Photo therapy chamber

Abstract

A chamber (10) for providing photo therapy includes an interior cavity (12) defined by four walls (18, 20, 22, 24), a floor (14), and a ceiling (16), wherein at least one of the four walls (18, 20, 22, 24) includes a door (26) configured for movement into the chamber (10). The chamber (10) includes a plurality of panels (30), each panel comprising an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit visible light, wherein when the plurality of the panels (30) is installed on interior surface of the ceiling (16) and on interior surface of the left side wall (18), the back wall (22) and the right side wall (20), the plurality of panels (30) cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the left side wall (18), the back wall (22), the right side wall (20) and the ceiling (16).

Description

PHOTO THERAPY CHAMBERBACKGROUND

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an environmentally controllable chamber that emits at least light in the visible and / or infrared spectrum along with a plurality of modes that supply different energies within the chamber. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an environmentally controllable chamber in which a person can sit or lie to receive light therapy and other energies.

[0002] Subjecting the human body to different wavelengths of visible light and / or infrared light at adequate intensities provides health benefits to the user. Many people desire to utilize photonic energy for treatments or to enhance the effects of exercise, physical therapy, massage and the like.

[0003] The different photonic energies provide different benefits to the user. By way of nonlimiting example, red light (620-750nm) in the visible light spectrum is known to improve skin appearance, such as reducing wrinkles, scars, redness and acne and aid in recovery after working out or experiencing trauma to the person’s body. Green light (525-550nm) is known to improve the appearance of the skin by lessening dark circles, pigmentation, broken capillaries and sunspots and calm irritated or over- stimulated skin. Blue light therapy (405-410nm) can be used to treat acne and can improve skin tone and texture. Yellow light therapy (580-590nm) can reduce the appearance of solar lentigos. Full spectrum white light (400-700nm) can uplift mood and enhance meditative calm.

[0004] The photonic energies also include those in the infrared spectrum (800-1500nm) which can be used for detoxification, pain relief, reduction of muscle tension, relaxation, improved circulation, weight loss, skin purification, boosting of the immune system, aid in lowering of blood pressure and aid in recovery from physical exercise. The combination of photonic energies in the infrared spectrum and the visible light spectrum can have synergistic effects, where the benefits of combining treatments is greater than the benefits of the individual treatments alone in series.SUMMARY

[0005] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a chamber for providing photo therapy. The chamber includes a front wall, a back wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a floor, and a ceiling, wherein interior surfaces of the front wall, the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, the floor and the ceiling define an interior space. The chamber includes a door within one of the front wall, the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, wherein the door is configured to allow ingress into and egress from the interior space of the chamber. The chamber includes a plurality of panels, each panel comprising an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit light within the visible light spectrum,wherein when the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the ceiling the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area of the ceiling and when the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall, the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall. The chamber includes at least one infrared radiation (IR) emitter attached to one of the left side wall, the right side wall, the back wall or the front wall and having at least one natural stone retained within a grid in front of the IR emitter, wherein the at least one natural stone emits wavelengths of infrared photons after accepting photons from the IR emitter.

[0006] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a chamber for providing photo therapy. The chamber includes a front wall, a back wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a floor, and a ceiling, wherein interior surfaces of the front wall, the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, the floor and the ceiling define an interior space. The chamber includes a door within one of the front wall, the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, wherein the door is configured to allow ingress into and egress from the interior space of the chamber. The chamber includes a plurality of panels where each panel comprises an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit light within the visible light spectrum, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit visible light in a light density ranging from about 3 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 200 mW / cm2within the interior space. The chamber includes includes at least one far infrared radiation (FIR) emitter attached to one of the left side wall, the right side wall, the back wall or the front wall and having at least one natural stone retained within a grid in front of the FIR emitter, wherein the at least one natural stone emits wavelengths of infrared photons after accepting photons from the FIR emitter. The chamber includes a controller configured to control the duration of visible light and FIR emitted within the interior space.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a chamber for providing photo therapy. The chamber includes a front wall, a back wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a floor, and a ceiling, wherein interior surfaces of the front wall, the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, the floor and the ceiling define an interior space. The chamber includes a door within one of the front wall, the back wall, the left side wall, the right side wall, wherein the door is configured to allow ingress into and egress from the interior space of the chamber. The chamber includes a plurality of panels where each panel comprises an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit light within the visible light spectrum, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit visible light in alight density ranging from 3 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 200 mW / cm2within the interior space. When the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the ceiling, the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area of the ceiling and when the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall, the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall. The chamber includes at least one far infrared radiation (FIR) emitter attached to one of the left side wall, the right side wall, the back wall or the front wall and having at least one natural stone retained within a grid in front of the FIR emitter, wherein the at least one natural stone emits wavelengths of infrared photons after accepting photons from the FIR emitter. The chamber includes a controller configured to control the duration of visible light and FIR emitted within the interior space.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is a view of a photo therapy chamber, with the front door removed.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a front view of the photo therapy chamber.

