FAQ

There are two Laser Health Solutions clinics. One operating out of Surrey, B.C. and the other out of Calgary, AB. We are independently owned and operated from each other but have a common goal of providing quick and effective treatments.

For most conditions, we see people for 5 to 8 treatments about once a week. This does vary a lot from patient-to-patient. Some conditions may require follow-up maintenance every few months while others may fully resolve. Our goal is to have you feeling better sooner than later.

Each appointment is about an hour long.

There is no charge for parking at our Calgary Clinic.

Yes! We are open every day of the week, including Sunday unless there is a holiday.

Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cells in injured tissue. The process, called photobiomodulation, supports tissue repair and reduces pain and inflammation. It doesn't cut or heat tissue.

Most people feel nothing, or a mild warmth. It involves no drugs or needles. You'll wear protective eyewear, and we screen for the few situations where it isn't used, such as pregnancy or active cancer in the treatment area.

It's commonly used for arthritis, tendinitis, back and neck pain, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, and nerve-related pain. There are many soft tissue conditions that it can help with. Here is just a brief list <a href="testimonials">.

That depends on the condition and how long you've had it. Recent injuries often need fewer sessions. Long-standing problems usually need a series over several weeks. We'll give you an estimate after your assessment.

Coverage varies a lot between extended health plans, and many don't list it. Check with your provider. While we do not direct bill, we do supply detailed receipts for claims.

Laser classes are safety ratings based on power output, not measures of treatment quality. Class 3B lasers are limited to 0.5 watts, while Class 4 covers everything above that, from therapy lasers to industrial lasers. Results depend on delivering the right dose and wavelength for your condition. Our Class 3B lasers treat without heating the tissue and make an excellent tool to help treat a wide variety of conditions.

Manual osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach to assessing and treating the muscles, joints, and connective tissues of the body. It looks at how different areas work together, rather than focusing only on the spot that hurts.

Both are hands-on therapies focused on how your body's structure affects pain. Chiropractors mainly work on the spine, often with quick adjustments. Manual osteopaths treat the whole body using gentle, slower techniques, with no cracking or thrusting required.

No. An Osteopathic Physician (DO) is a licensed medical doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, and perform surgery, just like an MD. A Manual Osteopath is not a physician. Our Manual Osteopaths are hands-on therapists who use gentle techniques to relieve pain and improve movement, and they work alongside your doctor rather than replacing them.

No. Our team includes massage therapists and manual osteopaths, and we also offer low intensity laser therapy. Physiotherapy is a separate regulated health profession in Alberta. If you're already seeing a physiotherapist, we're happy to be part of your care alongside them.

Manual osteopathy works well on its own or combined with our other therapies. A Manual Osteopathy session can include low intensity laser therapy, soft tissue work, and Somatics when they'll help your treatment. Sessions often include a combination of therapies tailored to your specific condition and needs.

Massage therapy is a targeted treatment of a specific area intended to help with pain reduction and promote healing. It is not a relaxation massage. You won't be asked to strip down and it is much more focused on the condition you want help with. It's highly complimentary to the other forms of therapies that Laser Health Solutions offers.

Massage therapy and low intensity laser therapy address pain in different ways. Massage works on tight muscles and restricted movement, while laser therapy uses light to help reduce pain and inflammation in the tissues. Used together, they can target both muscle tension and the irritated tissue causing it. Your therapist can recommend whether combining them suits your condition.

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Somatics is a gentle, movement-based approach to easing chronic muscle tension. Using slow, guided movements, it helps you become more aware of muscles that have become habitually tight and teaches you how to release them yourself.

No, it is not. It is about training the mind-body connection. We like to say it's more like a non-stretching program because the communication between your brain and your muscles is more important than range of motion changes that come from stretching.

Yes it is. Our therapists are trained as Hanna Somatics therapists. Could this answer be better? YES!