Your body and brain love light — kind of like plants do.
Photobiomodulation is when special lights (usually red or near-infrared) shine on your head or body. The light goes deep into your cells and gives them extra energy, almost like charging a battery.
This can help your brain and body heal, feel less tired, and even work better. It’s not hot or scary — just a gentle light that helps your cells do their job.
At Foster the Mind, we use the most advanced, non-invasive tools available to gently recalibrate brain function and unlock healing. Each therapy is carefully chosen and customized to meet the unique needs of every patient and family we serve.
Photobiomodulation, sometimes called “red light therapy” or “near-infrared light therapy,” uses safe, low-level light to stimulate cells. Just like plants use sunlight to grow, our cells use this special light to recharge and work better.
When the light reaches the brain or body, it helps the cells make more energy. This extra energy supports better blood flow, reduces inflammation, and helps the brain and body heal naturally.
Kids who have experienced scary events can learn to feel safer and calmer.
Teens dealing with trauma, bullying, or anxiety often find relief and confidence through Photobiomodulation.
Adults use Photobiomodulation to heal from past trauma, manage stress, and build resilience.
PBM is safe, comfortable, and does not involve medication. Clients simply sit while the light does the work.
Photobiomodulation is supported by studies showing benefits for brain health, mood, and overall wellness.
"I wholeheartedly believe that Bryan and Foster the Mind are the primary reasons for my son’s transformation and success."
"The changes in our family have been dramatic... I feel like a better parent and a better version of myself."
"I can honestly say my life is better than ever and I feel hopeful about the future."
Step 1:
Book a Consultation
We’ll listen, understand your needs, and schedule a brain map to uncover what’s really going on.
Step 2:
Receive Treatment
Using non-invasive, science-backed therapies, we target the root cause, not just the symptoms, so healing can begin.
Step 3:
Experience Lasting Change
Regain focus, calm, and confidence. With lasting changes in the brain, families move from surviving to truly living.
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Bryan Butler, founder of Foster the Mind discovered the power of neuromodulation therapy after decades of depression, anxiety, and psychiatric misdiagnoses from childhood abuse that left him overmedicated, hopeless, and frequently suicidal. His journey of treatment through neurofeedback and then neuromodulation created a profound transformation. After a final suicide attempt he discovered neurofeedback.
Seeing the difference that modern and effective treatment can make for challenging cases led Bryan to found a nonprofit with the goal of restoring hope for traumatized children in the foster care system and beyond.
Today, in addition to working with patients, Bryan is a way shower in the mental health community offering insights and practical modalities to resolve the root causes of mental dysfunction and suffering.
No, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses a much higher level of electrical stimulation. In our experience, TMS treatment may be more expensive than our approach, is typically not EEG-guided for each patient and doesn't include counseling or talk therapy. We find our gentler, highly targeted and individualized treatment based on brain mapping to be more effective.
Traditional neurofeedback requires patients to be very still and concentrate intensely for long periods of time. Even blinking can set back progress. Most patients find it frustrating and may end treatment before seeing any results. This treatment modality is especially difficult for children. In contrast, our neurostimulation therapy requires no effort or concentration. It does most of the work for you.
Treatment sessions last for an hour (including setup time).
Patients are typically treated 2–3 times per week and the schedule may be adjusted as progress unfolds. More frequent treatment is sometimes recommended for out of town patients or traumatic brain injury patients to offer greater improvement in a shorter time frame.
Most patients begin experiencing changes within a few sessions. Because every brain is different, we don’t know up front the total number of treatments to reach the desired outcome. We do work with patients for as long as needed to achieve relief and are known for taking on and resolving challenging cases.
Treatment sessions at the clinic are $250. In-home sessions are billed at a higher rate.
At this time, we are not aware of any insurance plans that cover our treatments. You do have the option of using your HSA (Health Savings Account) to pay for treatment with pretax dollars. We look forward to the day when this proven therapy is covered by insurance!
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Foster the Mind is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to making the world a safe and joyful place for every mind. We work with private pay patients to sustain our clinical practice. We accept support from donors and sponsors to provide free or low-cost treatment to foster children and other underserved populations.
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