[0010] FIG. 3 is the photo therapy chamber.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a view of the photo therapy chamber with the front wall removed with a chaise lounge chair within the interior space.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The present disclosure is directed to a chamber having a plurality of panels containing controllable visible light emitting diode arrays on the interior surfaces of the walls and ceiling to provide phototherapy around a person’s body. The light emitting diode arrays are controllable to emit visible selected color frequencies, such as all of the colors in the visible light spectrum, including but not limited to red light. Energy in the red light wavelengths can penetrate the skin’s layers and be absorbed by cells which can stimulate cellular processes. The therapeutic benefits include improving skin tone, reducing wrinkles, promoting collagen production, reducing inflammation, regulating biocirculation processes, enhancing sleep, reducing redness and acne, enhancing healing processes for cuts and wounds, aiding recovery after working out or experiencing trauma to the person’s body and more. Red light typically refers to light with wavelengths ranging from about 620 nm to 750 nm.

[0013] The chamber described herein comprises a floor and a ceiling that are connected by left and right sidewalls. A back wall connects the left and right sidewalls and the floor and ceiling. A frontwall connects the left and right sidewalls and the floor and ceiling. Inner surfaces of the floor, the ceiling, the left and right sidewalls, the back wall, and the front wall define the internal space.

[0014] The chamber further comprises a plurality of panels, each panel having an array of visible light emitting diodes. The visible light emitting diodes are controllable to emit light in the visible light spectrum including white light and any of the colors in the visible spectrum. In some embodiments the LED arrays are configured to emit red light, having a wavelength from about 620 nm to about 750 nm. The intensity of visible light emitting diodes on each panel may vary depending on the number of LEDs per area, the dimensions of the panel and / or the desired wavelength and / or intensity of the light based upon the amount of power supplied to each LED array. By way of nonlimiting example, an array may include 360 light emitting diodes within an eighty-one square inch area. A typical red-light density used for therapeutic purposes can vary depending on the specific therapy and target application. However, red-light densities typically range from about 2 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 200 mW / cm2. More particularly, the red-light density ranges from about 10 mW / cm2to about 175 mW / cm2. Even more particularly, the red-light density ranges from about 20 mW / cm2. to about 150 mW / cm2.

[0015] Yellow light density and green light density typically range form about 30 mW / cm2to about 120 mW / cm2. Blue light densities typically range from about 25 mW / cm2to about 100 mW / cm2. White light densities typically range from about 30 mW / cm2to about 150 mW / cm2.

[0016] A number of panels installed in a chamber may vary depending on the size of the chamber, the area on the sidewalls and the ceiling and the size of panels containing the array of LEDs. The panels may be the same size or have differing sizes. In an exemplary embodiment, the walls of the chamber and the ceiling of the chamber is almost completely lined with the panels containing LED arrays to maximize amount of visible light emitted into the chamber, which enhances the therapeutic benefits to a user. For example, panels may be installed on the ceiling, left and right sidewalls, and front and back walls. In some embodiments, panels can be installed on the floor with a substantially optically transparent covering over the panels. In some embodiments, it may be desirable to have panels of differing shapes and sizes to accommodate the dimensions of the chamber and maximize the amount of light emitted into the interior space in the chamber. Furthermore, it may be desirable to configure the wiring of the multiple panels in the chamber so that if one or more panels experience an electrical or lighting malfunction, the remaining panels are unaffected. In one or more embodiments, a shape of a panel may be generally a square, a quadrilateral, or an irregular polygonal shape. In an exemplary, nonlimiting embodiment, the panels are a square shape and measure about 9 x 9 inches inlength and width. The panels may be positioned directly next to each other in a grid pattern or spaced apart. For example, panels may be spaced about 0.1 inches to about 4 inches apart.

