✨ Let’s Talk About Red Light Therapy & “Weight Loss” ✨

April 7, 2026

One question we get often is:
“Does red light therapy help with weight loss?”

The honest answer?
👉 That’s not how we market it — and here’s why.

While some of our patients do experience weight loss during their treatment journey, red light therapy itself is not a weight loss treatment. We believe in being transparent and science-based in everything we offer.

💡 What red light therapy does support:
✔️ Inch loss & body contouring
✔️ Skin tightening & improved elasticity
✔️ Reduction in the appearance of cellulite
✔️ Metabolic support at the cellular level

Red light therapy works by stimulating your cells (mitochondria) to function more efficiently. This can help your body release stored fat from fat cells — which is why many patients notice inches lost before the scale changes.

⚖️ So why not advertise weight loss?
Because true, sustainable weight loss depends on multiple factors:
• Nutrition
• Hormones
• Activity level
• Overall metabolic health

We don’t believe in overselling or making promises that don’t tell the full story.

✨ What we do see:
Patients often tell us their clothes fit better, their skin looks firmer, and they feel more confident — sometimes even before they notice changes on the scale.

💙 Our focus will always be:
✔️ Real results
✔️ Honest expectations
✔️ Whole-body wellness

If you’re looking to support your metabolism, improve body composition, and feel better in your skin — red light therapy can be a powerful tool as part of your overall wellness plan.

📞 Call us to learn more or schedule your session!

Carter Telehealth’s Appointment Cancellation Policy

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1. Please note that Carter Telehealth requires a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, this includes same day appointments. This will allow us the opportunity to provide care to another patient. Failure to cancel or reschedule your appointment prior to this time will result in a $25 cancellation fee, charged to the card on file.

2. Unfortunately, a “No-Show” or missed appointment, without the proper 24-hour notification will also result in a $25 cancellation fee. We apologize for any inconvenience.

3. If you are 15 or more minutes late for your appointment, you will be considered a “No Show” and the appointment will be cancelled. If you are having trouble logging in and/or know you will be late, please call or text the office at 606-225-4443 to let the provider know and see how they can assist you.

4. As a courtesy, you will receive an appointment reminder call/text/email one day prior to your appointment. Please note, if a courtesy reminder is not received, the cancellation policy remains in effect. The reminder is a courtesy, not a condition to the cancellation policy.

5. Providers at Carter Telehealth are licensed to practice within the state of Kentucky ONLY. For this reason, the patient must be in the state of Kentucky at the time of the telehealth visit or the appointment will be cancelled. A $25 processing fee will be applied to the card on file.

6. If the provider must cancel for any reason, you will be refunded the full amount of the prepayment. Please understand that if/when it happens, we are regretfully cancelling and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause you.

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