Editor’s Note (Updated 2025)
The following article was originally published in Echo Weekly (November 2010) and written by Mandy Richardson. It is shared here in its original form for archival and educational purposes.
Please note that the language used in this piece reflects terminology and perspectives common at the time, including references to “laser therapy,” “healing,” and treatment outcomes. These do not reflect the current framework or service model of Ottawa Laser Solutions.
Today, Ottawa Laser Solutions offers a non-medical, wellness-based approach known as Low-Level Laser Stimulation (LLLS). This technique is intended to support relaxation, balance, and self-directed habit change. LLLS is not a form of medical treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any health condition.
For current information about our wellness-based services, please explore our updated website at www.ottawalasersolutions.com.
Mandyland – Produced from Echo Weekly
by Mandy Richardson
November 11 – 17, 2010
It’s not every day that I let a stranger laser me, but Dave Hanemmayer (aka Lazer Dave), is a Mandyland exception. Why? Because thanks to him and his lasers, my insomnia is no longer, my sleeps are now solid, and my back and shoulder pain has dissolved. So, FYI: Laser is not just for correcting vision. It aids in weight loss, pain and stress reduction and smoking cessation as well. And for those who are a bit heeby-geeby about needles, laser therapy is also a safe and non-invasive alternative to acupuncture, hitting all the same acupuncture points and therefore creating a super quick healing response in the body painlessly.
Laser therapy has been proven effective by over 2,500 scientific studies, and what’s really amazing is that there is no pain response during treatment and most people feel quite pleasant afterward; much like you would feel after having a glass of wine. Using Chinese medicine as the guide, laser therapy pinpoints acupuncture points painlessly and quickly reduces inflammation if there is any, making it a wonderful and natural solution to arthritic pain, among other things.
In addition, it helps reset your internal clock, bringing about the rest and digest state quickly (opposite to the low grade flight or fight response most live with); a nice break for people who are overworked, stressed and/or suffer from insomnia.
This practice is safe for almost everyone, even if you are pregnant, and even if you are on certain medications, because laser therapy is a natural form of healing that works with your body’s natural rhythms. Because laser therapy, like most other alternative therapies, aims to heal at the source instead of chasing the symptom, it is an anti-pharmaceutical tool, which means you get all the healing benefits without all the negative side effects that come along with most medications.
When I first approached Dave about doing an article on all that he offers, he suggested a complimentary treatment so that I could experience it all first-hand. I have to admit that I was skeptical about the laser part at first because I knew so little about it and the thought of it kinda scared me. But after doing my own research, I decided to give it a whirl and was so impressed with the results that it became the focus of this piece.
My first appointment with Lazer Dave found me completely exhausted and on edge as I had only slept 3 nights out of 7 the previous week. After my treatment, Dave sends me off with the warning that I might feel a bit drowsy when I get home. I go home, pass out, and 18 hours later, I wake up. Yes, 18 hours later. I basically caught up on a lifetime of inadequate sleep, and since then all of my sleeps have been solid and longer than my usual broken 4 or 5 hours per night. I went back for a second session for my back and shoulder pain, and not surprisingly, the treatment healed that as well. I feel like a new woman. Well-rested and physically comfortable after years of the opposite.
If you are considering giving laser therapy a try, I highly recommend it. Be sure that you are working with a qualified health professional because it is essential that your provider has a base level of training in anatomy and physiology. Understandably, you will be required to provide your health history during your assessment, and as for side effects, you can expect to feel tired after a session because, as mentioned above, the laser therapy regulates your internal system quickly, which is why your sleep will be better quality following your sessions.
You can learn more about laser therapy and all that it can offer by going to www.lazerdave.com. This is a great site and a concise and informative look into the world of laser therapy.
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DISCLAIMER: The Laser Quit Sessions, Laser Quit Programs, and Laser Quit Prep Guide offered by Ottawa Laser Solutions are non-medical, wellness-based supports provided by 1530910 Ontario Limited. These services use Low-Level Laser Stimulation (LLLS) to support self-directed wellness goals and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition, including substance use disorders related to nicotine, alcohol or marijuana.
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