Red Light Therapy for Bone Health and Beyond: Best Practices & Common Mistakes with Ari Whitten and Margie Bissinger
Tue Feb 03 2026
Red light therapy has gained massive popularity, but many people don't understand how it works or how to use it correctly. In this episode, Ari Whitten, founder of The Energy Blueprint and author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy, breaks down the science and explains how to use red light therapy safely and effectively for bone, joint, and muscle health.
We discuss the research showing how light therapy supports bone healing, speeds recovery after exercise or injury, reduces pain, and enhances tissue regeneration. Ari also exposes common mistakes people make when buying devices and why many products on the market don't deliver the benefits they promise.
If you're curious about red light therapy and want evidence-based guidance on using it safely and effectively, this episode will give you the clarity you need to get started with confidence.
"Red and near infrared light have been shown in (at this point) over 6,000 studies, in many different contexts, to stimulate mechanisms at the cellular level that are involved in healing and regeneration of tissues." ~ Ari Whitten
In this episode:
- [01:50] - What is red light therapy? (photobiomodulation explained)
- [07:34] - How red light supports bone healing and regeneration
- [12:21] - Research on fractures, pain reduction, and faster recovery
- [17:11] - Using red light to enhance exercise recovery and muscle strength
- [18:32] - Choosing the right device: panels vs. targeted devices
- [31:40] - Updates to The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten
- [38:53] - Benefits of red light therapy for the skin
- [46:21] - Stem cells, systemic benefits, and future anti-aging potential
Resources mentioned
- Get The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy on Amazon: Revised and Updated - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593736559
- Margie's Osteoporosis Exercises - https://tinyurl.com/osteoporosisexercises
- Happy Bones Club - Margie's Membership program for $29/month - https://tinyurl.com/happybonesclub
More about Margie
- Website - https://margiebissinger.com/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en
DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.
*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.
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Red light therapy has gained massive popularity, but many people don't understand how it works or how to use it correctly. In this episode, Ari Whitten, founder of The Energy Blueprint and author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy, breaks down the science and explains how to use red light therapy safely and effectively for bone, joint, and muscle health. We discuss the research showing how light therapy supports bone healing, speeds recovery after exercise or injury, reduces pain, and enhances tissue regeneration. Ari also exposes common mistakes people make when buying devices and why many products on the market don't deliver the benefits they promise. If you're curious about red light therapy and want evidence-based guidance on using it safely and effectively, this episode will give you the clarity you need to get started with confidence. "Red and near infrared light have been shown in (at this point) over 6,000 studies, in many different contexts, to stimulate mechanisms at the cellular level that are involved in healing and regeneration of tissues." ~ Ari Whitten In this episode: - [01:50] - What is red light therapy? (photobiomodulation explained) - [07:34] - How red light supports bone healing and regeneration - [12:21] - Research on fractures, pain reduction, and faster recovery - [17:11] - Using red light to enhance exercise recovery and muscle strength - [18:32] - Choosing the right device: panels vs. targeted devices - [31:40] - Updates to The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten - [38:53] - Benefits of red light therapy for the skin - [46:21] - Stem cells, systemic benefits, and future anti-aging potential Resources mentioned - Get The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy on Amazon: Revised and Updated - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593736559 - Margie's Osteoporosis Exercises - https://tinyurl.com/osteoporosisexercises - Happy Bones Club - Margie's Membership program for $29/month - https://tinyurl.com/happybonesclub More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.