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About the episode
“There’s such an incredible need for supporting women in this very intimate way.” – Dr. Genevieve Newton
Red light therapy has become a hot topic in wellness conversations, yet for many clinicians, it still feels unclear where it truly fits. Is it a gimmick, a biohacking trend, or a meaningful therapeutic tool? As practitioners, we have to be careful. Our clients don’t need another gadget. We need to understand mechanisms, dosing, safety, and how to integrate a tool into a comprehensive, evidence-informed plan of care.
What makes light therapy compelling in women’s health is that by supporting mitochondrial function, circulation, collagen synthesis, nerve sensitivity, and tissue regeneration, red and near-infrared light offer a cellular-level intervention that complements the musculoskeletal, hormonal, and nervous system work we’re already doing. When used thoughtfully, it can support both short-term symptom relief, like improved lubrication and reduced pain, and longer-term structural changes in tissue integrity and resilience.
Today, I’m joined by Liz Frey and Genevieve Newton of Fringe. At Fringe, they’ve long championed the healing power of light. Their range of targeted red light therapy products has helped thousands of people address localized pain, inflammation, and skin concerns, and they continue to expand the possibilities of what red and near-infrared light can do. In this episode, Liz, Dr. Genevieve, and I explore the science of red, near-infrared, and blue light, how different wavelengths and intensities affect tissue, what research shows for pelvic health conditions and fertility, dosing and contraindications, how to integrate light therapy into your practice, and more.
Enjoy the episode, and let’s innovate and integrate together!
Highlights
- How Genevieve and Liz stepped into product development for pelvic care
- Liz’s role in developing the pelvic wand and integrating it into clinical practice
- What the pelvic wand does and applications for pelvic floor conditions
- The science behind how red, blue, and near-infrared light influences our biology
- Where red light therapy fits into a comprehensive pelvic health treatment plan
- How red and near-infrared light may support cognition, brain fog, and skin health during menopause
- How to gradually introduce red light therapy, including dosing, safety considerations, and contraindications
- How red light therapy may support nerve sensitivity, tissue healing, pelvic floor tension, and intimacy
- Emerging applications, including fertility support, full-body red light systems, and internal light therapy innovations
Learn more about Fringe
- Website: FringeHeals.com [Use code Drummond10 to get 10% off]
- Liz Frey on Instagram: @lizfreypt
- Dr. Genevieve Newton on Instagram: @genevieve_newton
About Liz Frey & Dr. Genevieve Newton
Dr. Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD, spent close to 20 years as a researcher and educator in the field of nutritional sciences before joining Fringe as its Scientific Director. Gen’s job is to “bring the science” that supports Fringe’s products and education. She is passionate about all things Fringe, and is a deep believer in healing body, mind, and spirit using the gifts of the natural world.
Liz Frey is a clinic owner and practicing pelvic health physiotherapist. As an orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapist, Liz’s practice focuses on helping women navigate pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between. Liz is always keen to explore and integrate evidence-based products into her pelvic health practice. This led her to her partnership with Fringe, a company that believes in helping people heal naturally.
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