Class IV Laser Therapy in Livonia, MI
FDA-cleared, research-backed, and delivered with clinical precision. Our high-intensity laser therapy reduces pain, accelerates tissue repair, and supports recovery at the cellular level, without surgery, injections, or downtime.
Book Your Laser Therapy AppointmentWhat Is Class IV Laser Therapy?
Last reviewed by Dr. Jeremiah Shaft, DC on May 21, 2026
Class IV laser therapy is one of the most versatile and evidence-supported tools in our clinical arsenal at True Health Chiropractic. FDA-cleared and backed by over 6,000 clinical studies, it supports tissue repair and pain reduction at the cellular level, without surgery, injections, or downtime. We use it regularly as a core component of Phase 3 care, the regeneration phase of our Regenerative Longevity Framework, and for patients dealing with chronic pain, nerve conditions, and injuries that have not responded fully to other conservative treatment.
What Class IV Laser Therapy Can Do for You
Benefits of Laser Therapy
- Accelerated Tissue Repair: Stimulates ATP production at a cellular level, giving injured tissue the energy it needs to heal faster and more completely
- Significant Pain Reduction: Decreases pain signals and reduces the inflammatory response responsible for both acute and chronic discomfort
- Reduced Inflammation: Calms the inflammatory cascade in treated tissues without suppressing the broader healing process
- Enhanced Circulation: Increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to injured areas, supporting repair and recovery
- Nerve Regeneration Support: Promotes the regeneration of nerve tissue, making it particularly valuable for neuropathy and nerve-related pain
- Improved Range of Motion and Joint Function: Reduces the stiffness and restriction that inflammation and scar tissue create in joints and surrounding soft tissue
- Faster Post-Surgical Recovery: Accelerates tissue healing and reduces inflammation in patients recovering from orthopedic procedures
- Non-Invasive with No Downtime: Sessions are comfortable, require no preparation, and allow patients to return to normal activity immediately
- Proven Research Foundation: Backed by over 6,000 clinical studies, FDA-cleared since 2002, and consistently demonstrated to reduce pain and improve function across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions
How We Use Laser Therapy at True Health Chiropractic
The Science Behind Photobiomodulation
When laser light at a therapeutic wavelength penetrates tissue, it is absorbed by mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside your cells. This triggers a process called photobiomodulation, which increases the production of ATP, stimulates cellular repair activity, reduces oxidative stress, and promotes the release of anti-inflammatory mediators.
The practical outcome of this process is threefold. Injured cells have more energy to complete the repair work they are designed to do. Inflammation is calmed without blocking the underlying healing cascade. And the biological signals that sustain chronic pain are disrupted, providing relief that builds with each session.
What makes our Class IV laser particularly effective is its power output of up to 40W, which allows the therapeutic light to reach deep tissue structures including spinal discs, joint capsules, and peripheral nerves. Cold lasers and lower-class devices cannot reach these depths at clinically meaningful intensities. The difference is not marginal. It is fundamental to the outcomes we are able to produce.
Conditions We Treat With Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy is effective across a broad range of musculoskeletal, nerve-related, and soft-tissue conditions. The following include the primary conditions where we incorporate laser therapy as a core component of care. Dedicated condition pages provide more detail on the full treatment approach.
How Laser Therapy Fits Into Your Care Plan
At True Health Chiropractic, laser therapy is most commonly applied as part of Phase 3 of our Regenerative Longevity Framework, the regeneration phase, where we focus on structural tissue repair using advanced clinical technologies. It is frequently combined with chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, and soft tissue work for a coordinated approach that addresses the same condition from multiple angles at the same time.
For patients dealing with chronic pain, complex injuries, or conditions that have plateaued with other treatments, laser therapy often produces a meaningful shift in their recovery trajectory. For patients in active recovery, it accelerates a process already moving in the right direction. In either case, your provider will explain exactly how and why laser therapy fits into your specific plan.
What to Expect During a Laser Therapy Session
A laser therapy session is straightforward and comfortable. Your provider will position the laser handpiece over the treatment area and deliver the therapeutic light for a period that typically ranges from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the area and the protocol being used. Most patients describe a pleasant, soothing warmth during treatment. There is no pain, no needles, and no recovery period afterward.
Initial treatment frequency is typically two to three sessions per week, adjusted based on how your body responds. Most patients begin to notice meaningful improvement within the first several sessions, with results continuing to develop as the cellular repair process progresses.
