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with Julie Carda
Everyday Brain Fitness & Bioflex Laser
has services that combine cognitive
fitness, fall prevention and relief from
chronic pain to improve aging bodies.
Therapy may include a Tai Chi class, a
private brain fitness session and Laser
Therapy to relieve chronic inflammation pain.
Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) uses monochromatic
light emission from a low intensity laser diode (250 millli-
watts) or high intensity Super Luminous Diodes (providing
1000-2000 milliwatts) to treat musculoskeletal injuries,
chronic, degenerative conditions and to heal wounds.
A Light source is placed in contact with the skin allowing
photon energy to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with
various intracellular biomolecules resulting in restoration of
normal cell function and enhancement of the body’s heal-
ing processes. LILT is called cold laser as no heat is generat-
ed. Effects of LILT include increased ATP production and
DNA production.
LILT stimulates angiogenesis, immune response and lym-
phatic drainage is improved. 5-20 sessions of 30-60 minutes
duration gives best results. Clients seek LILT for arthritis
inflammation, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tear,
fibromyalgia, TMJ, ligament / tendon tears, bulging, herni-
ated discs, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs,
shingles, lymphedema, sinusitis, gout, headaches, concus-
sion and wound healing.
Julie Carda holds a Master’s Degree from St. John’s University
in Collegeville, MN and a Geriatric Wellness Instructor certifi-
cation from Western Oregon University Northwest Rehabili-
tation Associates.
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