THE RAYS OF HOPE

For years, pain and fatigue were constant companions of Ann Busby. A resident of The Villages, Ann suffered from fibromyalgia, as well as severe arthritis throughout her joints and spine.

“I could only make doctor’s appointments every other day because my energy level was so low,” she said. “Whenever I tried to push myself I’d end up in bed for two days.”

Fortunately, life changed for the better when she visited Rays of Hope in Lady Lake. That’s where she began receiving photobiomodulation (formerly known as low-level light therapy), which promotes tissue repair, increases circulation, and reduces inflammation and pain.

“My energy level has doubled,” said Ann, who serves as group leader of a fibromyalgia support group in The Villages. “I’m a big believer in light technology. I see it as a big boon to health.”

The Rays of Hope is owned by Valerie Gause, a retired nurse who first used photobiomodulation on an acute flare up of a degenerative neck condition that resulted in loss of function of the arm over a five-week period. If fact, she experienced dramatic improvement after only three sessions.

Photobiomodulation uses infrared light that stimulates cells to generate more energy and undergo self-repair. Photobomodulation has been proven to be effective on inflammation, swelling, wounds, nerve pain, muscle pain, and mild-tomoderate joint and back pain.

“I’ve also received anecdotal reports from clients that they’ve experienced increased energy levels and improved mental clarity, as well.

That’s the kind of side effects we want to see,” Valerie said. “Light therapy in no way should replace medicine, but it can provide therapeutic and preventative support in many cases. The wonderful part is the whole-body delivery system allows for convenience and affordability.” Understanding why light therapy is beneficial is much larger than space allows for this article. Valerie is more than happy to educate potential clients.

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RAYS OF HOPE

113 S. US Hwy 441, Lady Lake, FL, 32159 352.775.9976

TheRaysofHope.com

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