[0017] The chamber may further comprise one or more infrared radiation (IR) emitters and / or emitters that output photons in the near infrared spectrum (NIR), the mid infrared spectrum (MIR), and / or the far infrared spectrum (FIR). The NIR has a range of wavelengths from about 700 nm to about 1,500 nm. The MIR has a range of wavelengths from about 1,500 nm to about 5,600 nm. The FIR has a range of wavelengths from about 5,600 nm to about 100,000 nm. Utilizing one or more IR emitters that emit photons in the NIR, MIR, and / or FIR frequencies allows a user to experience the benefits of each spectrum of frequencies. For instance, the NIR has shorter wave frequencies which heats the top layer of the skin such that the user experiences the sensation of heat almost immediately upon entering the photo therapy chamber. The MIR provides for total body heating while the FIR provides deep heating the to the user's body. Therefore, the user experiences a nearly immediate photonic experience from the NIR and over time experiences the medium and deeper photonic experiences of the MIR and FIR.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, the front wall includes a door. The door may be hingedly attached to the front wall for movement in and out of the chamber. In another embodiment, the door is a sliding door. The door may be made of a similar material as the chamber or be made of glass or another transparent material to allow a user to see in and out of the chamber. The door and / or door handle may be coated on the interior side with a reflective coating to maximize the retention of the visible light, such as red light, within the chamber. Providing a reflective coating on the glass panels may be especially desirable for a door that is transparent or contains a window. For example, a reflective coating may include a silver coating a gold coating or a polymeric coating. In another embodiment, the door may comprise one or more panels on the interior side of the door. The door may include a handle on one or both sides of the door. The handle may be constructed of a material that does not readily conduct heat to prevent the handle from becoming hot to the touch when the internal space is heated with the infrared emitters

[0019] In one or more embodiments, the chamber comprises a seat for a user to sit and / or lay down inside the chamber. The seat may be a bench, chaise lounge, chair, etc., all of which can be removable. The seat may provide a user with a comfortable and relaxing experience so a user may use the chamber for a desired period of time. The seat may be a bench and the bench may be made of a similar material as the chamber. For example, the seat may be made of wood. In another embodiment, the seat may be made of a material that is substantially optically transparent.The transparent seat may allow red light to pass through the seat to reach a user. For example, the seat may be made of substantially optically transparent plastic material that allows the user to absorb visible on regions of the body engaging the seat or lounge chair. The seat is not limited to the types of materials described herein and may be composed of one or more types of materials.

[0020] In one or more embodiments, one or more IR emitters are located about a seat to provide the NIR, MIR, and / or FIR frequencies to a user sitting on the seat. The IR emitters may emit a full spectrum of N1R / M1R photons on opposing sides of a user such that the N1R / M1R photons provide a balance of NIR / MIR energy absorbed by the body and provide the sensation of near immediate heating upon energizing the emitters in the chamber and sitting on the seat. Additionally, or alternatively, the IR emitter may emit FIR photons.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the FIR emitter(s) may be covered by grids configured to retain natural stones that are exposed to FIR energy and / or pulsed with electrical energy. When exposed to FIR energy and / or pulsed with electrical energy, the natural stones emit desired IR energy, pulsed electromagnetic energy and / or bio-magnetic frequencies (PEMF). Such an exemplary embodiment is described in U.S. Pat. 11,364,391, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, the chamber comprises an IR emitter inside and / or below a seat. This may aid in providing even heating proximate the floor within the chamber. Heat may be provided for a user’ s comfort within the chamber. The IR emitter under the seat may be an FIR / MIR emitter including any suitable emitter that emits FIR / MIR and / or PEMF wavelength energy including, but not limited to, a ceramic emitter and / or a PEMF motor.

