Alfredo Rosales Jr. now offers blue and red near-infrared light therapy at Empowered Bodywork, his Grand Junction massage practice.

“I want to bring more body healing benefits to people,” Rosales said. “Light therapy is a great complement when done in conjunction with massage therapy as it greatly reduces chronic inflammation.”

Red light therapy induces a photochemical response promoting cellular health, including beneficial effects on mitochondria and protecting red blood cells against oxidative stress. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress rank among the biggest factors in such underlying conditions as arthritis, autoimmune diseases, joint pain and sore muscles. Light therapy also relaxes the inner muscles of blood vessels, increasing circulation and eliminating toxins and waste.

Blue light therapy treats such skin conditions as acne.

Empowered Bodywork offers full-body panels that provide the full light spectrum. Rosales said he works with his patrons to offer the best course of therapy.

Rosales received his massage therapy training at IntelliTec College in Grand Junction and completed additional training in medical massage and cupping.

“I get to help people regain their mobility and quality of life after an injury or other stress,” he said. “I enjoy helping people in their journey to whole health.”

For more about Empowered Bodywork, call (970) 456-1468 or visit https://www.massagebook.com/therapists/Empowered_bodywork.