Athletes and public figures generally divide into two camps when using red light therapy (photobiomodulation): elite athletes leveraging high-powered panels and beds for deep-tissue recovery, joint pain, and mitochondrial performance, and celebrities using wearable LED masks or panels for collagen production, anti-aging, and skin health.
Famous Sports Figures & Teams
LeBron James (NBA): As part of his reported $1.5+ million annual body maintenance routine, James regularly integrates full-body red and near-infrared light therapy to alleviate joint pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate soft-tissue repair.
Novak Djokovic (Tennis): Long focused on biohacking and recovery science, Djokovic uses photobiomodulation (PBM) to handle grueling tournament schedules and support cellular recovery.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Football/Soccer): Known for his strict recovery regimens, Ronaldo incorporates red light therapy alongside cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen chambers to speed up muscle recovery between matches.
Justin Thomas (PGA Tour): Uses dedicated red light panels at home as a daily staple for recuperation and back rehabilitation.
Michael Phelps (Swimming): Utilised red light therapy during his competitive career to manage delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and sustain back-to-back race performance.
San Francisco 49ers (NFL): Became the first NFL franchise to install a dedicated light therapy recovery room at Levi’s Stadium for player rehab and soft tissue maintenance.
Hollywood Celebrities & Entertainers
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian: Both have frequently shared their use of at home LED face masks and full-body light beds for collagen synthesis, skin texture, and systemic inflammation reduction.
Lady Gaga: Uses red light therapy alongside infrared sauna sessions to manage chronic pain, tension, and fibromyalgia flareups.
Victoria Beckham: Relies on medical grade LED face and neck masks before red carpet events to improve skin elasticity and calm redness.
Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson: Both integrate red light sessions into their skincare routines for anti-aging and natural cellular rejuvenation without downtime.
Jessica Alba: A long-time advocate for clean, evidence-based wellness, Alba has used in-clinic and at-home LED therapy for skin repair since 2015.
Joe Rogan and Dana White: Both use full-body red light beds. Rogan for soft-tissue recovery and retinal health, and White as part of the “Superhuman Protocol” (paired with PEMF and oxygen therapy) to manage systemic inflammation.
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