← Light-Induced Guided Healing Therapy (LIGHT)
Private LIGHT sessions offer a personalized experience with a trained LIGHT practitioner, tailored to your specific intentions and goals. Sessions are conducted via Zoom and are only offered as a package.
If you are interested in private one-on-one LIGHT sessions, please complete the inquiry form and allow 24–48 hours for a response. These sessions are only offered as a package.
Session Structure
- Sessions are offered as a package of five (5-session package: $1,250)
- Each session lasts approximately 60–90 minutes
- One session per week for five consecutive weeks
- Scheduling the same time each week is recommended to build routine
- Additional sessions, if needed, are available at $250 per session
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
The LIGHT one-on-one instructor-led experiential sessions are always delivered as a package of five sessions. In special cases, eight to ten sessions may be recommended. Each session lasts around 60–90 minutes. You will receive one session per week for five consecutive weeks. Ideally, sessions should be scheduled for the same time each week to cultivate a routine and assimilate its benefits.
What benefits of LIGHT were observed in research studies?
The first pilot study to test the efficacy of LIGHT was commenced at UC San Diego in 2011. The results were peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine in February 2018. The researchers named the protocol Healing Light Guided Imagery (HLGI), which has since been renamed Light-Induced Guided Healing Therapy (LIGHT). Study participants reported a 75% decrease in depressed mood, a 24% decrease in fatigue, a 38% increase in physical quality of life, and a 30% increase in mental quality of life.
A second pilot study was conducted at the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience using EEG. The researchers observed that a broad network of brain systems became increasingly engaged as individuals progressed through the visualization sequence. Notably, in the central and occipital regions, power in the theta (4–7 Hz) and alpha (8–12 Hz) range declines during post-session relative to pre-session rest baseline.
During the intake session, the client sets an intention and identifies a guided imagery "go-to place" that is returned to and developed with successive sessions. Clients are introduced to the induction process, educating them about systems of affirmations and guided imagery used to improve creative imagination and evoke positive thoughts as often as possible. LIGHT uses a repeatable framework that helps the client relax into a mild trance, where they are guided through consistent visual cues to access their beliefs and concerns related to the intention. The framework empowers the client to face negative influences and see them transformed in their mind. When repeated as part of a daily routine, the simulation of life-affirming images and positive outcomes is believed to create new pathways for thought processing and improve overall outlook and ability to attain goals — a trait researchers have identified as self-efficacy.
Do I need any prerequisites?
LIGHT is offered in English only, so a basic understanding of the language is required. There are no other prerequisites. In your intake session with a LIGHT professional, we recommend discussing any health concerns and apprehensions that may interfere with the practice. On a personal level, the individual willing to commit to the process and be disciplined and consistent is more likely to extract the most benefits from the experience.
Are there any adverse effects?
LIGHT is not a substitute for standard care. It is a self-enhancement tool to help with focus, awareness, and general well-being. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your primary care physician or a local health emergency service immediately. If you choose to utilize any information provided by the Centers for Integrative Health (CIH), the writers, or any other employees of CIH, you do so solely at your own risk.
The use of LIGHT induces a light trance state which may be discomforting to people unfamiliar with meditation practices or inexperienced with this state of awareness. In self-practice sessions, LIGHT must only be used when you are in safe surroundings and away from interruptions and hazards. Give yourself a short while to reorient after a LIGHT session before re-engaging with regular activities. Grounding exercises — such as walking barefoot on a lawn or at the beach, staying hydrated, a bath with Epsom salts, or long deep breaths — can help with this transition.
How much does it cost?
A package of five LIGHT sessions costs $1,250. Additional sessions, if needed, are charged at $250 per session.