
- Nervous system dysregulation
- Optimization of cognitive performance
While not a cure-all, it can be a powerful adjunctive therapy — particularly when combined with nervous system regulation, IV nutrient therapy, oxygen therapies, and regenerative treatments.
Why We Added This Therapy
At Aspen Integrative Medical Center, our approach has always centered around one core principle:
Regulation drives healing.
The brain is the master regulator of the body. When inflammation, stress, injury, or infection disrupts neurologic balance, symptoms can persist even when labs and imaging appear “normal.”
Advanced transcranial laser therapy allows us to directly support the brain’s metabolic function and inflammatory balance — often accelerating progress when patients feel “stuck.”
What to Expect During Treatment
- Comfortable, non-invasive session
- No anesthesia
- No downtime
- Sessions typically last 10–30 minutes
- Most patients describe it as relaxing
Protocols are individualized based on your health history and treatment goals.
A Powerful Tool — Best Used Strategically
As with many of our advanced therapies, transcranial laser therapy works best as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
When the nervous system becomes more regulated and mitochondrial function improves, the body may respond more effectively to:
- IV nutrient therapy
- Oxygen therapies (including HBOT, ozone)
- Neural therapy
- Neurofeedback
- Inhaled hydrogen therapy or ozone therapy
Supporting cellular energy amplifies the impact of everything else we do.
Interested in Learning More?
If you are struggling with cognitive symptoms, neurologic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, or simply want to optimize brain performance, this therapy may be worth exploring.
Schedule a consultation to determine whether advanced transcranial laser therapy is appropriate for you.
We are excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to Northern Arizona — and even more excited to see how it helps our patients continue to move toward deeper healing and regulation.