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Services That Work Alongside Laser Therapy
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Serving Livonia, Romulus, And Nearby Detroit Communities
True Health Chiropractic serves patients from Livonia and Romulus, with local reach across the Detroit area. Our Livonia office is convenient for Redford, Detroit, Burton Hollow, Coventry Gardens, Golf View Manor, Clements Circle, Livonia Woods, Stoneleigh Village, Old Rosedale Gardens, Northville, Plymouth, Novi, and Farmington Hills. Our Romulus office also serves Belleville, New Boston, Huron Township, Taylor, Wayne, Canton, and workers near Detroit Metro Airport.
Meet the Team Behind Your Personalized Care
Our providers have direct, hands-on clinical experience with Class IV laser therapy and apply it with the same precision and intentionality they bring to every aspect of patient care. Laser therapy at True Health is never a standalone add-on. It is a deliberate part of a plan built around your specific condition and goals.
Dr. Jeremiah Shaft, DC | Clinic Director
Dr. Shaft has integrated Class IV laser therapy into True Health’s care model as a core regenerative tool within the Regenerative Longevity Framework.
With more than two decades of clinical experience, he applies laser therapy strategically within Phase 3 of the care continuum, targeting conditions where deep tissue repair and cellular regeneration are the priority.
His focus is always on using the right tool for the right reason within a coordinated, outcome-driven plan.
Dr. Christopher Lee, DC | Chiropractor
Dr. Lee incorporated Class IV laser therapy into his practice as part of his commitment to offering patients access to the most effective healing technologies available.
With more than 30 years of clinical experience and a patient base that has included competitive and Olympic-level athletes, he understands how powerful laser therapy can be when applied with clinical precision to the right cases.
He uses it regularly for tendon injuries, nerve-related conditions, and complex musculoskeletal presentations where conventional care alone is not enough.
No. Most patients find laser therapy sessions genuinely comfortable. The most common sensation is a gentle, soothing warmth in the treatment area. There is no discomfort, no needles, and no side effects that would limit your activity after your session.
The difference is substantial. Cold lasers and Class IIIb devices have very low power output and limited depth of penetration. They cannot reach the deep tissue structures where many musculoskeletal conditions originate. Our Class IV laser delivers up to 40W of power, allowing therapeutic light to reach deep into joints, spinal discs, muscles, and nerves at the intensities required to produce meaningful biological change. The clinical outcomes are not comparable.
This depends on the condition being treated, its severity, and how your body responds to treatment. Most patients begin with two to three sessions per week. Many notice meaningful improvement within the first few sessions, with results continuing to develop over the following weeks as the cellular repair process progresses. After your assessment, your provider will give you a clear recommendation and adjust the plan based on your response.
Many patients notice reduced pain and improved mobility within their first few sessions. Full results typically develop over several weeks as tissue repair continues. The speed of improvement depends on the nature and duration of the condition being treated, but consistent improvement with each treatment is what most patients experience.
Yes. Class IV laser therapy has been FDA-cleared for medical use since 2002 and is supported by over 6,000 clinical studies demonstrating its safety and effectiveness. It is delivered professionally with appropriate protective measures. Your provider will review any specific precautions relevant to your case before beginning treatment.
Laser therapy produces excellent results for chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain, tendon and ligament injuries, disc-related conditions, arthritis, neuropathy, and soft tissue injuries of all kinds. It is also effective as an accelerant for post-surgical recovery. Your provider will give you an honest assessment of whether laser therapy is a good fit for your specific condition.
Yes, and this combination often produces the most comprehensive results. Laser therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and shockwave therapy target overlapping aspects of musculoskeletal dysfunction at different biological levels. When coordinated within a structured care plan, they support and amplify each other’s effects. This integrated approach is central to how we use laser therapy at True Health
Coverage for laser therapy varies by insurance plan and the specific diagnosis being treated. Our team will verify your benefits before your first appointment so you have a clear picture of your out-of-pocket costs. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Medicare, and Auto Accident coverage.
No referral is required. You can contact us directly to schedule a consultation. Your provider will assess your condition and confirm whether laser therapy is the right approach before beginning any treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Therapy
Book Your Laser Therapy Appointment in Livonia
If chronic pain, a nerve condition, a tendon injury, or a complex musculoskeletal condition has not fully responded to other conservative care, Class IV laser therapy may be the component that makes the difference. At True Health Chiropractic, we apply it with clinical precision within a coordinated plan built around your specific condition.
Call us at 734-261-2121 or book online to schedule your consultation.