What Is a Photobiomodulation Bed?
A photobiomodulation (PBM) bed is a full-body system that delivers specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light during a comfortable, timed session. Operators install these beds as a general wellness service that clients book for relaxation, recovery support, and healthy-looking skin appearance.
Unlike handheld devices or panel arrays, a full-body bed provides consistent, uniform coverage in a single session with minimal staff involvement. This makes it practical for high-throughput clinic environments where appointment density and client experience both matter.
PBM vs "Red Light Therapy" — Terminology for Operators
"Photobiomodulation" and "red light therapy" describe the same general category. PBM is more technical; "red light therapy" is more recognizable to consumers. Both are appropriate for your service menu — choose based on your audience.
Who Uses These Beds?
Clinic operators across multiple industries add full-body red light beds to create a new service line.
Med Spas
Add a high-margin wellness service that complements existing aesthetic offerings.
Chiropractic
Support recovery routines and add a membership-friendly service to your practice.
Wellness Centers
Expand your wellness offering with a full-body red light experience clients book regularly.
Fitness Recovery
Give athletes and members a recovery option that drives repeat visits and retention.
How Clinics Generate Revenue
Revenue comes from session volume multiplied by session price. Operators typically structure offerings as single sessions, multi-session packages, monthly memberships, and add-on bundles paired with existing services.
Revenue projections are illustrative estimates. Actual results vary.
Workflow Fit
Sessions run 12 to 15 minutes on the Pinnacle Bed. After initial client orientation, most sessions are self-serve — the client starts the session, the bed runs its program, and staff involvement is minimal.
The bed fits a standard treatment room. Dahlia provides room layout guidance, electrical requirements, and a throughput planning worksheet during consultation.
Buying Checklist for Operators
Space & Power
Room dimensions, electrical, ventilation
Throughput Plan
Sessions/day, booking flow, staff time
Pricing Strategy
Sessions, packages, memberships, bundles
Financing
Monthly payments, terms, approval process
Installation
Delivery timeline, setup, room prep
Warranty & Service
Coverage, response expectations, maintenance
Trusted by Clinics Nationwide
We added the Pinnacle Bed six months ago and it books consistently. The install was smooth and the team walked us through the entire rollout.
Our clients love the experience. It fits right into our existing service menu and the membership packaging has been a strong retention driver.
The utilization guidance was what sold us. We had a plan for pricing, packaging, and booking flow before the bed even arrived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Operators add red light therapy beds as a general wellness service. Clients book sessions for relaxation, recovery routines, and healthy-looking skin support. The bed fits into existing appointment flows with minimal staff involvement.
Revenue depends on session pricing, daily volume, and utilization rate. Operators typically price sessions between $50 and $150 and target 5 to 15 sessions per day. Use our ROI calculator for a personalized estimate. Results vary.
The Pinnacle Bed requires a dedicated room of approximately 8x10 feet with a standard 20-amp outlet. Dahlia provides detailed install specifications during consultation.
Sessions run 12 to 15 minutes. After initial orientation, most sessions are self-serve, requiring minimal staff time per appointment.
Dahlia includes commercial warranty coverage with remote diagnostics, replacement part shipping, and documented response expectations. Full details covered during consultation.
Yes. Financing options allow operators to spread cost over time. Many structure payments so session revenue covers monthly financing from month one.
Full-body beds provide consistent, full-coverage sessions with minimal staff involvement. Panels require manual positioning and cover smaller areas. For high-throughput clinics, beds generally offer better utilization.
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Content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Results vary. Consult qualified professionals regarding health decisions.