Laser Therapy University (LTU) is the leading online education portal for low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Also known as photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), LLLT has been researched and studied around the world for over half a century in various medical and veterinary disciplines. Though LLLT was first approved for use in 2002, education and understanding of the basic uses and applications was lacking.
This information gap inspired the first LTU webinar, which debuted in 2009 and detailed how LLLT relieves pain by utilizing light to naturally influence restorative and reparative processes during injury or illness. LTU then launched its monthly webinar program in 2011, providing clinicians with LLLT research, insights and protocols to treat a variety of conditions using the power of light.
The LTU website launched in 2014 with the goal of providing an educational hub for LLLT education to clinicians, practitioners and end users. To date, there are over 90 webinars, 50 videos, nearly 100 protocols, and over 200 research studies available to view on-demand.
In 2019, LTU hosted its first educational symposium, Mastering Priority Principle to Gain Superior Outcomes, which sold out quickly. Over 80 attendees met in Orlando, FL to learn about laser therapy basics, techniques, protocols, research, case studies and more from 20+ experts in various medical and veterinary disciplines. After the overwhelmingly positive response from attendees, LTU plans to host more in-person educational events around the country to provide the necessary hands-on experience to laser practitioners.
Join the over 1,800 members in 30+ countries who trust Laser Therapy University for education and protocols on low-level laser therapy. Become a member for free today and join the mailing list to be notified about upcoming events.
Meet Our Experts
Ernesto Leal-Junior
PhD, MSc, PT
Dr. Ernesto Leal-Junior has spent a majority of his career focusing on photobiomodulation therapy/phototherapy research (Low-Level Laser Therapy and Light Emitting Diode Therapy) for delaying skeletal muscle fatigue, performance enhancement, injury prevention, exercise recovery, pain management and rehabilitation.
At the young age of 38, Dr. Leal-Junior has more than 110 scientific papers published in international peer-review journals, becoming the researcher in this area with more randomized controlled trials published.
Additionally, he has presented more than 50 scientific papers in National and International Congresses. In 2011, he was the recipient of the Young Clinical Research Award in Phototherapy by NAALT, and since 2015 he is a recipient of the Research Productivity Award given by Brazilian Council of Research and Development (CNPq).
Since 2010, he serves as a Full Professor at Nove Julho University in Sao Paulo, Brazil where he is the head of Laboratory of Phototherapy and Innovative Technologies in Health (LaPIT). He has been granted by government research agencies and by private companies with more than $3,000,000 USD in grants and scholarships.
Douglas Johnson
ATC, EES, CLS
Douglas Johnson has over 25 years in the clinical practice and serves as the Senior Vice President, Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Multi Radiance Medical and Chief Science Officer at PhotoOpTx. He is involved in numerous research studies involving PBM that focus on human performance enhancement and rehabilitation. His present area of research involves evaluating the effects of photobiomodulation on neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes.
Named as a clinical advisor to LTU, Mr. Johnson attended Wayne State University and The University of Detroit-Mercy where he earned a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine in 1994. Johnson is current a fellow of the Laboratory of Phototherapy and Innovative Technology, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Christopher Carraway
DC, DIBCN, CLS
Dr. Christopher Carraway graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1985 and is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology and a Charter member of the National Institute of Chiropractic Research and Certified Laser Specialist.
Dr. Carraway has been involved in research projects with the Center for Medicare Services and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in studies comparing the cost effectiveness of chiropractic treatments to medical management of low back pain. He has also been pioneering laser applications and protocols for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, neurogenic bladder, chronic post-surgical scar pain as well as herpes zoster (shingles). In 2013 he was invited to address the North American Association for Laser Therapy concerning his treatment protocols for acute herpes zoster with super-pulsed laser.
Dr. Carraway is the Director of LTU webinars and a Friday afternoon discussion on the LTU Facebook page entitled Case Analysis with Dr. Chris. He frequently writes and lectures on low-level laser therapy and other topics. He is a lifelong resident of New Bern, NC, where he actively practices chiropractic.