Light Therapy (Anodyne Therapy)


Support for Strength & Balance • Pain Relief

Fall Prevention • Improved Sensation & Circulation

Anodyne Light Therapy Program at Columbia County Health System uses medical grade therapeutic infrared light to help reduce pain, improve circulation, and restore sensation in affected areas. This gentle, non-invasive treatment supports balance, strength, and overall well-being when integrated with your Physical or Occupational Therapy program.

Feel Better. Move Better. Live Better.

If you’re dealing with nerve pain, numbness, or poor circulation, even simple daily activities can become frustrating.

Light Therapy—also known as Anodyne Therapy—offers a gentle, non-invasive way to help your body heal, reduce discomfort, and get you moving again.

At Columbia County Health System, this treatment is often part of a personalized Physical Therapy plan designed to help you regain confidence and independence.

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Anodyne therapy treating foot neuropathy and circulation

A Specialized Treatment You Won’t Find Everywhere

Light Therapy (Anodyne Therapy) is not widely available in rural communities.

Columbia County Health System is proud to offer this advanced treatment option locally—so you don’t have to travel long distances to access care that can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and restore sensation.

For many patients in our region, this means getting the care they need closer to home, with a team they trust.

What Is Light Therapy?

Light Therapy uses infrared light energy to stimulate your body at a cellular level.

This process helps:

  • Increase blood flow

  • Deliver oxygen to damaged tissue

  • Support natural healing

You won’t feel pain during treatment—most patients experience a warm, relaxing sensation.

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How It Helps You

Patients often notice meaningful improvements like:

  • Less pain and discomfort

  • Better circulation in hands and feet

  • Improved sensation (especially with neuropathy)

  • Increased balance and stability

  • More confidence walking and moving

The goal isn’t just symptom relief—it’s helping you get back to your life.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Light Therapy can benefit people dealing with:

  • Peripheral or diabetic neuropathy

  • Chronic pain

  • Poor circulation

  • Balance or mobility issues

  • Recovery after injury

If you’ve been told “there’s not much that can be done,” this therapy may offer another option.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Light Therapy can benefit people dealing with:

  • Peripheral or diabetic neuropathy

  • Chronic pain

  • Poor circulation

  • Balance or mobility issues

  • Recovery after injury

If you’ve been told “there’s not much that can be done,” this therapy may offer another option.

What to Expect

  • Comfortable, in-clinic treatment

  • Sessions typically last 20–30 minutes

  • No downtime afterward

  • Can be combined with other therapies

Our team will guide you every step of the way.

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Take the First Step Toward Feeling Better

You don’t have to live with constant pain, numbness, or instability—or travel far to find advanced treatment options.

Let’s talk about whether Light Therapy is right for you.

📞 Call 509-382-3202 to schedule an appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia County Health System serves patients from Dayton, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Pomeroy, and surrounding communities seeking advanced Physical Therapy and Light Therapy services.