SpaceTouch Capsule Light Therapy

No. The SpaceTouch Capsule does not use ultraviolet light like tanning beds. It utilizes red light and near infrared light technology associated with photobiomodulation. It looks a little like one from the outside, and that is the most common thing patients say when they first see it, but that is where the similarity stops. A tanning bed uses UV to darken and damage skin. The Capsule uses LED light in specific colors, with no sun exposure risk and nothing that ages your skin.

The SpaceTouch Capsule is commonly used to support skin rejuvenation, relaxation, recovery, circulation, wellness optimization, inflammation support, and healthy aging routines. Patients in Trussville and Birmingham most often come in for one of three reasons: sore joints, tired skin, or recovery after training.

The technology behind it was. NASA needed a way to grow food on long space missions, so scientists developed LED lights in specific colors to feed the plants. What they did not expect was that the researchers working under those lights noticed their own cuts and scrapes healing faster. NASA followed that thread, and much of the medical research that came out of it was funded through Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Decades later, that same principle is what you are lying in.

No. Most patients find the treatment relaxing and comfortable. Nothing touches you, nothing pinches, and there are no needles involved.

Warm and quiet. Most people compare it to lying in the sun without the glare or the sweat, or to a very still, very comfortable nap. You lie down, the canopy comes over you, the lights come on, and that is it. A lot of our patients fall asleep.

The canopy opens at a wide angle and both ends stay open, so you are not sealed in and you are never locked in. The control screen sits on the outside of the canopy within arm’s reach, and you can stop your session yourself at any second. If you are nervous about it, tell us and we will start you with a short session with the canopy raised so you can see how it feels first.

Session lengths may vary depending on the treatment plan recommended by K2 Restorative Medicine and Med-Spa. Most patients are in for fifteen to twenty minutes, which is short enough to fit into a lunch break or stop in before a meeting and go straight back to the day.

No. Patients typically return to normal daily activities immediately after their sessions. No redness, no peeling, no numbing, nothing to hide and nothing to schedule your week around. That is the whole reason patients are able to come in as often as they do.

Many patients benefit from multiple weekly sessions depending on their goals and wellness plans. Several times a week is common, and that includes Dr. Kulback, who uses the Capsule herself. Light therapy works the way exercise does. A little bit consistently beats a lot occasionally.

Many patients use red light and near infrared light therapy as part of their wellness routines to support comfort, mobility, and recovery. This is one of the top reasons patients book it here. The infrared light reaches deeper than the red light does, and it is paired with gentle warmth, which is why patients dealing with arthritis stiffness, old injuries, and sore knees and hips keep coming back. Results are individual, and Dr. Kulback will talk through what is realistic for your situation.

Red light is the largest bank in the Capsule and it is the one associated with collagen. Over consistent sessions, patients most often notice skin that looks smoother, more even in tone, and better hydrated, along with softer looking fine lines. It works on your whole body and not just your face, which is why patients bring up their chest, back, arms, and hands.

Yes. Many athletes and active individuals use red light therapy as part of recovery and wellness routines. Our athletes and weekend runners are some of our most consistent patients. Twenty minutes after a hard session, or the morning after, is where most people fit it in. The warmth and the infrared together are what make it feel so good on tired legs.

Low level light therapy has been associated with hair wellness and scalp circulation support and may be incorporated into comprehensive hair restoration programs. Nails come up often too, since your hands are getting the same light as everywhere else. We are honest with patients about this one: the hair research is much further along than the nail research, and Dr. Kulback will tell you straight what to expect.

Yes. The treatment is suitable for adult men and women.

Unlike many aesthetic laser treatments, red light therapy is generally considered safe for a wide range of skin tones because it does not rely on ultraviolet light. There is no pigment being targeted and no melanin competing for the energy, which is what limits some laser treatments on deeper skin tones.

Light only works on skin it can reach, so most patients undress down to whatever they are comfortable with. Some go fully undressed, some stay in underwear, some leave a sports bra on. It is completely your call and your session is completely private.

Yes. Many patients combine sessions with facials, skin rejuvenation services, wellness therapies, and other treatments offered at K2 Restorative Medicine and Med-Spa. Because there is no downtime, it layers easily into a plan that already includes microneedling, laser work, or injectables.

If you are pregnant, taking a medication that makes you sensitive to light, or managing a condition you are unsure about, talk with Dr. Kulback before your first session. She reviews your health history first. That is a short conversation, not a hurdle, and most patients are cleared without any issue.

No. Light therapy at K2 is a wellness and aesthetic service, so it is self-pay. Because most patients come in several times a week, we price it in packages rather than per visit, and we will go over what makes sense for you at your consultation.