# 255: Red Light Therapy: Hype, Hope, or Healing with Dr. Stephanie Gray

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Podcast: [Your Longevity Blueprint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-longevity-blueprint-292621)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/red-light-therapy-hype-hope-or-healing-with-dr-stephanie-gray
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## Resource

Is red light therapy real- or just hype? More and more people are questioning whether it actually does anything, or if it’s just another wellness trend that will quietly fade away over the next 18 months. In today’s solo episode, I explore the science behind red light therapy, explain what we use in our clinic and why, and walk you through what a typical session looks like, highlighting who should avoid this therapy. How to use red light therapy more effectively Focus on consistency over quick wins as results build gradually with repeated sessions Choose clinically validated devices rather than low-powered consumer versions Expose as much skin as possible to allow the light to reach the targeted tissues Use proper eye protection for every session Be upfront about your current medications and health history to allow proper screening Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity. A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your…

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