Practitioner Guided Infrared (NIR) Light Therapy
At Soul Paws, Near Infrared (NIR) Therapy is offered as a complementary service between full bodywork sessions to help maintain comfort, mobility, and tissue health. Rather than simply applying light over an area, every treatment is guided by a hands-on assessment of your dog’s anatomy, movement, compensation patterns, and individual needs. Professional multi-wavelength technology allows different tissue depths to be supported in a strategic, layered approach.
Why Choose Professional Multi-Wavelength NIR Between Sessions?
✔ Supports healthy muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, joints and skin
✔ May help ease everyday stiffness and support mobility
✔ Complements massage and bodywork by preparing and supporting tissues
✔ Ideal between full wellness sessions
✔ Completely non-invasive and well tolerated by most dogs
✔ Tailored to your dog’s anatomy, posture and compensation patterns
✔ Integrated with hands-on bodywork—not simply a stand-alone light treatment
Understanding The Benefits of Different Infrared Wavelengths
Professional Near Infrared Therapy is about more than the light itself—it’s the combination of advanced multi-wavelength technology, anatomical knowledge, and skilled hands-on assessment that allows each treatment to be tailored specifically to your dog’s needs.
808 nm – Fascia & Muscle​
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Excellent penetration into muscles and fascial layers
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Frequently used to help prepare tissues before deeper work
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Supports flexibility and tissue mobility
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Ideal for muscular tension and compensation patterns
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Perfect post-intensive exercise & agility training
905 nm – Recovery & Nerve-Rich Tissues
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Pulsed wavelength commonly used in rehabilitation settings
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Often selected around areas of inflammation and discomfort
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Supports recovery following activity
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Frequently incorporated around major nerve pathways and chronic soft tissue restrictions
980 nm – Deep Structural Support
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Greater absorption within deeper tissues
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Often used around larger joints such as hips, shoulders and elbows
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Supports deeper muscles, tendons and ligamentous structures
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Commonly incorporated into mobility and senior wellness programs
Each Session Is Guided By:
✔ Canine anatomy and biomechanics
✔ Hands-on palpation and tissue assessment
✔ Knowledge of fascial pathways
✔ Identification of compensation patterns
✔ Appropriate wavelength selection
✔ Layered treatment sequencing
✔ Individualized treatment duration
✔ Ongoing reassessment throughout the session
Because no two dogs are the same, every infrared session is customized to the individual—not simply the area being treated.