[0023] In one or more embodiments described herein, the FIR and / or NIR emitters or FIR and / or NIR emitters may be programmable to also emit MIR such that the same type of emitter or emitter can be installed and configured or programmed to emit MIR. It is also contemplated that the FIR, NIR, and MIR emitters or emitters and / or PEMF emitters can be distinct emitters or emitters configured only for FIR, NIR, MIR and / or PEMF, respectively.

[0024] In one or more embodiments, the chamber may comprise a control panel for controlling various settings of the chamber. For example, the control panel may be used to control a temperature or the wavelength of lighting in the chamber. The control panel may have various settings that allow a user to customize the wavelength of the emitted visible light and the intensity of the emitted visible light. The control panel may have a timer and may be programmed to play music and / or the radio. Thecontrol panel may be connectable to a phone and / or another device via the internet and / or Bluetooth to provide additional modalities.

[0025] The chamber may have an internal space that is of sufficient size to comfortably sit one or more people. For example, the internal space is configured to comfortably sit four adults. By way of non-limiting example, the chamber may have a width of about 3 feet to about 6 feet, a length / depth of about 4 feet to about 8 feet, and a height of about 6 feet to about 10 feet. In one or more embodiments, a non- limiting area of the chamber may be about 4 x 6 feet in length and width. The dimensions provided are exemplary in nature and the dimensions of the chamber may vary depending on a desired use and / or location of the chamber.

[0026] The chamber including the panels and / or IR emitters can be powered utilizing a standard 120- volt circuit with a 20-amp capacity. Having a chamber able to be powered by a 120- volt circuit with a 20-amp capacity aids in minimizing installation expenses, such the installation of a dedicated circuit or the installation of a 220-volt circuit.

[0027] The chamber may be constructed of a sustainable product or eco-friendly product such as aromatic Canadian Red cedar. Red cedar is toxin-free and natural wood having an aromatic quality. However, any suitable wood material or other material is within the scope of the present application.

[0028] The chamber may be shipped in a flat configuration to reduce shipping costs. Furthermore, the modular nature of the chamber allows the chamber to be quickly assembled and disassembled such that if the chamber is desired in a different room in a location or is to be moved, the chamber can be readily disassembled, moved to a new location, and reassembled.

[0029] A chamber described herein is further illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. The chamber 10 comprises a floor 14 and a ceiling 16 that are connected by left and right sidewalls 18 and 20. A back wall 22 connects the left and right sidewalls 18 and 20 and the floor 14 and ceiling 16. A front wall 24 connects the left and right sidewalls 18 and 20 and the floor 14 and ceiling 16 (See FIGS. 2 and 3). Inner surfaces of the floor 14, the ceiling 16, the left and right sidewalls 18 and 20, the back wall 22 and the front wall 24 define an interior cavity 12.

[0030] Referring to FIGS. 2-3, the front wall 24 includes a door 26 that is hingedly attached to the front wall 24 for ingress into and egress out of the chamber 10. The door 26 is typically constructed of a transparent material such that the door 26 allows a user to see in and / or out of the chamber 10 or others to look into the chamber when the user is within the chamber. The inside of the door 26 (chamber-side) may optionally be coated with an optically reflective material to retain the emitted light within the chamber 10. The door 26 further includes a handle 28 on inside and outsidesurfaces of the door 26 to aid in opening and shutting the door. The handle 28 is typically made of material that is substantially non-conductive and resists being heated, such as wood.

[0031] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, the chamber 10 comprises a plurality of panels 30 containing arrays of controllable light emitting diodes. The panels 30 are a relatively uniform size and are positioned in a grid to cover substantially the entire ceiling and most of the area of the walls inside of the chamber 10. Referring to FIG. 1, the back wall 22 comprises a first plurality panels 30 and the ceiling 16 comprises a second plurality panels 30. As further illustrated in FIGS. 2-3, the front wall 24 includes at least one panel 30.

