Exploring Red Light Therapy with Kineon CEO Forrest Smith

Exploring Red Light Therapy with Kineon CEO Forrest Smith | Building a Fighter Podcast In this episode of the Building a Fighter Podcast, Dr. Austin Schoen sits down with Forrest Smith, CEO of Kineon, to delve deep into the world of red light therapy. They discuss Forrest's background in sports and technology, the science behind red light and near-infrared (NIR) therapy, and the innovative Kineon Move Plus device. They also explore practical applications of red light therapy for injury recovery, sports performance, systemic health benefits, and potential future technologies such as a transcranial device for brain health. Whether you're an athlete, clinician, or someone interested in biohacking, this episode offers valuable insights into cutting-edge health technologies. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:02 Forrest Smith's Background and Journey 01:58 Mission and Technology of Kineon 04:48 Understanding Red Light Therapy 06:57 Clinical Applications and Benefits 09:07 Quality Control and Testing 10:25 Challenges in Pain Measurement 12:02 Deep Dive into Wavelengths and Effects 18:48 Transcranial Device and Brain Health 25:17 Objective Measures and Future Innovations 33:29 Exploring Red Light Therapy Benefits 34:20 Remote Photobiomodulation and Fertility 37:43 Endometriosis and Female Health 41:32 Comparing Red Light Panels and Move Plus 46:34 Red Light Therapy for Athletes 50:28 Practical Applications and Future Research 55:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations If you're looking to get in touch with Forrest, head to @kineon_labs on Instagram or shoot him an email at [email protected] Finally, if you want to get healthier and perform better on and off the mat, head over to Buildingafighter.com . No matter the goals, we have options to help you dominate them!