A Safe & Effective Way to Help Break Bad Habits
Not just for quitting smoking, laser therapy can help people quit behaviors such as excessive gambling, nail-biting, technology overuse like video gaming/social media scrolling, overspending, and more.
Breaking free from these habits can be extremely challenging — fortunately, Ottawa Laser Therapy Solutions can help.
What Is Laser Therapy To Quit Bad Habits?
Laser therapy is a safe and effective approach to help you address challenging habits by supporting the brain’s natural ability to rewire and adapt in the transition to healthier behaviors.
Lazer Dave applies gentle laser light using sophisticated European low-level laser therapy technology to energy points on the face, ears, hands, and feet. Similar when Lazer Dave uses laser to help people quit smoking, this process is designed to naturally boost endorphins, promote brain neuroplasticity, and encourage a shift away from bad habits like excessive gambling, nail biting, excessive technology overuse and more. The end goal to help provide the extra momentum needed for positive and long-term change.
The approach Dave uses is inspired and is a combination of medical acupuncture methodology, auricular therapy, and the latest groundbreaking laser light therapy scientific research. The technique requires no needles, is entirely non-invasive, and utilizes only gentle low-level laser light.
Laser therapy is also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), cold laser therapy, laser acupuncture, and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT).
About Quitting Bad Habits
Breaking free from ingrained addictive habits can be a significant challenge due to the way these behaviors are reinforced by almost “hard wired” like patterns in the brain’s reward system. These behaviours are often deeply intertwined with routines, emotional triggers, and environmental factors, making them extremely difficult to overcome through willpower alone.
Over the years, various methods such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), support groups, professional counseling, digital interventions like apps, hypnotherapy, and more have been developed to address negative behaviours. The success rates of these methods vary widely, and in Dave’s clinical experience — many individuals benefit from the addition of laser therapy to promote a powerful physiological edge.
Key scientific studies and clinical results have established support for the application of laser for smoking cessation purposes and even quitting gambling. Neurological firing for many addictions share similar anatomical patterns in the brain’s reward system. In addition, emerging research on low-level laser therapy (LLLT) suggests efficacy to support enhanced cognitive function, mental clarity, and other brain health concerns such as:
- Neurological conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.
- Anxiety, stress management, sleep improvement, and mood regulation.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Disclaimer: please note that laser therapy is NOT a replacement for the advice or guidance of a doctor, addictions counselor, or other healthcare professional. The intention of laser therapy is to serve as a complementary modality on any journey towards making healthy habit lifestyle changes. Always consult with a doctor for any physical/mental health concern and changes with medications.
Answers to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS are on THIS PAGE and the GENERAL FAQ PAGE.
PLEASE READ these 2 pages BEFORE contacting us with any questions. Thank you!
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Lazer Dave – Ottawa’s Laser Therapy Expert
Lazer Dave has 15+ years of clinical experience treating a myriad of health concerns, top-notch European laser therapy equipment, high clinical success rates, health professional education, medical acupuncture training via McMaster University, and a commitment to continuous learning in the field of laser therapy and photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy.
Benefits Of Laser Therapy To Quit Bad Habits
- REDUCED DESIRE and “WITHDRAWAL” SYMPTOMS. Laser treatments can reduce your desire for participating in a bad habit and “withdrawal” like associated symptoms similar to physical substances including irritability, anxiety, mild depression, agitation, and others.
- SAVE MONEY. By utilizing laser therapy to quit an expensive bad habit (like gambling or overspending), you can recoup the cost of the Ottawa Laser Quit Smoking Program quickly.
- SAVE TIME and IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM. Quitting a bad habit like excessive hours spent scrolling social media, playing video games and similar will create time you can then reinvest into more positive and healthy pursuits. This often equates to natural and sustainable improved self-esteem — and control of one’s life.
- HIGH SUCCESS RATE. Dave utilizes the LAZER DAVE ADVANTAGE approach, which has a high success rate in helping people quit all kinds of bad habits. Dave has 15+ years of clinical experience using laser therapy in his practice and has completed 1,000s of treatments with successful outcomes for withdrawal symptoms, pain, addiction, stress, and more.
