Photonic Therapy is an effective, safe, scientifically advanced form of acupuncture, using red light, not laser (as lasers have to lose their special characteristics, before the light energy can be absorbed) to gently stimulate the animal's own capacity to reduce pain, increase the immune response and promote healing. By using the energy of particular wavelengths of light ( which Einstein called photons) it is possible to stimulate tissue and achieve physiological results. The McLaren Photonic Therapy method uses broad band 660nm red light to provide the photons required to painlessly and safely stimulate tissue. Light energy (photons) is transformed into electrical energy by the connective tissue under our skin. This electrical energy is transmitted to the brain by the nerves. Stimulating specific combinations of points on the skin will cause the brain to release particular hormones and other chemicals so as to relieve pain & treat many conditions & ailments that affect the lives of our horses, dogs as well as ourselves.

An acupuncture point is an area of the skin which has increased electrical conductivity. The stimulation of this point can change the body's function by releasing chemicals from the brain. The skin is the largest organ of the body, comprising of about 16% of the body's weight and has two main functions, protection and sensory. Under the skin is connective tissue, which converts any stimulation ( pressure, temperature, or certain forms of light) into electrical impulses. When the skin is stimulated the information is conveyed to the brain electrically by the nerve cells.

The McLaren Photonic Therapy system is based on the use of a specific torch like instrument that produces 185mW of energy in the 660nm wavelength. When placed on the skin, a horse may be treated using only 5 - 10 seconds per point. Normally it takes only 4 - 6 treatments to fix all but the most serious problems.When a horse is treated you may notice some or all of a number of features, which range from the horse drawing in it's flanks, raising it's tail and passing wind quietly, or dropping it's head and becoming sleepy. An anxious or agitated horse will usually become relaxed within a few minutes of the treatment. After assessing your horse and treating problem areas you should be able to go back over the tender points and notice a reduction in sensitivity. Within 48 hours, or after the second treatment there is usually a marked improvement, even if the horse is not completely better.

I am available for Photonic Therapy treatments, please ring or email me for prices as distance & number of horses will affect price. If you would like to learn to use Photonic Therapy yourself you may wish to purchase a self treatment kit. These kits come in a range of options, Human kit, Human & Equine & Human & Canine.They are an invaluable tool to have in any home or stable and anyone can learn to use it. Please contact me if you have any questions.