In Salem, Oregon, there is a growing conversation around wellness that goes beyond quick fixes and surface-level care. At Radiant Wellness, LLC, owner Teresa Lulay is offering something different: a calm, welcoming space where people can slow down, support their bodies, and feel better from the inside out. Through red light therapy and infrared sauna treatments, Radiant Wellness is helping Salem residents recover, relax, and reconnect with how their bodies are meant to feel.
What makes this business especially meaningful is that it was not built from a trend or a sales pitch. It grew out of personal experience, research, and a genuine desire to help others heal the way Teresa did herself.
At a Glance
- Business Name: Radiant Wellness, LLC
- Location: Salem, Oregon
- Owner: Teresa Lulay
- Services Offered:
- Red light therapy
- Infrared sauna therapy
- Who They Serve: Adults seeking relaxation, pain relief, skin health, recovery, and overall wellness
- Session Length: 20 minutes
- Ways to Visit: Single sessions, packages, or unlimited monthly memberships
- Notable Features:
- Ergonomically designed infrared sauna bed
- Head remains outside the sauna for comfort and safety
- Multiple adjustable heat levels
- Red light therapy for targeted areas or facial treatments
A Personal Journey That Led to Radiant Wellness
Radiant Wellness exists today because Teresa understands what it feels like when your body slows you down. After dealing with significant hip issues that progressed to bone-on-bone pain, Teresa found herself needing hip replacement surgery. For someone used to staying active and on the move, being forced to rest was frustrating.
“I was laying at home in bed, normally up and running around everywhere,” Teresa said. “It was driving me crazy, and I just thought there has to be something that will help me heal faster.”
That question sent her down a path of research into red light therapy and infrared sauna treatments. While these technologies have been around for a long time, Teresa discovered that many people still do not know what they are or how helpful they can be.
After her first hip replacement, Teresa followed a traditional recovery path. After her second surgery, she incorporated red light therapy and infrared sauna treatments into her routine. The difference was clear.
“I had my second hip replaced three months later than my first one, but I had the red light therapy and the infrared sauna after my second one,” she explained. “That second one healed so much faster and was ahead of my right hip, my first hip, because of the treatments that I was doing.”
Those results stayed with her. Radiant Wellness was created not just as a business, but as a way to share something that truly made a difference in her life.
Understanding Red Light Therapy and Infrared Sauna Treatments
For many people visiting Radiant Wellness, this is their first introduction to these therapies. Teresa makes it a priority to explain everything clearly and in a way that feels comfortable, not overwhelming.
Red light therapy works by penetrating multiple layers of the skin to support cellular healing. “It penetrates multiple layers into your skin and heals the cells and then sends that throughout the rest of your body, wherever you want the treatment,” Teresa said. Clients often seek red light therapy for fine lines, firming and toning, pain relief, and recovery support.
Infrared sauna therapy works differently. Rather than heating the air around you, it warms the body directly. At Radiant Wellness, the sauna is designed as a bed rather than a traditional enclosed space. Clients lie down comfortably, supported by pillows, while their head remains outside the sauna.
“It’s not your typical sauna,” Teresa explained. “You lay in an ergonomically correct bed with pillows and your head is sticking out so when you get that high heat you’re not affecting your brain and your head with it.”
The result is a deeply relaxing experience that focuses on healing from the inside out.
What Most People Feel After a Session
“One of the first things that people notice is that it really helps with relaxation,” she said. “You come out of it and you’re just exhausted because the infrared sauna is detox as well.”
That initial tired feeling is often followed by something else. “Then all of a sudden you just get this boost of energy that is just amazing,” Teresa added. Many clients also report sleeping better and feeling calmer overall.
During the interview, host Tim Fahndrich described his own experience as being similar to floating on his back in warm ocean water. Teresa laughed and confirmed that reaction is common.
“Absolutely, absolutely all the time,” she said. “They just come out and say, my goodness, I’m just so relaxed.”
A Safe, Personalized Approach
While these therapies are gentle, Teresa takes safety seriously. Red light therapy has been studied for decades, and infrared sauna therapy has been used widely in wellness and athletic recovery settings. Still, every person is different.