- INSTANT RESULTS AFTER FIRST TREATMENT. Many people start noticing positive results from laser to help quit bad habits after just one treatment.
- LITTLE TO NO SIDE EFFECTS. Laser therapy to quit bad habits has little to no side effects, making it a safe and effective option.
- PAINLESS. No needles are used to pierce the skin or tissues. Only gentle, low-intensity laser is applied over select energy points.
- NON-INVASIVE. Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment option, making it a relaxing and comfortable choice for those looking to quit a bad habit.
- REDUCES STRESS. Laser therapy usually improves mood and reduces feelings of anxiety, depression, and other negative emotional factors that affect a person’s stress levels.
- CONVENIENT. Laser therapy is a convenient treatment option, with positive results usually with 1-2 treatments. Note: more challenging concerns may require extra booster treatments beyond the 2 treatments included with the program.
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How Does Laser Therapy Help Me Stop Bad Habits?
Low-intensity laser is applied to specific energy points (acupuncture points) on the ears, head, hands, and feet to stimulate and stabilize the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins—the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.
In addition, emerging scientific evidence supports that low-intensity laser light therapy positively affects the brain’s neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt to all the changes it goes through over the course of a person’s life and is characterized by the variation in the number or nature of the neurons and synapses. This means laser therapy can provide a cognitive boost to help people quit negative habits like overspending, gambling, nail biting, technology overuse and incorporate more positive behaviors into their lifestyles.
The benefits of increased neurotransmitter release and neuroplasticity enhancement combined can dramatically help to break a negative behaviour cycle — with the end goal of making it less challenging to quit a bad habit for good.
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YOUR LASER THERAPY INVESTMENT INCLUDES
Laser Quit Therapy Guide
FIRST laser treatment to quit a bad habit
SECOND follow-up treatment within two weeks
General Benefits Of Quitting A Bad Habit With Lazer Dave
Improved overall health, confidence and well-being
Compliance with laws, regulations
Potential financial savings
Increased motivation
Enhanced social acceptance
Improved mental energy/focus & much more….
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About Breaking Bad Habits
Bad habits are often reinforced by repetition and tied to emotional or environmental triggers — promoting deeply ingrained firing patterns in the brain. Over time, attempts to change these behaviors using sheer willpower or conventional methods like habit-tracking apps and self-help techniques often result in mixed success.
Most approaches focus on suppressing bad habits without directly treating/stimulating the actual underlying neurological anatomical pathways that sustain them. Many pharmaceutical options involve tangible side-effects. In this regard, laser therapy provides a unique, and non-invasive way to support your brain’s natural capacity for change usually with little to no negative side-effects. Laser offers a potentially powerful edge in breaking free from unproductive routines.
Dave’s Approach To Helping You Quit Bad Habits Using Laser Therapy
Most important is your desire to quit. Subsequently, Dave subscribes to a 2 step approach in helping people overcome negative behaviours using laser therapy:
STEP ONE — COMMIT + PREPARE
Quitting smoking begins with a strong commitment to change. After you make your first appointment and complete the deposit, reception will email you the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide.
The Prep Guide outlines Key Habit Change suggestions, supplements, and other information that, when combined with laser quit therapy, can dramatically increase the chances of quitting a bad habit for good.
STEP TWO — LASER THERAPY TREATMENT
Use laser therapy to treat various energy points on the ears, face, hands, and feet to help break ingrained behaviours related to a negative habit.
What Happens Before My First Laser Therapy Treatment To Quit A Bad Habit?
You will be asked to complete an online health history form, make a deposit, and subsequently be emailed the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide. The Prep Guide contains essential information and Key Habit Change suggestions that will maximize your chances of successfully quitting a bad habit for good. You should follow any recommendations that seem reasonable and/or resonate with you to maximize results.
Please note: the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide is NOT a replacement for the advice or recommendations of a doctor, professional counseling, group support, or mental health support services.
What To Expect On Your First Laser Therapy Treatment To Quit A Bad Habit
When you come for your first laser to quit a bad habit, you will get comfortable by lying down on a comfortable treatment table while listening to relaxing music or nothing but silence. This is a perfect time for you to start being more present and grounded in the moment, a skill under practised by most.
