Who we are
We are here to help you with easy, non-invasive treatments for chronic pain and many other medical conditions.
At GHS, we specialize in bringing the power of Red-Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation), Electromagnetic Stimulation and personalized recovery protocols that leverage cutting-edge rejuvenation technologies.We are here to help you with easy, non-invasive treatments for chronic pain and many other medical conditions
Our approach is designed for scientifically supported protocols with advanced human performance techniques, we offer transformative lifestyle experience that empowers our clients to restore optimal wellness.
GHS has played a leading role in photobiomodulation research and development in Canada and the US for over 10 years. In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, specialists, allied health care providers, clinical researchers, physicists and innovators, we have now developed the world’s first evidence based photobiomodulation protocol for the most effective use of laser energy which is backed by leading clinical research.
What is Photobiomodulation
“Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a noninvasive photonic-based therapy, capable of dealing with immune-inflammatory, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as healing oral and chronic skin wounds.
During PBM light is applied at a specific wavelength, either in the visible or near-infrared (NIR) ranges. Photophysical and photochemical processes might stimulate or inhibit various biological processes, depending on the target tissue, the wavelength of light, irradiance, fluence, repetition rate (pulse frequency), spot size, optical data of the tissue to be irradiated and treatment regimen.
There are several randomized clinical studies demonstrating the PBM benefits as main or adjuvant therapies.
How it Works
“Light gets absorbed by chromophores into the cell mitochondria via the cytochrome c oxidase, which is a primary photo-acceptor for the red and near infrared light range in mammalian cells.
The absorption of light stimulates the electron transport chain, which leads to the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and release of nitric oxide (NO). ROS are the free radicals and reactive molecules that originate from molecular oxygen produced during electron transport as by products.
It was presumed that these molecules only have damaging effects in cell components, however, recently it has been demonstrated that ROS play significant and beneficial roles in cell signaling processes and other physiological processes. The induction of these molecules by LLLT have positive effects as they induce transcription factors like nuclear factor Kappa B (NF-kB) and activator protein-1 (AP-1), which in turn promote gene expression, thereby increasing protein synthesis, cell proliferation, cell migration, production of cytokines and growth factors, as well as increased tissue oxygenation.
Furthermore, the absorption of photons by mammalian cells regulates enzymatic activity and also balances both intracellular and extracellular pH.”