“We always have to go through our due diligence and see if they have any medical conditions,” Teresa said. For example, clients with pacemakers are encouraged to talk with their doctor before using the infrared sauna.
Radiant Wellness offers four different heat levels, with the highest reaching 194 degrees. New clients are never started at the highest level.
“We don’t want to start someone out at thermal,” Teresa explained. “We’ll start them out at a lower level and then increase them down the road to make sure that each individual person can handle it.”
This careful, personalized approach helps clients feel comfortable and confident from their very first visit.
Who Radiant Wellness Serves
The people who walk through the doors of Radiant Wellness come from all walks of life. Some are recovering from surgery. Others are dealing with ongoing pain or stiffness. Many are simply looking for better sleep, less stress, or healthier-looking skin.
Teresa also sees interest from athletes and active individuals. “Many of the professional sports teams have multiple of these in their workout areas,” she said. After practices or workouts, athletes often use infrared sauna and red light therapy to soothe and support tired muscles.
Because of this wide range of benefits, Radiant Wellness often connects with chiropractors, physical therapists, surgeons, naturopaths, and sports medicine professionals who understand how these therapies can support overall care.
What a First Visit Looks Like
Walking into Radiant Wellness does not feel clinical or rushed. Teresa and her team take time to talk with each client about what they want to accomplish and how they are feeling physically.
For many first-time visitors, she recommends starting with the infrared sauna at a mild or medium heat. “On the mild, you don’t really heat up in the sauna,” she said. “But later you’ll start feeling it because it’s so mild.”
One popular option is combining the infrared sauna with red light therapy for the face. The sauna bed includes massage features and Himalayan salt therapy, adding to the calming experience.
Treatments are just 20 minutes long, making them easy to fit into a lunch break, before work, or after a long day.
Flexible Membership Options That Make Sense
Radiant Wellness offers several ways to get started. Clients can choose a single session, purchase a package, or sign up for a monthly membership. According to Teresa, memberships are often the best value.
“A monthly membership is really the way to go because it’s so inexpensive and it’s unlimited,” she said.
While it is safe to use these therapies daily, Radiant Wellness generally recommends treatments every other day. “Your body needs time to let that mitochondria do its work and just go throughout your body and heal all of the cells,” Teresa explained.
Clients can also choose infrared sauna therapy on its own, red light therapy on its own, or a combination of both. An additional option includes a red light therapy mat placed inside the sauna for even more full-body exposure.
As a special thank-you to the WhirLocal community, Teresa offers a 20 percent discount on the first month of membership for those who mention the feature.
A Local Business With an Eye on the Future
Radiant Wellness currently operates out of its Commercial Street Southeast location in Salem, and Teresa is proud to serve the local community. At the same time, she has thoughtful plans for growth.
“My goal is to spread to have three locations in the near future,” she shared. She is also preparing to add a full-body red light therapy bed, designed with the same focus on comfort and quality.
“It will be ergonomically correct and state of the art,” Teresa said. “We’re hoping by end of year we’ll be able to add that as well.”
For Teresa, growth is not about getting bigger for the sake of it. It is about making these wellness tools accessible to more people who could benefit from them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is red light therapy?
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to support cellular function. Many people use it for skin health, pain relief, and recovery.
Is red light therapy safe?
Yes, red light therapy has been studied for many years and is considered safe for most people. Radiant Wellness reviews health considerations with every client.
What does an infrared sauna feel like?
Most people describe it as deeply relaxing. You lie comfortably on a bed while your body warms gradually, without feeling overwhelmed.
How often should I come in for treatments?
Radiant Wellness generally recommends treatments every other day, though some people choose to come more or less often based on their needs.
Can I do red light therapy and infrared sauna together?
Yes. Many clients combine facial red light therapy with an infrared sauna session.
Who can benefit from these therapies?
People seeking relaxation, recovery, skin support, pain relief, and better sleep often see benefits.
Where is Radiant Wellness located?
Radiant Wellness is located at 820 Commercial Street Southeast in Salem, Oregon.
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