Hannah Redd Acupuncture, in Narragansett, Rhode Island, now offers cold laser acupuncture with an Avant laser. A combination of traditional acupuncture and cold laser, the method can be used instead of needles for a treatment.

The infrared, red light of the Avant cold laser can decrease inflammation and pain, soften scar tissue and speed up open wound healing by up to 50 percent. Other attributes may include assisting in the avoidance of surgery or promoting the healing of wounds or surgical sites that are not healing properly. Additionally, it can help heal a torn labrum, which typically requires surgery.

“Cold laser is an underutilized healing modality in this country, but has been used in Europe for over 30 years. Before surgery try cold laser,” says Doctor of Acupuncture Hannah Redd. “It Soothes and calms nerve pain. Our bodies are designed to ingest light because of the sun and photosynthesis. It’s a very efficient way to feed the mitochondrial cells and speed up healing process.”