Red light therapy – technically photobiomodulation – has quickly become a studio segment of its own in Zurich: from the self-service studio open 365 days a year from 6 am, via mindfulness studios in Seefeld with full-body beds, to the dermatology practice with a light cabin. What matters are wavelengths (typically 630/660 nm red and 810–850 nm near-infrared), power density and whether the whole body or just one area is irradiated. Our comparison shows which providers offer full-body applications, which wavelengths they state and how much a session costs – from CHF 20 in the self-service studio to physician-supervised applications.
By location: Red light in Rotkreuz ZG · Red light in Zollikon
Longevity day clinic near the main station: 360° blood test, DNA and mitochondrial analysis, VO2max, DEXA as well as HBOT, IHHT, red light and cryo chamber.
Cryo chamber at −110 °C, HBOT hyperbaric chamber, IHHT, cold-plasma bed, H₂ inhalation and physician-supervised infusions under one roof in Zurich-West.
Dermatology centre in Seefeld (Hirslanden partner) with full-body light cabin for red light therapy under specialist supervision.
Physician-led practice for metabolic medicine on Seestrasse with HBOT hyperbaric chamber and photobiomodulation.
Red light studio in Seefeld with four full-body cabins, mindfulness studio and health bar: 11 minutes for CHF 33, 22 minutes for CHF 55.
Self-service red light studio in Albisrieden: full-body bed with 630/660/850 nm, CHF 20 per 15 minutes, 365 days from 6 am to 10 pm without booking.
Physician-led longevity centre in a villa on Lake Zurich: HBOT, cryo chamber, IHHT, infusions, infrared and BioAge diagnostics.
Body studio in the old town with red light sauna (CHF 49), red light panel (CHF 44) and red light treadmill, open until 9 pm.
Longevity studio with showroom in Rotkreuz ZG: red light therapy (633/660/850 nm, CHF 55) and IHHT cell training (CellPower).
Lowest list price per provider for this technology (single session or entry offer, per provider website). Full-body red light in Zurich costs between CHF 20 (self-service, 15 minutes) and around CHF 55 per session; subscriptions and customer cards cut the price by 10 to 25 percent.
| Provider | Location | from | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| redGlow Rotlichttherapie | Zürich | CHF 20.– | Single · Package |
| red. House of Collagen | Zürich | CHF 33.– | Single · Subscription |
| Tera Beauty | Zürich | CHF 44.– | Single |
| WOO® Longevity Studio Rotkreuz | Rotkreuz ZG | CHF 55.– | Single · Package |
| Provider | Application | Wavelengths | Power density |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYUN Health & Longevity Clinic | Full body | n/a | n/a |
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | Full body | n/a | n/a |
| Decamed Haut- und Laserzentrum | Full body | n/a | n/a |
| epigeniXzürich – Metabolic Medicine Clinic | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| red. House of Collagen | Full body | n/a | n/a |
| redGlow Rotlichttherapie | Full body | 630 nm, 660 nm, 850 nm | n/a |
| Swiss Center for Health & Longevity | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tera Beauty | Full body | n/a | n/a |
| WOO® Longevity Studio Rotkreuz | n/a | 633 nm, 660 nm, 850 nm | n/a |
“n/a” = not publicly stated by the provider. Providers can complete their data.
Red and near-infrared light penetrates a few millimetres to centimetres into tissue and is absorbed there by enzymes of the mitochondria (mainly cytochrome c oxidase). The assumed mechanism: increased ATP production, altered signalling pathways and modulation of inflammatory processes.
Studies show effects on skin appearance and wound healing, muscle recovery after exertion and certain pain conditions; the quality of evidence varies greatly by application and device. Home devices and masks have far less power than full-body beds in a studio.
A session lasts 10 to 20 minutes; protective goggles are recommended. Red light is not to be confused with infrared heat cabins, which work mainly through heat.
The range goes from CHF 20 for 15 minutes in the self-service studio to around CHF 55 for a supervised full-body session. Memberships and customer cards reduce the price per session significantly.
In the build-up phase most providers recommend three to five sessions a week for four to eight weeks, then one to three sessions for maintenance. A session usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes.
Red light therapy uses visible red and near-infrared in narrow wavelength bands and acts photobiologically on cells – without noticeable heat. Infrared cabins use long-wave infrared as a heat source, like a sauna. Both have their place but are not the same.
Skin appearance, collagen formation and wound healing have the comparatively best evidence. Expect gradual improvement over weeks, not an instant effect – and no substitute for medical treatment of skin diseases.
Red light is considered very safe. Caution with photosensitising medication, acute skin inflammation and known light sensitivity. Eyes should be protected even though the light is not in the UV range.