Claire Brandreth

Upledger CranioSacral Therapist - CST-T MCSS

Canine CranioSacral Therapist - CCCTT

Equine CranioSacral Therapist - CECTT

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Cold Laser Therapy & Acupressure Points

Bringing together science and natural healing, cold laser therapy with acupressure points offers a gentle, effective way to support both horses, dogs and humans. This approach blends modern photobiology — the study of how light influences cellular function — with the ancient wisdom of acupressure and meridian balancing.


By stimulating specific points with low-level laser light, we can encourage the body’s natural ability to heal, release tension, and restore energetic balance. The result is a calm, restorative treatment that promotes physical recovery, relaxation, and overall wellbeing — for everybody, two-legged or four.

1. How Cold Laser Therapy Works

Cold laser therapy uses low-intensity light (usually red or near-infrared wavelengths) to stimulate cellular repair without generating heat.

When the light is absorbed by cells, especially in the mitochondria, it:

  • Boosts ATP production (cellular energy)
  • Enhances circulation and lymph flow
  • Reduces inflammation and pain
  • Accelerates tissue repair and nerve regeneration

Essentially, it helps the body heal faster and more efficiently at the cellular level.

2. How Acupressure Points Work

Acupressure points are specific spots along meridian lines used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Stimulating these points balances the body’s Qi (energy flow), helping restore harmony in organs, muscles, and connective tissues.

3. When You Combine Them

Using cold laser therapy on acupressure points merges modern science with traditional energy medicine:

  • The laser’s photons activate the same neural and energetic pathways that acupressure does.
  • It enhances microcirculation and nerve conductivity at the point.
  • It provides a non-invasive, precise, and deeper stimulation than manual pressure can achieve.

The result is often faster and longer-lasting effects — reduced pain, relaxed muscles, and improved organ function.

4. In Equine and Canine Practice

On horses and dogs, this method is especially useful for:

  • Musculoskeletal tension or injury (e.g., back, neck, or hock issues)
  • Stress or behavioural imbalances
  • Enhancing recovery post-competition or after injury
  • Supporting lymphatic drainage and immune function

Because horses and dogs are highly sensitive, laser stimulation on acupoints can be more gentle and specific than manual pressure — and often better tolerated.

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