FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is laser therapy safe?
Absolutely! Laser Therapy is completely safe, painless, and drug-free. Our Low-Level Laser Therapy unit is approved by Health Canada.
However, we do not provide treatment to individuals who are pregnant, have active seizures, or are currently undergoing cancer treatment.
Is laser therapy for smoking cessation covered by medical insurance?
Yes. Low-Level Laser Therapy is used to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. Because the practitioner administering the treatment is a Registered Acupuncturist, the cost may be covered under your extended health benefits if your plan includes acupuncture coverage.
Please note that sales tax is generally not covered by insurance plans.
What parts of the body are treated?
The laser is applied to specific acupuncture (energy) points located on the ears, face, hands, and arms. The treatment points vary depending on the condition being addressed, such as smoking cessation, pain management, weight loss, or anxiety.
How long does a session take?
A typical treatment session lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your individual needs and treatment plan.
How many treatments will I need?
For smoking cessation, most clients require only one treatment to quit smoking. However, at JustQuit Laser Therapy, we are committed to helping our clients achieve long-term success. For this reason, a follow-up treatment is included and scheduled for the following day.
Are the treatments guaranteed?
Results vary from person to person. However, JustQuit Laser Therapy has a 92% success rate for smoking cessation.
How effective is laser therapy for quitting smoking?
Laser Therapy has demonstrated exceptionally high success rates compared to many traditional smoking cessation methods, including nicotine patches, nicotine gum, prescription medications, quitting "cold turkey," smoking cessation pills, and hypnosis.
Weight loss
Laser Therapy is not a "magic wand" and cannot replace healthy lifestyle choices. It is designed to help you overcome the initial challenges of weight loss by supporting your body's natural processes and making it easier to adopt healthier habits.
How effective is laser therapy for weight loss?
Laser Therapy can be highly effective when combined with healthy eating and regular exercise. Most clients who commit to these lifestyle changes lose approximately 8 to 10 pounds per month.
The primary goals of Laser Therapy are to:
- Stimulate and support metabolism
- Suppress appetite
- Help control food cravings
- Encourage healthier eating habits
Is Laser to Quit Smoking Covered under medical?
Yes. Low Level Laser Therapy is used to stimulate the acupuncture points on the body. The practitioner operating the laser is a Registered Acupuncturist; therefore, as long as the medical plan has acupuncture coverage, the cost can be billed. The only part that is guaranteed not be covered is the tax.
What part of the body is treated?
Laser is applied to specific acupuncture or energy points located on the ears, face, hands and arms. The actual points vary depending on the specific problem being treated such as smoking, pain management, weight loss or anxiety.
How long does a session take?
A typical session takes between 30- 60 minutes depending on each person’s individual situation.
How many treatments will be needed?
It should only take one treatment to quit smoking. However, JustQuit Laser Therapy want to make sure each client will be successful long term so a follow up treatment is required the following day.
Are the treatments guaranteed?
Results vary from client to client. However, JustQuit Laser Therapy has a 92% success rate for smoking cessation.
How effective is Laser Therapy to quite smoking?
Results are exceptionally high compared to alternative methods such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, anti depressant drugs, cold turkey, stop smoking pills or potions and hypnosis, etc.
Weight Loss
We cannot make the necessary lifestyle changes for you. Laser Therapy is not a “magic wand”. It is designed to help you overcome the initial obstacles to losing your excess weight.
How effective is Laser Therapy for weight loss?
It’s very effective; The majority of our clients who make the necessary lifestyle changes such as developing healthy eating and exercise habits lose about 8 – 10 pounds per month. The prime function of Laser Therapy is to stimulate (accelerate) the metabolism, suppress the appetite and control food cravings.