How Often Should You Use Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy tends to work best when it becomes part of a routine – not when it’s treated as a one-off or something to optimise aggressively.

That’s where most of the confusion comes from. People aren’t usually asking whether red light therapy works – they’re trying to understand how often it actually makes sense to use it, without overdoing it or turning it into another thing to manage.

Full-body red light therapy in Manchester is used at Brysk as a steady, repeatable recovery and wellbeing session – something that fits around real life rather than demanding constant attention.

This guide explains how people typically build a red light therapy routine, how frequency tends to shift over time, and how to find a rhythm that feels sustainable – so you can decide what makes sense for you.

If you want a clearer breakdown – including what first-time use looks like and how routines tend to evolve – read on.

At-a-Glance: A Typical Red Light Therapy Rhythm

If you just want a simple overview before diving into the detail, this is how red light therapy is most often used at Brysk.

Starting Out

• 2-3 sessions per week
• Focus on getting used to the experience
• Sessions feel calm, easy and repeatable

Building Consistency

• 3-4 sessions per week
• Sessions slot naturally into routines
• No pressure to increase frequency

Longer-Term Use

• Frequency stays flexible
• Some weeks are lighter, others more regular
• The goal is sustainability, not optimisation

Below, we’ll break down what this looks like in practice – especially if you’re new to red light therapy.

What First-Time Use Usually Looks Like

Most people start with a couple of sessions per week.

Rather than committing to a strict schedule straight away, first-time use is about getting familiar with the experience and seeing how it fits around real life.

That Usually Looks Like

• 1–2 sessions in the first week
• Sessions spaced comfortably rather than back-to-back
• Trying it before or after work, on rest days, or alongside other recovery sessions

At Brysk, there’s no expectation to follow a fixed plan from day one. Early sessions are about comfort, familiarity, and ease – not optimisation or commitment.

How Frequency Tends to Settle Over Time

Once red light therapy feels familiar, most people naturally fall into a steady rhythm.

For many, that ends up being around three sessions per week – frequent enough to feel consistent, without becoming something you need to think about constantly.

What That Looks Like in Practice:

• Slightly higher use during busy or physically demanding periods
• Fewer sessions during quieter weeks
• Small adjustments based on how your body feels

What matters most isn’t hitting an exact number. It’s keeping sessions regular enough to feel supportive, rather than disruptive or effortful.

Does Frequency Change Based on What You’re Using It For?

In practice, frequency doesn’t usually need to change dramatically based on specific goals.

Whether people are using red light therapy to support general wellbeing, recovery, or simply as a regular reset, the same principles tend to apply: short sessions, used consistently, without overthinking the schedule.

Some people lean towards the higher end of weekly use during physically demanding periods, while others keep things lighter when life feels calmer. Both approaches are valid – and both still sit within a sustainable range.

At Brysk, frequency is guided by how sessions feel and how easily they fit into routine, rather than chasing different schedules for different goals.

Red light therapy is offered as a wellbeing and recovery support session, not as a medical treatment or diagnostic service.

Can You Use Red Light Therapy Every Day?

You can, though most people find they don’t need to.

Daily sessions aren’t harmful when delivered responsibly, but for long-term use they rarely offer noticeably better outcomes than using red light therapy a few times a week.

The emphasis at Brysk stays on repeatability over intensity. If daily sessions start to feel like something you have to keep up with, that’s usually a sign to ease back rather than push on.

Short Sessions vs Fewer Longer Ones

When it comes to red light therapy, session quality matters more than session length.

That’s why sessions at Brysk are designed to feel manageable and unhurried – something you can return to consistently, rather than something you need to maximise in one go.

How People Use Red Light Therapy at Brysk

People tend to use red light therapy at Brysk in a few common ways:

• As a regular wellbeing session during busy or stressful periods
• Alongside training or exercise as part of a recovery routine
• On rest days, when they want something supportive but gentle
• As a standalone session focused on calm and consistency

Some people use it year-round. Others dip in and out depending on how life feels at the time. There’s no fixed schedule and no expectation to “keep up”.

FAQs

Before booking, most people have a few practical questions about frequency. These are the ones we hear most often.

How many times a week should I use red light therapy?

Most people use red light therapy 2–4 times per week. Some start with fewer sessions and build up naturally.

Is 10–20 minutes enough?

Yes. Sessions are designed to be short, comfortable, and easy to repeat. Short, consistent sessions tend to work best.

Can I overuse red light therapy?

Using it far more often than needed usually doesn’t add benefit. If sessions start to feel excessive or hard to maintain, reducing frequency is usually the better option.

How long does it take to notice a difference?

Some people notice changes within a few weeks, others more gradually. Responses vary, and consistency over time matters more than speed.

Is red light therapy suitable if I’ve never tried anything like this before?

Yes. Many people start with red light therapy because it feels calm, non-invasive, and easy to repeat. First-time sessions are guided carefully, and there’s no pressure to commit to a set routine.