Laser Therapy · LLLT and Kineon · The Villages
Laser therapy in The Villages, FL for neuropathy, arthritis and pain that medication only covers.
Low level laser therapy, also called photobiomodulation, sends red and near infrared light into damaged nerves, worn joints and inflamed tissue to give the cells more energy to repair. Painless, drug free, five to fifteen minutes a session, delivered by a clinician with twenty-two years in The Villages.
Laser therapy is delivered by Dr. Christopher Cheshire, MS, AP, LAc, DOM, NCCAOM board certified, 22 years in The Villages. Medical oversight by Dr. Thomas Phipps, MD. Meet the providers
In short: Laser therapy in The Villages, FL for neuropathy, arthritis, back and knee pain. Painless low level laser, no drugs, no downtime. 352-430-2720. Low level laser therapy, also called photobiomodulation, sends red and near infrared light into damaged nerves, worn joints and inflamed tissue to give the cells more energy to repair.
How Laser Therapy Works
Energy where the repair happens.
Laser therapy sends red and near infrared light to a depth where it reaches the mitochondria inside your cells. Mitochondria make ATP, the fuel every cell uses to function and repair. When the light is absorbed by an enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase, ATP production rises, and the cells in the treated area suddenly have more energy to do their job.
The result is faster tissue repair, lower inflammation, better local circulation and reduced pain signalling. Nothing is heated and nothing is cut, which is why it is one of the most comfortable treatments we offer.
We use clinical low level laser and the Kineon targeted laser and LED system, matching the tool to the depth and location of the problem. A knee joint, a nerve pathway in the foot and a shallow elbow tendon do not get the same device or the same dose.
What Laser Therapy Treats
Nerves, joints and tissue that are slow to repair.
Unlike some therapies, laser is appropriate early. Applied soon after an injury it reduces swelling and supports a cleaner repair instead of waiting for the tissue to stall.
Condition By Condition
What we use laser therapy for most in The Villages.
Low level laser reaches tissue that is inflamed, poorly circulated or slow to repair. These are the cases we see most.
Laser therapy for neuropathy
Burning, numbness and tingling in the feet and hands, whether from diabetes, chemotherapy or an unclear cause. Laser is one of the few tools that addresses the circulation and nerve health underneath the symptom rather than only dampening the signal. It is our most requested laser application and it takes a consistent series to judge fairly. Full neuropathy treatment page.
Laser for arthritis and chronic joint pain
Knees, hips, hands and shoulders where the joint is worn and persistently inflamed. Laser lowers the inflammatory load and supports the surrounding soft tissue, which often improves comfort and range of motion without adding another medication. Arthritis treatment page.
Laser for back and neck pain
Chronic low back and cervical pain, including disc irritation and nerve root inflammation. We treat the painful segment and the muscle and fascia compensating around it, usually in the same visit as acupuncture. Back pain · Neck pain
Sprains, strains and recent injuries
Laser is appropriate from day one. Applied soon after an injury it reduces swelling and supports a faster, cleaner repair. Appropriate the same week as the injury, once a fracture has been ruled out. Sports injury recovery.
Laser for plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Laser works on its own and better paired with shockwave: shockwave breaks up the stalled tissue, laser calms the inflammation and supports the rebuild. Plantar fasciitis treatment page.
Wound healing and post surgical recovery
Slow healing wounds and surgical sites benefit from the extra cellular energy and circulation laser provides. We are careful about timing and coordinate with your surgeon's instructions. Recovery after surgery.
What To Expect
A laser session, start to finish.
Targeted placement
Dr. Cheshire positions the laser over the affected joint, tendon or nerve. Protective eyewear goes on for both of you. You may feel a gentle warmth, nothing more.
Five to fifteen minutes
Depending on the area. No needles, no sensation of the light itself, nothing to recover from.
Often combined in one visit
Laser pairs well with acupuncture and shockwave, and we frequently do two in one appointment so each drive does more.
A series, because the effect is cumulative
Acute injuries sometimes respond in a handful of visits. Neuropathy and chronic joints need a consistent series, often two or three visits a week to start, with checkpoints so you know early whether it is working.
Cost, Insurance and Sessions
How much does laser therapy cost in The Villages?
What people search before they call, answered plainly.
What sets the price
Laser is priced per session, with a lower rate for a series, and sessions are short. When laser is added to an acupuncture visit it is priced as a combined visit. You get the full plan cost at the free consultation.
Insurance
Laser therapy is a self pay service; we do not bill insurance for it. Acupuncture visits in the same plan are covered by many insurance plans, and we check yours before the first appointment.
How many sessions
A sprain or fresh tendon flare: a few visits. Arthritic joints and back pain: a series of six to twelve. Neuropathy: a longer, consistent course, judged at set checkpoints. We tell you the number before you commit.
Your first 20 minute consultation is free and no referral is needed. Call 352-430-2720. Insurance and payment details.
