The Basics

Light your cells can use.

Red light therapy — sometimes called photobiomodulation — is simple to picture. Specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light shine onto your skin, and that light is thought to be absorbed by the mitochondria, the tiny "power plants" inside your cells. Researchers believe this may help support the way cells produce energy (ATP).

It is calm, drug-free, and non-heating in the way you'd expect from a sauna — you simply relax in front of the panels. Many people in Fort Wayne use red light therapy as part of a broader recovery routine. It is not a medical treatment, and individual results vary, so we keep our language honest: it may help with the goals below, and it is commonly used for recovery and skin.

Wavelengths, Explained

Two wavelengths.
Two depths.

Not all red light is the same. The number that matters is the wavelength, measured in nanometers (nm) — and it determines how deep the light reaches into the body.

~660nm · Red Light

At the surface

Visible red light around 660nm works at and near the skin's surface. This is the wavelength most people associate with skin tone, the look of the complexion, collagen-related goals, and surface-level recovery. If your focus is your skin, red light is the band doing the work.

~850nm · Near-Infrared

Deeper tissue

Near-infrared light around 850nm is invisible to the eye and penetrates deeper — reaching toward muscle, joints, and connective tissue. This is the wavelength people lean on for deep, post-training recovery and easing the soreness that follows a hard session on the strength floor or the 60-foot turf.

Revive's panels combine both bands so a single session covers surface and depth — your skin and your muscles — in one relaxed sitting.

What People Look For

Benefits people seek.

Here is what brings most members to the red light panels. These are common reasons people use red light therapy — not promises or medical claims.

01

Skin & complexion

Red light (~660nm) is commonly used to support skin tone, texture, and collagen-related goals. Many people simply enjoy how their skin feels after a regular routine.

02

Post-workout recovery

Near-infrared (~850nm) reaches deeper toward working muscle, which is why so many lifters and athletes add a session after training to support how they recover.

03

Easing soreness

Many people find a few minutes under the panels a comfortable way to wind down when muscles feel tight or sore after a demanding week of training.

04

Supporting inflammation response

Red and near-infrared light is often used as part of a routine intended to support the body's normal inflammation and recovery response after exertion.

Red light therapy is not a substitute for medical care. If you have a health condition or take photosensitizing medication, talk with your doctor first.

At Revive

How to use it here.

Red light therapy is part of our recovery lounge — the same calm space as the cold plunge, the custom double-deck saunas, and compression therapy. Sessions are short and easy to fit around a workout, and everything is booked from the Revive app on your phone.

Step 01

Book in the app

Reserve your slot in the Revive app and arrive when it suits your schedule. Recovery is included with Plus and Elite memberships, and available on its own through Recovery Only ($99/mo).

Step 02

Settle in front of the panels

Position the area you want to target close to the light. A typical session runs about 10–20 minutes — long enough to be worthwhile, short enough to do regularly.

Step 03

Make it a habit

Most people find consistency matters more than any single session. Pair it with the cold plunge or sauna and let it become part of your weekly recovery rhythm — train, recover, repeat.

Good to Know

Quick questions.

How long is a red light therapy session?

Most sessions run about 10–20 minutes. It is comfortable, drug-free, and easy to add before or after a workout on the strength floor.

What is the difference between 660nm and 850nm?

Red light at ~660nm works near the skin's surface (skin tone, collagen, surface recovery), while near-infrared at ~850nm penetrates deeper toward muscle, joints, and tissue for deep recovery and soreness. Our panels use both.

Is red light therapy included in my membership?

Yes — recovery is included with Plus and Elite memberships. If you only want the recovery lounge, our standalone Recovery Only membership is $99/mo. See memberships for details.

More Recovery

Round out your routine.

Founders Presale

Recover smarter in Fort Wayne.

Founders membership is limited to 100. Lock in your spot before we open August 1, 2026, and make the recovery lounge — red light included — part of your week.