Frequently Asked Questions

For most people, only one treatment is needed. However, we do offer booster treatment with in the first 3 months at no additional cost. Please call the office to discuss the details of our booster policy.

The treatment takes about 30 minutes, and most feel the effects of the laser immediately. You should expect to be at the office for a total of about 60 minutes to complete paperwork.

For most people, the physical cravings are gone for good. You will still have the mental habits to break, but we give you some great tips on how to break those habits as well.

If you are pregnant, undergoing radiation therapy, or have experienced seizures, we regret that we are not able to treat you at this time. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact your doctor before being treated.

This type of procedure has been available in Europe and Canada for over 25 years. Clinics in the U.S. have opened up in almost every state since 1995.

Low-level laser light therapy works by stimulating a cell’s natural metabolism. The effects are biochemical, not thermal, and therefore cannot damage living cells (Karu, 1998, 1999, 2002). Low-level lasers have been ruled a “non-significant risk” device by the FDA, are non-invasive, and are drug-free.

Low-level laser therapy may help individuals cope with symptoms associated with quitting smoking. The low-level laser does not take away your psychological addiction to nicotine. Each individual has a unique level to his or her addiction, so laser therapy cannot be guaranteed. We will work closely with each individual to support you in your goals to quit smoking. We understand that unforeseen circumstances happen, and we do our best to accommodate your schedule when making an appointment. Please give the office 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel; otherwise, you will be billed a $50 cancellation fee.

Laser therapy for smoking cessation may be eligible for health insurance coverage, depending on your carrier. A pack-a-day smoker spends approximately $3,000 — $3,500 annually on cigarettes; the cost of the laser session is less than 1/8 of a typical person’s annual cigarette expenditures.

When a smoker gives up nicotine, their metabolism will start to slow down as their body withdraws from nicotine. Our laser therapists apply the laser to energy points to improve your metabolism and help suppress appetite. Application of the laser to these acupuncture points may help the body adjust to this new lifestyle change of becoming a nonsmoker. In addition, your therapist will recommend some healthy eating habits to support you in achieving your goals.