Theralase Opens New Head Office and Therapeutic Laser Centre

Toronto, ON – May 28, 2013 - Theralase Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: TLT), announced today the launch of its new head office and multidisciplinary therapeutic laser centre in the heart of the Beach District of Toronto, Ontario. The new laser centre will provide local patients with a proven, highly effective, non-invasive treatment to address painful and inflamed medical conditions, without the need for surgery or pharmaceutical drugs, and their associated side effects. 

“The Centre will be a multidisciplinary pain and rehabilitation treatment centre focused on delivering Theralase therapeutic laser therapy treatments through mainstream medical practitioners, such as: medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, naturopathic doctors, doctors of podiatry and registered massage therapists,” said Dr. Rhonda Mostyn, Clinic Director of Theralase Therapeutic Laser Centre.  “Our initial focus will be primarily chronic and acute pain caused by neural muscular skeletal conditions, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents or trauma, but as the centre grows, we may branch out into other disciplines such as wound healing and addiction.”

“With regards to our growing number of customers, the new training facility will provide state of the art conferencing technology and training sessions on our cutting-edge technology, laser therapy certification courses and the latest treatment protocol optimization support,” said Roger Dumoulin White, President and CEO of Theralase Technologies. “The new corporate head office, in addition to housing executive management, finance, sales and marketing functions will also support an ISO-13485 certified, Health Canada, FDA and CE approved facility to manufacture the Theralase line of therapeutic lasers, as well as aftermarket sales and service support for all of Theralase’s healthcare customers. Thousands of satisfied healthcare practitioners and patients throughout North America attest to the safety and effectiveness of Theralase’s laser technology. We expect the laser centre to be very successful in the near term adding a significant revenue stream to the Company.”

The corporate head office and therapeutic laser centre will now be located at, 1945 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4L 1H7, Phone: 416-699-LASE (5273), Toll-free: 1-866-843-LASE (5273), Fax: 416-699-5250, and will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm 7 days a week to fully service our local patients and our international sales team.

About Theralase Technologies Inc.:

Theralase Technologies Inc., founded in 1995, designs, develops, manufactures and markets patented, superpulsed laser technology utilized in biostimulation and biodestruction applications. Theralase technology is safe and effective in treating pain, inflammation and for tissue regeneration of neuro musculoskeletal conditions and wound healing. Theralase is currently developing proprietary Photo Dynamic Compounds (PDCs) that are able to target and destroy cancers, bacteria and viruses when light activated by Theralase’s proprietary and patented laser technology.

 For further information please visit www.theralase.com , regulatory filings may be viewed by visiting www.sedar.com.

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected herein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Roger Dumoulin-White                                                                     

President & CEO                    

416-699-LASE (5273) ext. 225                                   

rwhite@theralase.com 

Laser Therapy Shines as an Alternative Complementary Treatment for Pain Management and Healing

Written by Jesse C. Ploessl, DC; Reviewed by Ron Grassi, DC MS ACFEI


Looking for a unique treatment that can help your body heal from chronic injuries and relieve pain? Low level laser therapy (LLLT), or "cold laser" is changing the way medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other health care professionals are helping individuals heal from injuries and chronic disease and improve their quality of life.

How LLLT Works 
Low level laser therapy traces its history back to the early 1960's when researchers discovered that laser light could stimulate a response at the cellular level of tissues in the body, resulting in increased energy levels (ATP, adenosine triphosphate). This increase in energy enables the body's cells to metabolize at a higher rate and speeds its natural ability to heal. In short, the body converts the laser light into a form of energy that it can use (biochemical energy) to repair itself and function at a higher efficiency level. This process is similar to the human body using the sun's energy to manufacture Vitamin D.

FDA Approved 
Researchers have since experimented over the decades to find out which intensities and wavelengths of light work best to promote healing in the body. Laser therapy has been successfully utilized in Europe, Asia, and Canada for years. In 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of low level laser therapy for use in the United States.

How Low Level Laser Therapy is Used 
Low level laser therapy has almost endless applications because of its approach to healing. Its low intensity does not burn or cut tissue like high-powered surgical lasers and there are no known side effects in its over 40 year history of use. Laser therapy is effective in treating many conditions that are prominent today, such as chronic arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and sports injuries just to name a few. Many professional athletes utilize laser therapy to reduce healing time to get them back into the game with less chance of re-injury. Countless other people are reaping the benefits of laser therapy by eliminating their dependence on pain medications, avoiding surgery, decreasing or eliminating pain, and returning to a healthier lifestyle.

Conclusion
So, if you think LLLT may help you to cut back or eliminate certain pain medications or avoid surgery, talk to your doctor or health care practitioner. Low level laser therapy has been effective in my practice and is a treatment of choice in providing safe, effective, lasting results for those looking for a better approach to health.

References 
1. Gur A, Karakoc M, Nas K, Cevik R, Sarac J, Demir E. Efficacy of low power laser therapy in fibromyalgia: a single-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lasers in Medical Science (2002) 17(1):57-61.

2. Oezdemir F, Birtane M, Kokino S. The clinical efficacy of low-power laser therapy on pain and function in cervical osteoarthritis. Clinical Rheumatology (2001) 20(3): 181-184.

3. Simunovic Z, Ivankovich AD, Depolo A. Wound healing of animal and human body sport and traffic accident injuries using low-level therapy treatment; a randomized clinical study of seventy-four patients with control group. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery (2000) Apr;18(2):67-73.

For further information please visit www.theralase.com or call 1-866-843-5273