At Primary Foot Care Center, we offer advanced, noninvasive treatments that support healthier feet and ankles. HealthLight infrared light therapy is one of the options available to patients who want gentle and effective support for neuropathy, chronic foot pain, circulation problems, or slow-healing issues. This therapy is performed in our North Miami Beach office and is designed to complement the podiatric care you already receive.
HealthLight is a medical-grade light therapy system that uses red and infrared wavelengths of light to deliver energy into the tissues. This process is known as photobiomodulation, which means using light to influence cellular activity. Independent laboratory testing shows that HealthLight devices deliver a high amount of light energy during a standard twenty minute session by using carefully controlled wavelengths.
For patients, the result is a noninvasive and comfortable treatment experience. Sessions typically produce a gentle warmth and are designed to support circulation, tissue health, and nerve function. Many people who benefit from HealthLight are managing diabetic neuropathy, burning sensations, tingling, numbness, or chronic discomfort that affects their daily mobility.
HealthLight therapy uses pads that contain light emitting diodes engineered to produce specific red and infrared wavelengths. These LEDs are not the same as ordinary lights because they emit a narrow band of therapeutic wavelengths. The pads direct focused light energy into the tissues while maintaining close contact with the skin. This design reduces light loss and delivers more energy to the area being treated.
HealthLight pads use LEDs with a tighter beam angle to help concentrate light into the targeted location rather than scattering it into the room. The neoprene material allows the pads to wrap securely around the feet, ankles, or legs, which helps the LEDs stay close to the skin. The LEDs also maintain a consistent wavelength range over time, unlike low quality lights that can drift away from therapeutic wavelengths.
Inside the controller is a microprocessor that creates a pulsed pattern in the light output. This pulsed delivery is designed to help the body continue responding to treatment rather than adapting to a constant, unchanging light source. Together, these features support the goal of delivering a high amount of energy during each treatment session while remaining comfortable and safe.
HealthLight is often used as part of a broader treatment plan. It may be recommended for diabetic neuropathy symptoms such as burning, tingling, or numbness. It may also support patients who experience chronic foot or ankle pain, poor circulation, tired or heavy legs, loss of sensation, or slow-healing tissue irritation. While the therapy is not a cure for these issues, it can help support overall foot health and comfort when used alongside other treatments.
Treatment takes place in our office and does not require anesthesia or special preparation. Your visit begins with an evaluation so Dr. Fishman can determine whether HealthLight is appropriate for your condition. Soft neoprene pads containing LEDs are then placed around the area being treated, such as the sole of the foot, the top of the foot, the ankle, or the lower leg.
A standard session lasts about twenty minutes. Patients usually feel a pleasant warmth during treatment. The pad temperature remains within a controlled range that has been shown to stay within FDA limits for LED products. Once the session ends, the pads are removed and you can return to normal daily activities. There is no downtime associated with this therapy, although your broader treatment plan may include other instructions based on your condition.
HealthLight is designed with safety in mind. The device maintains temperatures that stay within FDA requirements for LED systems so the skin is not overheated. This is especially important for individuals with neuropathy who may not sense temperature changes normally. Sessions are timed to deliver energy safely and consistently within a structured twenty minute period. Most patients tolerate the therapy well and experience no recovery time afterward. Dr. Fishman will review your medical history to determine if HealthLight is an appropriate part of your treatment plan.
Our practice focuses on treatments that support circulation, nerve health, tissue healing, and long-term comfort. HealthLight fits well within our approach because it provides a noninvasive and comfortable option for patients who may not be candidates for surgical procedures or who prefer conservative care. The system’s focused design, therapeutic wavelength control, and safe temperature regulation make it a valuable addition to the tools we use to address neuropathy, chronic pain, and circulation-related problems in the feet and lower legs.
If you are experiencing burning, tingling, numbness, chronic pain, or circulation problems in your feet or lower legs, HealthLight infrared light therapy may be helpful as part of your care. During your consultation, Dr. Fishman will evaluate your symptoms, review your medical history, and discuss how your condition affects your daily life. She will determine whether HealthLight should be combined with footwear recommendations, wound care, medication, exercise guidance, or other treatment options.
Our goal is to help you walk more comfortably, improve your mobility, and protect your long-term foot health.
To learn more about HealthLight infrared light therapy at Primary Foot Care Center, call our North Miami Beach office at (305) 834-4103 to schedule an appointment. Our team will be glad to answer your questions and help you explore whether this advanced therapy can support your comfort, circulation, and overall foot health!
HealthLight infrared light therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses red and infrared wavelengths to support circulation, nerve health, and tissue healing in the feet and lower legs.
Patients who experience neuropathy, chronic foot or ankle pain, poor circulation, numbness, tingling, or slow-healing tissue irritation may benefit from this therapy as part of their care plan.
A standard HealthLight session lasts about twenty minutes. Patients typically feel gentle warmth during treatment, and there is no downtime afterward.
Yes. HealthLight is designed to operate within controlled temperature limits, which is important for patients who may have reduced sensation due to neuropathy. The system stays within FDA temperature requirements for LED products.
Most patients feel a mild, relaxing warmth in the treated area. The sensation is generally very comfortable, and the pads remain at a safe temperature.
No preparation is required. Dr. Fishman will evaluate your symptoms and determine the best placement of the pads at your appointment.
The number of recommended sessions depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, and response to treatment. Dr. Fishman will outline a personalized plan during your visit.
Yes. HealthLight is often used along with other therapies such as medication, wound care, footwear changes, vibration therapy, physical therapy, or lifestyle recommendations.
Most patients do not experience side effects. Because the treatment is gentle and temperature controlled, it is usually well tolerated.
Individuals who have foot pain, burning or tingling sensations, circulation concerns, or nerve-related symptoms may be good candidates. Dr. Fishman will determine suitability based on your medical history and current condition.