Dave will explain the procedure and ask you to wear protective eyewear. He will then use various laser devices to treat “energy” points on the face, ears, neck, arms, wrist, hands, lower legs, and feet.
You may feel a slight warm and/or pleasent “heaviness” through your body. As more key points are stimulated by laser light, your body should begin to release endorphins and other powerful neurochemicals that promote the body’s natural “rest and digest” state. Many report at the end of treatments a pleasant sense of relaxation, less concerning “withdrawal” like symptoms and a general sense of well-being/groundedness.
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What to Expect After Your First Laser Therapy Treatment To Quit A Bad Habit
After your first Ottawa laser therapy treatment for quitting a negative habit, you will likely feel more relaxed and calm. In addition to treating you with laser, Dave will review behavioral replacement practices.
While many find positive results with 1-2 treatments, some require additional “booster” treatments for longer-term success. This is especially not uncommon for very challenging/complex concerns.
Dave always recommends that clients complete the two treatments in the program fee before judging individual responses and results.
Is There Scientific Research For Laser Therapy To Quit Bad Habits?
Despite what many doctors or skeptics might say about laser therapy, there is scientific evidence that supports the efficacy of stimulating energy points (acupuncture points) to quit a bad habit such as gambling.
Conclusion: Acupuncture produces positive results in patients with gambling disorders. It helps regulate the reward system; stimulates release of neurotransmitters in the brain; produces neuroprotective effects; and activates certain brain areas to suppress impulsivity and craving and to balance emotions. Acupuncture is thought to be related to increased blood flow in the frontal lobe, thereby increasing nerve metabolism, as well as regulating dopamine in the basal ganglia.
Link:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28621706
Is Laser Therapy Effective For Other Behaviours/Addictions?
Ottawa Laser Solutions has had positive results treating clients for concerns related to the following:
Compulsive Shopping and Spending
Impulses related to overspending or excessive shopping.
Internet or Online Shopping Compulsions
An extension of compulsive shopping, focused on the convenience and instant gratification of online purchases.
Eating-Related Habits
Emotional or compulsive overeating or binge eating patterns.
Nail Biting and Skin Picking
Often stress-induced, these behaviors are repetitive and often very difficult to control without intervention.
Pornography Consumption
Compulsive viewing habits tied to emotional and psychological triggers.
Workaholism
Assisting individuals in reducing compulsive overworking and finding balance.
Disclaimer: please note that laser therapy is NOT a replacement for the advice or guidance of a doctor, addictions counselor, or other healthcare professional. The intention of laser therapy is to serve as a complementary modality on any journey towards making healthy habit lifestyle changes. Always consult with a doctor regarding any concerns with your physical/mental health and changes with medications. Results are not guaranteed.
Is Laser Therapy Safe?
Laser therapy is a safe and non-invasive treatment option. It has been extensively studied and is effective in helping people for reducing pain, faster healing, quitting smoking, bad habits like gambling and more. It has little to no side effects and is generally well-tolerated.
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Are There Any Side Effects With Laser Therapy?
Side effects are very uncommon. Usually, patients report that they continue to feel relaxed and sleep more than usual following their first treatment. Most are surprised at the ease with which they can quit a bad habit with laser therapy.
Is Laser Therapy Painful?
No. Only gentle laser light is utilized in your treatments. Most patients describe treatments as highly relaxing and pleasant. Some people feel little sensation, while others may feel light pressure, tingling, or a relaxing “heaviness” in their arms and legs.
How Many Laser Therapy Treatments Will I Need?
People utilizing the Ottawa Laser Quit Bad Habits program receive the initial treatment plus a second treatment usable within two weeks. Given the complexity of various negative habits, it is recommended clients pursue a treatment program of 4 treatments minimum for challenging concerns.
How Much Does The Ottawa Laser Therapy Program To Quit Bad Habits Cost?
The Ottawa Quit Bad Habits Laser Program costs $350 (+ HST). The fee includes initial treatment plus an additional treatment (useable within two weeks of the initial appointment). Subsequent “booster” treatments (if required) are $85 (+ HST).
