Also known as PBM therapy. To many, this might seem as a new concept, but the history of phototherapy traces back over 30 centuries to India where sunlight was employed for therapeutic purposes. Vitiligo sufferers were given plant extracts and then subsequently exposed to the sun with some experiencing effective results. Thereafter, emerged sporadic reports in the medical literature from physicians who began treating a wide variety of diseases.

PBM Therapy is a combination of low level laser therapy (LLLT), light emitting diode therapy (LED) and magnetic fields which employs non-ionizing and athermal laser to modulate the body’s responses ranging from immune modulation, cardiovascular support, detoxification, gut repair, tissue healing, stimulating hair growth and neurotransmitter balance.

The mainstream utilization of PBM tracks back to the 1960’s. Many physicians and are not aware of the power of this therapy unless they have been exposed to it. At Atelier Clinic in Dubai, we are one of 2 clinics in the entire UAE who have a specialized device which is the brain child of a French company.

The device is called MILTA which is an acronym for Magneto-Infrared-Laser-Therapy-Apparatus.

Recent advances in understanding PBM mechanisms, points to an effect which occurs at three discrete cellular sites, (Cytochrome C-Oxidase inside the mitochondria), at the cell membrane (photosensitive and ion receptors) and the extracellular matrix (activation of TGF-B1).

The end result of this activation of the cellular pathways leads to more energy output of each cell, promoting better signaling which induces a recovery response. Our understanding of the human body is still limited although despite the advancements in modern medicine. The human body is resilient and can withstand a lot of stressors over the years. My experience with this device has made me to believe that this therapy is a catalyst required by the aging body to help trigger off in-built mechanism that the body possesses for self-recovery which has been dormant due to a host of other factors.

I have utilized this device to treat a wide range of illnesses ranging from sports injuries, anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, lymphedema, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin rejuvenation and hair fall. What I love about this therapy is that it is alternative, without any side effects. At Atelier, we can further compound the benefits of PBM Therapy buy the addition of IV therapy to create a synergistic effect to increase the odds of successful treatment.