Guide · Panels
Panels for clinic-like sessions at home.
Larger surfaces that cover meaningful portions of the body at once. Often chosen by people who want an immersive, standing-distance session — closer to what you'd find in a clinic.
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Often chosen for
- Recovery-focused routines
- Full-body or large-area exposure
- People who want a fixed at-home setup
How this category works
Panels deliver red and near-infrared light across a broader area, typically at a fixed distance. Irradiance drops sharply with distance, so the effective session depends on how you position yourself relative to the panel.
What to look for
Consideration 01
Irradiance at distance
Ask for irradiance at a stated distance (6 inches, 12 inches) — not the peak number at the surface.
Consideration 02
Wavelength blend
Most panels combine a red band (around 630–660 nm) with a near-infrared band (around 810–850 nm). Blends matter more than single 'best' numbers.
Consideration 03
Flicker & driver quality
Poor drivers cause visible flicker and hotter panels. Quality drivers run cooler and quieter.
Consideration 04
EMF & heat at close range
Check third-party EMF readings if you sit within 6 inches. Manage heat with proper ventilation.
A sample routine
Illustrative only — session length and cadence depend on your device and situation. Follow the guidance that came with your device.
- 01
Fixed distance, fixed time
Pick a distance (many people start around 12 inches) and stay consistent so you can judge results.
- 02
Short, regular sessions
Most published routines fall between 8 and 20 minutes, most days of the week.
- 03
Rotate exposure
For full-body use, rotate to expose different areas rather than staying static.
Before you start
Considerations & contraindications
- Eye protection is worth using at close range, even with red light.
- Photosensitizing medications matter here too — not just for masks.
- Panels are electrical equipment; plug into a grounded outlet, not a daisy-chained strip.
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