Red Light Therapy in Ripon

Aim: Calm Aura Healing aims to bring red light therapy to Ripon—supporting pain relief, recovery and wellbeing in a unique local space.

My Story – From Healing Myself to Helping Others

Hi beautiful people, I’m Mandy – founder of Calm Aura Healing, a cosy, nurturing therapy space in the heart of Ripon. After years of living with chronic illness (ME/CFS), I know what it feels like to be exhausted, in pain, and searching for relief. I’ve walked the healing path myself—and that’s why I created this space: to help others feel held, supported, and whole again.

In 2025, I was honoured to be named the Best Wellbeing Specialist in Yorkshire in the Muddy Stilettos Awards—a huge moment that truly affirmed the work I’m doing is having a positive impact. That recognition gave me the confidence to keep growing, dreaming, and expanding what I can offer to the people I serve.

Through sound healing, meditation, Reiki and intuitive sessions, I’ve supported hundreds of people to rest, restore and reconnect with themselves. But now, I want to offer something even deeper—and that’s where red light therapy comes in.

 Why Red Light Therapy?

This project is about more than just adding a new machine. It’s about bringing a powerful, science-backed healing tool to people who need it most—people who are in pain, burnt out, struggling with fatigue, inflammation, or injury, and who can’t always travel to places like York or Leeds for support.

Red light therapy (also known as photobiomodulation) is non-invasive, relaxing and backed by peer-reviewed research. It supports your body at a cellular level—boosting energy, reducing pain and inflammation, improving skin and even enhancing mood and mental clarity.

My vision is to install a  red light therapy unit in my therapy space—accessible to clients of all ages and backgrounds, whether they’re managing a long-term condition, training hard as an athlete, or just looking for natural support for their wellbeing.

 Who It Will Help

Red light therapy is incredibly versatile. It’s especially helpful for:

✅ People living with chronic illness, pain, fatigue or fibromyalgia
✅ Athletes and active bodies wanting better recovery and less soreness
✅ People feeling burnt out, low or anxious
✅ Anyone seeking skin healing, collagen support or injury recovery
✅ Wellness lovers ready to experience something NEW and evidence-backed

 How It Works

This therapy encourages your body to produce more energy, reduce inflammation, repair faster, and feel stronger and clearer—from the inside out.

Here’s what science says:

🧬 Reduces inflammation & pain
A major 2017 review found red light therapy significantly helped reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis. (Hamblin, 2017, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery)

💪 Supports muscle recovery
Athletes using red light therapy had better muscle performance and reduced soreness after training. (Leal-Junior et al., 2019)

🧠 Improves mood & mental clarity
Studies show it can support better brain function and even reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. (Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022)

✨ Boosts collagen & skin healing
It’s also loved in the beauty world for reducing fine lines and improving skin tone—glow up, anyone?

Why It Matters

There is nowhere else in Ripon offering this type of therapy—and that needs to change!

Whether you’re living with chronic illness, managing pain, training hard, or just trying to feel better in your body, this is for YOU. Your support helps me create an accessible space for deep healing right on our doorstep.

 My Vision: A Space Where Science Meets Soul

At Calm Aura Healing, I blend holistic therapies with clinical understanding—something that sets my practice apart. This red light therapy unit will be the first of its kind in Ripon, creating something truly unique in our area.

My goal is to make this treatment affordable, inclusive, and welcoming—not something exclusive or intimidating. A space where someone living with chronic fatigue can lie back and receive light that energises their cells. Where an athlete can recover safely and naturally. Where someone feeling low or overwhelmed can start to feel like themselves again.

This is more than a therapy—it’s a light at the end of the tunnel for so many.

How the Funds Will Be Used

The money raised will go directly toward:

• Purchasing a professional, full-body red light therapy unit and stand 

• Professional training 

• Ensuring a safe, tranquil setup within my current therapy space

• Covering installation, delivery, and setup costs

• Creating intro sessions and access for the community

If we exceed the target, extra funds will go towards a motorised stand, any further extra funds will go towards subsidising and offering low-cost sessions for those who need them most.

What People Say About Calm Aura Healing (taken from Google business page for Calm Aura Healing)

Mandy made me feel relaxed and welcome from the moment I arrived at the beautiful room. The description of what was going to happen during the sound session was fantastic and I was able to feel prepared and totally supported and safe. The sound healing session was amazing, I can highly recommend.

Mandy has a very natural, authentic approach to the work she does. I have had the pleasure of attending a sound bath hosted by her and left feeling incredibly relaxed and calm and slept even better than usual. Thank you 🙏🏼

Mandy is wonderful & I highly recommend getting yourself an appointment at Calm Aura Healing. I visited recently for Sound Therapy & it was professionally delivered, exceeded my expectations & I felt very relaxed indeed. You'll leave feeling completely refreshed without a doubt.

I've been to Calm Aura Healing for both sound and crystal healing.
The space is beautiful and you get an instant feeling of peace as you enter. Mand is wonderful and really looks after you throughout your treatment.
Her sound skills are fantastic, leaving me in a deeply relaxed state. During the crystal healing, she did a guided meditation throughout the treatment which I found deeply relaxing. I felt wonderful after both treatments and I'll definitely be back for more. If you want some time to yourself to relax and feel cared for, the Calm Aura Healing is the place to be. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Thank You for Believing in This

This is more than just a new offering—it’s part of a bigger movement to create accessible, holistic wellness for everyone, especially those often overlooked or left behind by traditional systems.

Whether you pledge, share this campaign, or simply send your love, you’re helping shine a light—literally and energetically—on healing in our community.

Let’s light up Ripon together 

With love,
Mandy x
Founder, Calm Aura Healing

Funding method

All or nothing – this project will only receive pledges if it reaches its target of £3,000 by 31st July 2025 at 12:00pm