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DR NIMA MAHMOODI

THE LOWDOWN

FDA-cleared energy-based wellness device Emerald Laser allows the body to repair, restore, and rejuvenate itself by harnessing its capability to function at a much higher level through cellular activity, allowing the reduction of fat without harming the fat cells. Emerald uses 10 x 532nm true green laser beams (monochromatic, collimated, and coherent) to create small transitory pores for the fatty liquids in fat cells to seep out. The fatty liquids are naturally flushed from the body through the lymphatic system. The brain then begins a communication cascade throughout the fat organ, causing other fat cells to act in a healthy way. The laser also causes collagen reprofiling, in turn improving the appearance of cellulite.

Whole-body cryotherapy is a treatment whereby the whole body is subject to intensely cold temperatures for up to three minutes. Aiming to boost vitality, health, vibrance and immunity, the treatment is credited with positively affecting both the mind and the body. Whole-body cryotherapy can also help patients who suffer from migraines, inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and psoriasis, chronic pain, or mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, or depression.

THE EXPERIENCE

For ten weeks over the summer, my visits to Remedi London to see Dr Nima Mahmoodi and Dr Diana Bennett became a comforting ritual. The Vauxhall clinic, with its artistically bohemian design and inspirational murals, felt like a calm and friendly sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. On each visit, I strip to my underwear and lay under the laser for half an hour – fifteen minutes on my front abdomen followed by fifteen on my back. Initially, I tried to answer emails while under the green beams, but, after a few sessions, I accepted it as a good opportunity to take some downtime, meditate and catch up with my thoughts.

“Energy is the life force of everything,” says Dr Mahmoodi. “Everything we do and encounter in life is based on energy.” With that in mind, he is a natural advocate of Erchonia’s energy-based wellness device. The treatments are also painless, with no downtime, bruising, freezing or notable side effects.

For the second stage of my weekly routine, I don thick, kneehigh socks, slippers, woollen gloves, ear warmers and a face mask, brace myself and head into Remedi London’s version of Narnia, a whole-body cryotherapy booth with inbuilt speakers and snowstorm effect. The human body responds to temperatures down to -85 degrees, prompting the release of endorphins, activating the immune system, detoxifying cells, and activating healing processes. I also get a kick out of choosing a three-minute song to dance to while the timer ticks down to my release.

THE VERDICT:

During the Emerald sessions, I felt a weird tingly sensation in the treated areas. My waist has lost three inches, which may also be due to a lower calorie intake since the sessions commenced. I developed a love-hate relationship with the cryotherapy sessions. During the session, I felt anxious and, obviously, extremely cold, but I slept like a baby afterwards and always came out smiling. It is hard to dispute that my sessions at Remedi London released endorphins, not only from the treatments but also from my lovely chats with Dr Mahmoodi and Dr Bennett who made me feel very welcome.

BUSINESS BENEFITS:

Emerald Laser has a fast setup time and runs unattended so staff can accomplish other tasks during a session. It is also the only lipo laser that can be used on patients with a BMI up to 40, providing a solution for fat loss for everybody. Both Emerald Laser and cryotherapy can be used in conjunction with other treatments to offer a combination protocol.

This article appears in October 2023

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