New Trailblazers Offers Red Light Therapy

Trailblazers Light Therapy is open for business in Colville, offering full body light therapy with overhead and contact panels. “Red light therapy is a treatment that exposes the body to infrared light and promotes healing and other benefits,” said owner Samantha Dyar. “The red light has long wavelengths that can penetrate the body and regenerate cells. The red light heals quite a bit. It is great for mental health, too, and improves sleep. Plus it boosts energy.” According to WebMD, red light therapy may help cells repair themselves and can also be used to treat the signs of aging and sun damage. The red light uses very low levels of heat, and does not burn the skin or hurt.

“As the seasons change, there is less sunlight and a heaviness that comes with the season change,” said Dyar. “The red light therapy diminishes migraines, brain fog, and inflammation. It also treats acne and eczema and has anti-aging benefits.” Dyar, who is certified in the red light therapy treatment, said introductory sessions usually take one hour. This is to determine the needs and comfort of the customer. “I will also go over use of the lights, cleaning after, and the use of moisturizers,” she said. Treatment can range from one to multiple sessions. Dyar also said that the red light machines consist of overhead and contact lights that can be moved to target certain areas.

“There is a recovery period of 24-48 hours between sessions. This is because it takes time to measure progress. Also, there is a possibility of some skin irritation. It is not a sunburn, and the red lights do not cause any damage to the skin. There is no danger in the red light therapy. Sometimes there is eye irritation,” Dyar said, adding that some people feel the benefits right away while issues, such as acne, may take more sessions to treat. Trailblazers Light Therapy has been open for one year, and has recently added online booking to their website. Dyar said she began the company after a family member’s personal experience with red light therapy. “My dad had open heart surgery two years ago. Last year he had a hard time healing, and it affected his mood and mental health. He did red light therapy at the recommendation of his doctor, and his healing inspired me to get certified and invest in the lights and rental space. I have seen it really help someone in need, and I was inspired to introduce this in Colville.”

For Dyar, the highlights of the business are simple. “Having the ability to help people who need help. I have been able to help people with inflammation and gut health. It has also helped me with inflammation during my pregnancy.” She said the hurdles have been trying to promote my business and get herself out there. “I also need to remind people that we are not a spa. It has been challenging.” Looking to the future, Dyar said she is hoping to get “a few more health and wellness things in there like a sauna, a cold-plunge, and things that support overall body health.” Dyar said she came to Colville from Rice in 2017. She went to Montana State University and worked in a sports athletic center. In Colville, she met her husband and now has roots and two children here. She is a co-owner of KIPS Gymnastics in Colville with her family