From Pain to Power: Forrest Smith on Red Light Therapy, Innovation & Healing at Home

In this episode of Healthy Waves, Avik Chakraborty dives deep into the science and soul of red light therapy with Forrest Smith, CEO and co-founder of Kineon. Forrest shares how his personal pain and athletic injuries led him to innovate wearable red light technology that makes healing accessible at home. They explore how red light therapy reduces inflammation, supports tissue repair, and is disrupting the pharmaceutical approach to chronic pain. From acute injuries to long-term osteoarthritis, Forrest explains how Move+ Pro is revolutionizing recovery—one joint at a time.

About the Guest:Forrest Smith is a startup veteran and CEO of Kineon, a pioneer in wearable laser therapy devices. With two decades of global manufacturing experience and a background in athletics, Forrest created the Move+ Pro—an affordable, portable red light therapy device aimed at reducing pain and enhancing mobility. His mission is to democratize recovery and shift healthcare from reactive to proactive, empowering people to heal on their own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Red light therapy can reduce inflammation, speed recovery, and minimize dependence on painkillers.

• Move+ Pro brings clinical-grade red light therapy into daily routines—usable during commuting, coffee time, or meditation.

• Ideal for treating arthritis, tendonitis, post-surgery scars, and repetitive stress injuries.

• Healing isn’t instant, but consistent use shows measurable results within weeks.

• Kineon is expanding into diagnostics and supplements to further support cellular recovery and brain health.

• The future of wellness tech is personal, portable, and powerful.

Connect with Forrest Smith:Website: www.kineon.ioEmail: hello@kineon.ioInstagram: @kineon_labsJoin their community: 7,000+ member Facebook group (linked on website)Medical professionals: Ask about the “Pain to Possible” initiative

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