For so many people, pain management turns into a long relationship with pills.
Not because they want it — but because they don’t see another option.
I know this personally.
After a traumatic childbirth that deeply impacted my body, I later underwent hip surgery. What followed was a familiar cycle: pain medications, side effects, fogginess, and feeling disconnected from myself. I needed relief — but the very thing meant to help was making me feel worse.
I eventually had to come off the pain meds.
But I was still in pain.
And my body wasn’t healing quickly.
That moment became the beginning of a very different relationship with pain — one rooted in supporting the nervous system instead of suppressing symptoms.
Pain Is a Nervous System Experience
Pain isn’t just happening in the tissue.
It’s processed through the nervous system.
When the nervous system is overwhelmed, inflamed, or stuck in a stress response, pain tends to:
- linger longer
- heal more slowly
- feel louder and more consuming
This is why cycles of:
- chronic pain
- medication layering
- stalled recovery
- emotional exhaustion
are so common.
What I began to explore — first out of necessity, then out of deep curiosity — was how light, heat, sound, and vibration could help the nervous system downshift, allowing the body to do what it already knows how to do: heal!
Red Light Therapy: Cellular Support for Pain & Recovery
Red light therapy (also known as photobiomodulation) was one of the first things that truly helped me.
Red and near-infrared wavelengths interact with the mitochondria, the energy producers inside our cells. Research suggests photobiomodulation may:
- increase ATP (cellular energy) production, supporting tissue repair
- reduce pain intensity in conditions such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia
- improve function and recovery across a range of pain-related conditions
For me, red light didn’t just ease pain — it helped my body recover. Sessions felt grounding, warming, and restorative rather than stimulating.
Healing finally felt supported instead of forced.
Infrared Sauna: Heat, Circulation & Nervous System Let-Down
Infrared sauna became another key layer in my healing journey, especially when combined with red light therapy.
Infrared heat can:
- increase circulation and blood flow
- reduce muscle soreness and joint stiffness
- support relaxation — a cornerstone of nervous system regulation
While research on long-term detoxification is still emerging, sauna use supports sweating and circulation, which are natural pathways the body uses to move fluids and metabolic byproducts. Consistent sauna use is also associated with improved cardiovascular markers and overall circulatory health.
For me, sauna brought:
- deeper relief
- better sleep
- a sense that my body was finally exhaling
Pain softened. Healing sped up. I began trusting my body again.
Vibroacoustic Therapy: Sound + Vibration for Pain Relief
Later in my journey, I discovered vibroacoustic therapy, and everything changed.
What surprised me most was how immediate the relief felt.
Unlike some therapies that build slowly, vibroacoustics often created a noticeable shift during the session. My pain didn’t disappear permanently at first — but it was gone for days afterward. Most importantly, it stopped dominating my awareness.
My body felt safe enough to let go.
Over time, with consistency, the pain resolved completely.
Vibroacoustic therapy uses low-frequency sound delivered through gentle vibration, engaging the nervous system directly. Emerging research suggests it may:
- reduce acute and chronic pain
- support parasympathetic (rest-and-repair) nervous system activity
- improve relaxation, regulation, and emotional processing
This is why vibroacoustics is now central to what I offer at True You Collective — because I lived the transformation first.
Why I Layer These Modalities
At True You Collective, nothing exists in isolation.
Pain is rarely just physical.
Healing is rarely one-dimensional.
That’s why I layer:
- Vibroacoustic therapy to calm and regulate the nervous system
- Red light therapy to support cellular repair and inflammation reduction
- Infrared sauna to encourage circulation, release, and deep relaxation
Together, they create something more powerful than any single modality alone.
This is nervous system alchemy.
Clients often tell me:
- “My pain feels quieter.”
- “I finally feel relief without being numb.”
- “I didn’t realize how much my body was holding.”
I recognize that feeling — because I lived it first.
Imagine a Different Relationship With Pain
This isn’t about rejecting medicine.
It’s about expanding options.
Imagine your life with:
- less reliance on pills
- more trust in your body
- a nervous system that feels supported instead of overwhelmed
- root-cause healing that respects your pace
Healing doesn’t have to be harsh to be effective.
Sometimes the most powerful shifts happen when the body feels safe enough to soften.
🌿 A Gentle Invitation
If something in this resonated, you’re not alone.
Many people in Arvada and the greater Colorado area are quietly living with nervous system overload without realizing there are body-based ways to support regulation and recovery.
At True You Collective in Arvada, CO, we offer nervous system–focused, non-invasive modalities — including vibroacoustic therapy, sound and frequency-based support, red light therapy, and infrared sauna — designed to help the body feel safe enough to recalibrate.
There’s no pressure to have it all figured out.
Sometimes the next step is simply listening to your body a little more closely.
If you’re curious, you’re welcome to explore more at trueyoucollective.com or learn about our offerings when the timing feels right. Book Now: https://trueyoucollective.com/booking/