Medicare and acupuncture, exactly. Original Medicare covers acupuncture for one diagnosis: chronic low back pain, meaning pain that has lasted twelve weeks or longer, has no identifiable systemic cause, and is not related to surgery or pregnancy. It allows up to twelve sessions in ninety days, eight more if you are improving, and no more than twenty in a year, under physician supervision, which Dr. Phipps provides here. Where it applies you pay the Part B deductible and then 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount. No other therapy on this site is covered by Original Medicare. Many Advantage plans add an acupuncture benefit, and we confirm yours before the first visit. Source: CMS National Coverage Determination 30.3.3 Medicare.gov: acupuncture coverage.
How It Compares
Low level laser, Class IV laser, shockwave or LED?
We offer laser, shockwave and LED, so we have no reason to push you toward one. They do different jobs.
Low level laser goes deep and precise
A focused beam that penetrates several centimetres to a specific joint, nerve or tendon without heating the tissue. The high power "Class IV" or MLS lasers advertised around The Villages deliver more energy faster, and heat; low level laser delivers a therapeutic dose without it. For nerves and joints we have found the low level approach reliable and comfortable, and it carries no burn risk.
Shockwave is mechanical force
Acoustic pressure rather than light. The right choice when a tendon or fascia has stopped remodelling and needs a strong physical stimulus to restart. More intense, and specific to stalled connective tissue. Shockwave therapy.
LED covers broad area
Lower intensity across a wide surface, ideal for skin and superficial soft tissue over a large region. Gentler, and often the better starting point when the concern is diffuse rather than pinpointed. Red light and LED therapy.
Is Laser Right For You
A strong fit when:
- You want to reduce inflammation without adding a medication.
- The problem involves a nerve, joint or soft tissue you can point to.
- You cannot tolerate anti inflammatories, or would rather not take them long term.
- You want something completely painless with no downtime.
- You are recovering from an injury or a procedure and want to support the repair.
Where we take care. We avoid treating directly over a known cancerous lesion, over the abdomen during pregnancy and directly over the thyroid. We review your medications, since some cause light sensitivity. Protective eyewear is used for both you and the clinician. If laser is not appropriate, we will tell you and suggest a better option.
Common Questions
Laser therapy, answered.
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Inside Cheshire Integrative Medicine
Dr. Christopher Cheshire introduces the practice from the reception area: 910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162, The Villages, 21 years in The Villages, the front desk, the peptide therapy products, and the clinic entrance under the ACUPUNCTURE sign. Reach the office at 352-430-2720.
Read the transcript
I'm Dr. Christopher Cheshire. I am the clinic director and owner of Cheshire Integrative Medicine. We're located in The Villages at 910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162. We've been in The Villages now for 21 years. We offer acupuncture, we do functional medicine, we do supplements and nutrition, we do shockwave therapy, we do laser therapy, we do microneedling, and we do peptides as well. Whether it's neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, we treat a lot of patients with pain so they can go out and do the things they want. Here we have many different modalities to treat you with, and then it's individualized. You know, not everybody gets the same treatment. It depends on what's going on with you. If you're looking to book an appointment, call us at 352-430-2720 for a free consultation.
Patient Reviews
What patients say on Google.
Dr. Cheshire is rated 4.6 of 5 on Healthgrades from 11 patient ratings as of October 2026 (Healthgrades profile). The quotes above are from Google.
What Else Helps
Related services.
Educational content only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary between patients and nothing here is a guarantee of outcome.
Further reading: MedlinePlus: peripheral nerve disorders ยท MedlinePlus: osteoarthritis.
Clinical Review
Reviewed by our clinical team
Written and clinically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Cheshire, MS, AP, LAc, DOM (NCCAOM board certified). Last reviewed September 2026. Content updated October 26, 2026.
- Chow RT, Johnson MI, Lopes-Martins RAB, Bjordal JM. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet. 2009;374(9705):1897-1908.
- Hamblin MR. Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. AIMS Biophysics. 2017;4(3):337-361.
These references describe the general body of research behind the approaches we use. They are not claims about your individual outcome, and they are not a substitute for an evaluation.
Where We Treat
Laser therapy near you: The Villages, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Leesburg and Belleview.
Laser pain treatment is at 910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162, in The Villages, ground floor, free parking at the door. Laser patients, many of them for neuropathy, come from across The Villages and from Lady Lake, Oxford, Wildwood, Fruitland Park, Summerfield, Leesburg, Belleview and Ocala.
Address910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162
The Villages, FL 32162
Phone352-430-2720
HoursMonday to Thursday, 7 AM to 3 PM
Friday, 7 AM to 12 PM
Getting hereGround floor, step-free entry. Look for the ACUPUNCTURE sign on the porch. Directions
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Start Here
See whether laser will reach it.
A free 20 minute consultation. Dr. Cheshire examines the nerve, joint or tendon, tells you whether laser is the right tool, and gives you the number of sessions and the cost before you decide.