What is Photobiomodulation?
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy that uses specific wavelengths of near-infrared and red light to stimulate healing and optimization at the cellular level — essentially using light as a tool to improve how the brain and body function from the inside out. Vielight is one of the leading developers of PBM devices specifically designed for brain health, producing wearable devices that deliver near-infrared light transcranially — through the skull — as well as intranasally through the nasal cavity, which provides a direct pathway to the brain's blood supply and deeper structures.
The mechanism is remarkably straightforward at its core — near-infrared light penetrates tissue and is absorbed by mitochondria, the energy-producing powerhouses inside every cell. This stimulates the mitochondria to produce more cellular energy (ATP), reduces oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, improves cerebral blood flow, and activates a cascade of regenerative biological processes that support the health, repair, and optimal functioning of brain tissue. Think of it like recharging the brain's batteries and reducing the internal inflammation that slows everything down.
Photobiomodulation can benefit a wide range of conditions including cognitive decline and dementia, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, chronic pain, and general brain health optimization — making it one of the most versatile tools in non-invasive brain health care.
What is qEEG?
01. Aquisition
A QEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram), often referred to as a brain map, is a detailed assessment of the brain's electrical activity that goes far beyond a standard EEG by applying advanced statistical analysis to produce a comprehensive picture of how the brain is functioning.
02. Artifacting
During the process, sensors are placed on the scalp to record the brain's electrical signals across multiple regions simultaneously, capturing the different types of brainwave activity — delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma — that reflect how various brain networks are operating and communicating with one another.
03. Analysis & Treatment
This data is then compared against a large normative database of healthy brains of the same age, allowing clinicians to identify specific areas where a person's brain activity deviates from what is considered typical — whether certain regions are overactive, underactive, too fast, too slow, or poorly connected to other regions. The result is a detailed, individualized map of the brain's unique patterns of dysregulation that serves as a powerful clinical guide
Most people begin noticing meaningful improvements within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use, with changes in areas such as mental clarity, mood, energy, sleep quality, and cognitive sharpness often among the first to emerge. A typical initial course of treatment involves daily or near-daily sessions of 20 to 25 minutes, with many people transitioning to a maintenance schedule thereafter. Because PBM works by supporting genuine biological repair and optimization rather than temporarily masking symptoms, the benefits tend to build progressively over time and are largely sustained with continued use.
