MITO LIGHT cabin in Marbella: photobiomodulation, wellness and medical indications

The MITO LIGHT Master 5.0 cabin is a photobiomodulation system that exposes a large body surface area to visible red and near-infrared light using LED technology.

At Clínica Valorian, in Marbella, we use it within a medical framework: before any session we assess your situation and clearly explain what it may offer, what has not been proven and what precautions are necessary.

What is photobiomodulation?

Photobiomodulation (photobiomodulation therapy, PBM) is a non-invasive technique that uses specific wavelengths of visible and near-infrared light. It does not use ultraviolet or ionising radiation.

Light can interact with cellular components, particularly the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and modulate processes related to energy metabolism, inflammation and tissue repair.

The response depends on the wavelength, irradiance, delivered energy, duration and frequency of the sessions. This is why the results of one protocol cannot be automatically transferred to a different device or a different form of exposure.

Technical specifications of the device

The clinic uses the MITO LIGHT Master 5.0 device, a photobiomodulation system based on visible red and near-infrared LED technology.

The device features 990 dual-chip LED diodes and six wavelengths: 630, 660 and 670 nm (red light), and 810, 830 and 850 nm (near-infrared).

It includes independent intensity control for each wavelength, selection of red light, infrared or combined mode, a timer and four pre-configured programmes: Complete Therapy, Skin & Beauty, Evening Recovery and Ambient Light.

Its dimensions are 183 × 53 × 6.5 cm, with an emission angle of 30°. The spectrometric irradiance declared by the manufacturer is 90 mW/cm² at a distance of 15 cm, under its measurement conditions.

The standard session duration at the clinic is 20 minutes, with the possibility of adjusting the parameters based on individual assessment.

The four programmes of the device

The manufacturer includes four pre-configured programmes:

The device also allows manual selection of red light, near-infrared, or a combination of both, with individual intensity adjustment across the six wavelengths.

Wellness and medical indications: a necessary distinction

Wellness uses

Full-body cabin sessions are carried out for wellness purposes: relaxation, recovery, and general skin care, in line with the objectives the manufacturer states for its programmes.

These are wellness experiences, not treatments for a disease, and the response varies from person to person.

Medical indications with scientific support

In medicine, photobiomodulation has scientific evidence for certain supportive care applications, particularly the prevention of oral mucositis associated with oncological treatments through specific protocols.

Those protocols are intraoral and localised, with defined devices, doses and application times. A whole-body cabin is not equivalent, and its results cannot be extrapolated to a 20-minute session.

Other applications, such as radiodermatitis, peripheral neuropathy, lymphoedema and cancer-related fatigue, continue to be the subject of research, with varying levels of evidence.

Photobiomodulation and cancer: our rule

It is essential to clarify that photobiomodulation does not destroy cancer cells, does not cure cancer, and does not replace chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or other oncological treatments.

The safety and efficacy of whole-body LED sessions in patients with active cancer have not been sufficiently established.

If you have had cancer and have already completed your treatments, a session may be considered after an individual medical evaluation that takes into account the type of tumour, the time elapsed, your current situation and, where applicable, the opinion of your oncologist.

If you are undergoing oncological treatment and are interested in photobiomodulation for a specific complication, such as oral mucositis, discuss it with your oncology team: validated protocols are specific and localised.

What does a session involve?

Before the first session, we carry out a medical assessment: we review your medical history, the medications you are taking — some of which may be photosensitising — your goals and any possible contraindications.

A standard session lasts 20 minutes. The programme, intensity and wavelengths are adjusted according to the individual assessment, and the frequency of sessions is also personalised.

The exposure covers an extensive body surface area, depending on the position and configuration of the panels.

Safety and contraindications

Photobiomodulation is generally well tolerated when applied correctly. It may cause discomfort, a sensation of warmth, transient erythema or skin irritation.

Certain photosensitive conditions, photosensitising medications, eye problems and other clinical circumstances must be taken into account.

The informed consent form explains, in plain language, the expected benefits, the limitations of the evidence and the existing uncertainties.

Photobiomodulation at Clínica Valorian, Marbella

Our aim is to provide rigorous medical information: distinguishing what has been demonstrated, what is promising and what still lacks sufficient evidence, without making promises about results.