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Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy in San Diego

Photobiomodulation (PBM), also called red light therapy or low-level light therapy, uses specific wavelengths of near-infrared light to support brain and cellular function.
At Healthy Within, PBM is part of a broader neuroregulation program. It is often paired with neurofeedback and guided by psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Divya Kakaiya.
Client relaxing during a photobiomodulation (PBM) session wearing the Neuronic Neuradiant 1070 helmet at Healthy Within, San Diego
1070nm
Near-infrared wavelength
256
LEDs in the helmet
4 Quadrants
For even light distribution
No Heat
Or electrical stimulation
How It Works

What Is Photobiomodulation?

PBM works by interacting with mitochondria, the energy centers of your cells that produce cellular energy (ATP). At Healthy Within, it is used to support brain efficiency, focus, and cognitive balance.

1. Gentle Light

The helmet delivers low-level 1070nm near-infrared light to the scalp.

2. Cellular Energy

The light interacts with mitochondria, which produce the energy (ATP) your cells run on.

3. Brain Efficiency

More efficient cellular energy is designed to support focus, regulation, and cognitive balance.

NeuroRadiant photobiomodulation (PBM) light therapy helmet used at Healthy Within
The Device We Use

The Neuronic Neuradiant 1070 Helmet

At Healthy Within, we use the Neuronic Neuradiant 1070, a transcranial photobiomodulation helmet that delivers 1070nm near-infrared light to the scalp.
Better Together

PBM and Neurofeedback at Healthy Within

At Healthy Within, PBM is often used alongside neurofeedback. Each one supports the brain at a different level.

Neurofeedback

Trains brainwave activity and helps the brain learn healthier self-regulation patterns.

Photobiomodulation

Supports the brain at a cellular level by improving energy efficiency.

Together, they may help support better learning, regulation, and cognitive stability over time.
The Science

How PBM May Support the Brain

PBM is being studied for its effects on brain energy and regulation. It may support mitochondrial function, which helps cells produce energy more efficiently.
Research is exploring how PBM may influence:
Client smiling while wearing the Neuronic PBM light therapy helmet at Healthy Within in San Diego
Areas of Research

What PBM Is Being Studied For

Research on PBM is exploring a range of brain-related concerns. At Healthy Within, PBM is a wellness tool within a neuroregulation program, not a medical treatment.

ADHD, attention & focus

Brain fog & mental fatigue

Anxiety & stress

Depression

PTSD & trauma

Insomnia & sleep

Autism spectrum regulation

Brain injury & concussion

Neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s research

Curious Whether PBM Fits Your Brain Training Plan?

Book a consultation at our San Diego office to talk through your goals and whether PBM, on its own or alongside neurofeedback, makes sense for you.
Dr. Divya Kakaiya, psychologist and neuroscientist, San Diego
Meet Your Clinician

Dr. Divya Kakaiya, Psychologist & Neuroscientist

Dr. Kakaiya founded Healthy Within and has practiced since 1985. She holds a Postdoctoral Master of Science in Psychopharmacology, is BCIA-certified, and has offered neurofeedback in San Diego since 2009.
PBM is one of the tools she brings into an integrative, whole-person approach to brain health.
FAQ

PBM Therapy Questions, Answered

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a form of red light therapy, also called low-level light therapy. It uses near-infrared light to support brain and cellular function by interacting with mitochondria, the parts of your cells that produce energy.

PBM is non-invasive, does not use heat or electricity, and is generally well tolerated. The Neuronic Neuradiant 1070 is designed for safe, non-invasive use and delivers low-level light only.

We use the Neuronic Neuradiant 1070, a transcranial light therapy helmet that delivers 1070nm near-infrared light through 256 LEDs arranged in a 4-quadrant system.

Yes. At Healthy Within, PBM is often used alongside neurofeedback. Neurofeedback trains brainwave activity, while PBM supports the brain at a cellular level. Together, they may help support better learning, regulation, and cognitive stability over time.

No. PBM is used at Healthy Within as part of a non-medical wellness and neuroregulation program. It is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Healthy Within offers PBM at 5405 Morehouse Drive, Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92121. Call 858-622-0221 or request a consultation to get started.

Further Reading

PBM Research and Resources

Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on transcranial photobiomodulation. Research is ongoing, and study findings do not guarantee individual results.
Depression
Askalsky P, et al. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2019.
Sleep
Mehdizadeh M, et al. Lasers in Medical Science, 2025.
Autism & ADHD
Coelho DRA, et al. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2024.
Dementia
Saltmarche AE, et al. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2017.
Disclaimer
Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy and the Neuronic Neuradiant 1070 device are used at Healthy Within as part of a non-medical wellness and neuroregulation program. PBM is intended for general wellness purposes only and is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. No medical claims are being made regarding this technology.

Explore PBM Therapy in San Diego

Request a consultation and learn whether photobiomodulation, on its own or alongside neurofeedback, could support your brain health goals.
5405 Morehouse Drive, Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92121
Healthy Within does not diagnose medical conditions. We are a non-medical, non-invasive, drug-free neurofeedback program for adults and children.