[0032] The plurality of panels covers between more than about 90% of the area of the ceiling and less than 100% of the area of the ceiling. The plurality of panels covers between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the back wall and left side wall and the right side wall area of the ceiling. What is meant by the available area is the area of the substantially vertical internal surfaces of the walls that are uncovered with other items, such as IR emitters, benches and the control panel and the like. The vertical surfaces of the front wall except for the door include a plurality of panels that covers between more than about 90% of the area of the front wall and less than 100% of the area of the front wall.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 3, the chamber 10 comprises a grid 32 secured to the floor 14. One or more panels 30 are located underneath the grid 32. The grid 32 may provide a walkway and / or a resting place for a user to position their feet while using the chamber 10.

[0034] The chamber 10 further comprises a seat 34. Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the seat 34 is configured as a bench that extends from proximate the left sidewall 18 to proximate the right sidewall 20 wherein the seat 34 has a length that is configured to comfortably allow one or more people to sit in the interior cavity 12 of the chamber 10. However, the seat 34 may have varying designs including a chair, or other seating structure to allow a user maximum comfort inside the chamber 10. As further illustrated in FIG. 4, a seat 34 may be any suitable configuration for a person to sit or recline, including but not limited to a chaise lounge chair. The seat 34 is positioned over the panels 30, which are secured to the floor 14 underneath the grid 32, such that red light is emitted upward underneath a user.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the chamber 10 further comprises an IR emitter 36 located on the left sidewall 18 and above the seat 34 proximate the back wall 22 and an IR emitter 36 located on the right sidewall 20 opposite the left IR emitter 36 and above the seat 34 proximate the back wall 22. The IR emitter 36 is typically an FIR emitter that is covered by grids 37 retaining natural stones 38 that, when exposed to FIR energy, heat and emit additional IR energy.

[0036] The chamber 10 can optionally include an IR emitter 40 below the seat 34 to ensure even heating proximate the floor 14 within the chamber 10. The IR emitter 40 typically is a FIR / MIR emitter.

[0037] The chamber 10 further comprises a control panel 42 located on the right sidewall 20.The control panel 42 is configured to control the time of a session, the temperature with the chamber, the wavelength and optional intensity of the visible light and other modalities including sound, aromatherapy, enriched oxygen concentration, halotherapy utilizing salt tiles and the like. However, the control panel can be located on any wall or outside of the internal space.

[0038] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A chamber (10) for providing photo therapy, comprising: a front wall (24), a back wall (22), a left side wall (18), a right side wall (20), a floor (14), and a ceiling (16), wherein interior surfaces of the front wall (24), the back wall (22), the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the floor (14) and the ceiling (16) define an interior space (12); a door (26) within one of the front wall (24) , the back wall (22), the left side wall (18), and / or the right side wall (20), the door (26)configured to allow ingress into and egress from the interior space (12) of the chamber (10); a plurality of panels (30), each panel comprising an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit light within the visible light spectrum, wherein when the plurality of the panels (30) is installed on interior surface of the ceiling (16) the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area of the ceiling and when the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the left side wall (18), the back wall (22) and the right side wall (20), the plurality of panels (30) cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the left side wall (18), the back wall (22) and the right side wall (20); and at least one infrared radiation (IR) emitter (36) attached to one of the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the back wall (22) or the front wall (24) and having at least one natural stone (38) retained within a grid in front of the IR emitter (36), wherein the at least one natural stone (38) emits wavelengths of infrared photons after accepting photons from the IR emitter (36).

2. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the seat comprises a bench extending from proximate the right side wall to proximate the left side wall.

3. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the seat comprises a chair.

4. The chamber of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of panels comprises a polygonal configuration.

5. The chamber of claim 4, wherein the polygonal configuration comprises a square configuration.

6. The chamber of claim 4, wherein the plurality of panels is installed as a grid on the ceiling, the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall.

7. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit red light in a light density ranging from 3 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 200 mW / cm2within the interior space.

8. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit red light in a light density ranging from 10 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 175 mW / cm2within the interior space.

9. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit red light in a light density ranging from 20 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 150 mW / cm2within the interior space.

10. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the visible light emitted by the arrays of LEDs comprises red light having wavelengths ranging from about 620 nm to 750 nm.

11. The chamber of claim 1 , wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit yellow light or green light in a light density ranging from 20 mW / cm2to about 150 mW / cm2within the interior space.

12. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit blue light in a light density ranging from 25 mW / cm2to about 100 mW / cm2within the interior space.

13. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit white light in a light density ranging from 30 mW / cm2to about 150 mW / cm2within the interior space.

14. A chamber (10) for providing photo therapy, comprising: a front wall (24), a back wall (22), a left side wall (18), a right side wall (20), a floor (14), and a ceiling (16), wherein interior surfaces of the front wall (24), the back wall (22), the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the floor (14) and the ceiling (16) define an interior space (12); a door (26) within one of the front wall (24), the back wall (22), the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the door (26) configured to allow ingress into and egress from the interior space (12) of the chamber (10); a plurality of panels (30), each panel (30) comprising an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit light within the visible light spectrum, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels (30) emit visible light in a light density ranging from 3 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 200 mW / cm2within the interior space; and at least one far infrared radiation (FIR) emitter (36) attached to one of the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the back wall (22) or the front wall (24) and having at least one natural stone (38) retained within a grid (37) in front of the FIR emitter (36), wherein the at least one natural stone (38) emits wavelengths of infrared photons after accepting photons from the FIR emitter (36); and a controller (42) configured to control the duration of visible light and FIR emitted within the interior space (12).

15. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit red light in a light density ranging from 10 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 175 mW / cm2within the interior space.

16. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit red light in a light density ranging from 20 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 150 mW / cm2within the interior space.

17. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the visible light emitted by the arrays of LEDs comprises red light having wavelengths ranging from about 620 nm to 750 nm.

18. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit yellow light or green light in a light density ranging from 20 mW / cm2to about 150 mW / cm2within the interior space.

19. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit blue light in a light density ranging from 25 mW / cm2to about 100 mW / cm2within the interior space.

20. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit white light in a light density ranging from 30 mW / cm2to about 150 mW / cm2within the interior space.

21. The chamber of claim 14, wherein when the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the ceiling the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area of the ceiling and when the plurality of the panels is installed on interior surface of the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall, the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall.

22. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the seat comprises a bench extending from proximate the right side wall to proximate the left side wall.

23. The chamber of claim 14, wherein the seat comprises a chair.

24. The chamber of claim 14, wherein each of the plurality of panels comprises a square configuration.

25. The chamber of claim 21, wherein the plurality of panels is installed as a grid on the ceiling, the left side wall, the back wall and the right side wall.

26. A chamber for providing photo therapy, comprising: a front wall (24), a back wall (22), a left side wall (18), a right side wall (20), a floor (14), and a ceiling (16), wherein interior surfaces of the front wall (24), the back wall (22), the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the floor (14) and the ceiling (16) define aninterior space (12); a door (26) within one of the front wall (24), the back wall (22), the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the door (26) configured to allow ingress into and egress from the interior space (12) of the chamber (10); a plurality of panels (30), wherein when the plurality of the panels (30) is installed on interior surface of the ceiling (16) the plurality of panels cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area of the ceiling (16) and when the plurality of the panels (30) is installed on interior surface of the left side wall (18), the back wall (22) and the right side wall (20), the plurality of panels (30) cover between more than about 90% and less than 100% of the of the available area on the left side wall (18), the back wall (22) and the right side wall (20), wherein each panel (30) comprising an array of light emitting diodes configured to emit light within the visible light spectrum, wherein the array of LEDS in the plurality of panels emit visible light in a light density ranging from 3 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW / cm2) to about 200 mW / cm2within the interior space; and at least one far infrared radiation (FIR) emitter (36) attached to one of the left side wall (18), the right side wall (20), the back wall (22) or the front wall (24) and having at least one natural stone (38) retained within a grid (37) in front of the FIR emitter (36), wherein the at least one natural stone (38) emits wavelengths of infrared photons after accepting photons from the FIR emitter (36); and a controller (42) configured to control the duration of visible light and FIR emitted within the interior space.

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