Please note: a $50 non-refundable deposit is required towards the program’s total cost. You will be requested to make this deposit during registration.
Why A $50 Deposit?
Lazer Dave is often asked, ” Why do you require a $50 deposit for your laser therapy quit programs?”
The short answer is that Lazer Dave is interested in only treating clients who are seriously committed to quitting a bad habit. A $50 deposit demonstrates commitment.
Lazer Dave’s deposit policy also helps to preserve his high success rates and the goodwill he has built up over the years offering his specialized services.
How Long Are Laser Therapy Treatments?
Individual treatment duration is typically 45-60 minutes for the first treatment and 30-45 minutes for subsequent treatments.
How Do I Prepare For My First Laser Therapy Treatment?
Dave recommends you read his Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide and institute what recommendations make most sense to you. You will receive the PDF version of the guide after signing up for your first appointment and making the $50 non-refundable deposit.
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Who Performs Laser Treatment? How Is Service Billed? What Will My Receipt Display?
1530910 Ontario Limited performs all treatments. Your payment receipt will show the service performed by 1530910 Ontario Limited as “Laser Quit ******* (Your Program/Booster Treatment).” Receipts are as is and not issued in any other format.
Does Dave Discount His Laser Therapy Services?
Lazer Dave competes mainly by service and expertise as Ottawa’s leading Laser Quit Therapy Expert.
He is proud to offer the greater Ottawa area residents his unique combination of training and expertise in massage therapy, medical acupuncture from McMaster University, the latest laser therapy research, and years of clinical success.
Dave offers 10% off for groups of two or more. The 10% discount must be requested before the first appointment (when scheduling) and is not applicable afterward.
What Can I Do To Promote Maximum Results For My Treatments?
Dave is most interested in treating clients who take the time to prepare ahead of time, as this maximizes positive outcomes using laser therapy. Dave has made the process of good preparation very clear.
To prepare, please complete the following three steps:
- Read the entire webpage for the service you are interested in.
- Read the General FAQ page.
- Read and institute some suggestions as presented in the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide BEFORE your first treatment.
Can I Consult With Dave?
Lazer Dave kindly asks that you please first read this page and the GENERAL FAQ PAGE, as the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) are answered on these two pages.
If you still wish to consult with Dave — no problem! Feel free to text him at 613-854-6969 or email him at dave@ottawalasersolutions.com to request a phone consultation.
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SCHEDULING POLICIES
- $50 Non-refundable Deposit. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for all Laser Quit Programs. Payment must be completed same day when scheduling by phone via etransfer (emails for each location immediately below) or credit card. When scheduling online, our missed appointment fee policy applies instead which allows us to charge you $50 in the event you miss your first appointment.
- Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide. After making your first appointment, you will be emailed a PDF version of the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide. The Prep Guide is integral to all Laser Quit Programs. Lazer Dave will assume you have read, at minimum, the first 2 pages and taken reasonable preparation measures before your first treatment.
- Second Appointment. The second appointment (included with all program fees) is scheduled at the end of the first treatment (usually within 1-2 weeks).
- Cancelling/Rescheduling. Please commit to your designated laser quit therapy appointment time(s). If you cancel less than one business day before any scheduled appointment, we reserve the right to charge you a $50 late cancellation fee. If we perceive a cancellation/rescheduling pattern, we reserve the right to not reschedule further appointments and to discontinue treatment at our discretion.
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KANATA PHYSIOCARE — TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS
613-254-5639
ETRANSFER $50 DEPOSIT :
kanata@physiocarephysiotherapy.com
NEPEAN PHYSIOCARE — WEDNESDAYS
613-714-9495
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info@physiocarephysiotherapy.com
WESTBORO PHYSIOCARE — FRIDAYS
613-722-3769
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STEP 1: Choose clinic location BELOW
STEP 2: “Laser Therapy” under SERVICE CATEGORY
STEP 3: “Laser Quit” or “Laser Booster” under SERVICE
STEP 4: “1530910 Ontario Limited” under PRACTIONER
STEP 5: “Select Date & Time” to CONTINUE
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