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Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy applied to the lower back to reduce inflammation and support healing

Best Laser Therapy in South Florida

Find relief, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing with advanced laser therapy, serving communities across Plantation & Fort Lauderdale, FL. This non-invasive treatment uses focused light energy to target deep tissue pain, stimulate cellular repair, and improve circulation. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or looking to enhance mobility — our team is here to help you heal faster and feel your best.

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Benefits of Laser Therapy

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Performance Optimization

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Natural Pain Relief

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Improved Recovery

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Enhanced Mobility & Flexibility

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Injury Prevention

Advanced Laser Therapy for Pain Relief and Recovery

Laser therapy offers a safe, effective solution for lasting pain relief by treating the root cause — not just the symptoms. Using precise light wavelengths, this non-invasive treatment penetrates deep into muscles, joints, and connective tissue to reduce inflammation and stimulate natural healing. Patients often experience relief from chronic pain conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and nerve irritation, along with improved circulation and faster recovery after injury. Whether your pain is acute or long-standing, laser therapy helps restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

Laser Therapy: Benefits & Conditions It Treats

Laser therapy works with chiropractic care to enhance healing and improve treatment outcomes. While chiropractic adjustments focus on restoring spinal alignment and joint mobility, laser therapy targets the underlying tissues, reducing inflammation and promoting cellular repair. This combination helps relieve pain more effectively and accelerates recovery. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, laser therapy is used alongside chiropractic adjustments to optimize the body’s natural healing processes, ensuring patients experience faster, longer-lasting relief from pain and improved overall function. Together, these therapies provide a holistic approach to addressing both the structural and tissue-related healing aspects.

  • Comprehensive Approach: Chiropractic care at Carpe Diem Chiropractic focuses on spinal alignment and nervous system balance, while laser therapy targets inflammation and deep tissue pain. Together, they provide a complete, evidence-based approach to healing, recovery, and long-term wellness.
  • Faster Recovery: The combination of chiropractic adjustments and laser therapy accelerates the body’s natural healing process. Patients often experience reduced inflammation, quicker pain relief, and faster recovery from soft tissue and joint injuries.
  • Enhanced Healing: Laser therapy stimulates cellular regeneration by increasing oxygen and nutrient flow to damaged tissue. When paired with chiropractic care, it helps repair muscles, reduce stiffness, and promote lasting pain relief.
  • Improved Functionality: By combining chiropractic adjustments with laser therapy, patients achieve better mobility, improved range of motion, and restored balance—allowing them to move comfortably, recover faster, and maintain long-term spinal health.
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How We Treat Using Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that uses focused light energy to promote healing and reduce pain. By delivering low-level laser light to targeted areas, this therapy stimulates cellular repair, increases blood flow, and reduces inflammation. Laser therapy is commonly used to treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, soft tissue injuries, and joint problems. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, we incorporate laser therapy into personalized treatment plans to help patients recover faster, experience pain relief, and improve overall mobility. This safe and effective therapy offers a modern solution for those seeking natural, drug-free relief.

Laser therapy effectively manages chronic pain by targeting the source of inflammation and promoting natural healing. By delivering focused light energy to areas of discomfort, laser therapy accelerates cellular repair, reduces swelling, and increases circulation, which can significantly reduce pain in conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic back pain. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, we use laser therapy as a comprehensive approach to chronic pain management. We offer patients a safe, non-invasive treatment option that helps restore mobility and improve quality of life.

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Laser Therapy for Athletes

Laser therapy offers athletes a powerful advantage in performance recovery and injury rehabilitation. The treatment works by speeding up the body’s healing process, reducing inflammation, and relieving muscle and joint pain. This allows athletes to recover more quickly from injuries or intense training sessions, helping them return to peak performance faster. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, laser therapy treats common sports-related injuries, improves circulation, and promotes muscle repair, making it an essential part of an athlete’s recovery and performance optimization plan.

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Treatments Related To Advanced Laser Therapy

At our Plantation and Fort Lauderdale clinics, advanced laser therapy is supported by a range of complementary treatments designed to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate natural healing. These additional treatments work alongside laser therapy to enhance tissue repair, relieve pain, and improve overall mobility.

Every patient responds differently, which is why we combine laser therapy with targeted techniques that address muscle tension, joint discomfort, nerve irritation, and chronic pain. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing long-standing inflammation, or looking to improve mobility, our integrated approach ensures you receive well-rounded care that supports long-term relief and better function.

We offer a full selection of services related to laser therapy that enhance results, support recovery, and help you feel your best, including:

Guided wall stretch and mobility exercise to improve balance, flexibility, and lower body control

Physical Therapy

Focuses on mobility, reducing pain, and restoring function through targeted exercises, manual...

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Therapeutic soft tissue treatment applied to the back to reduce tension and support recovery

Shockwave Therapy

A non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain...

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Hands-on upper back and neck treatment to reduce tension and improve mobility

Massage Therapy​

A technique that manipulates soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote...

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Cold laser therapy applied to the lower back to reduce inflammation and support healing

Dry Needling

Whether you’re treating chronic pain, muscle tightness, or sports injuries — our skilled therapists are here to help.

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Guided hip and leg mobility treatment to improve flexibility and reduce movement restrictions

Active Release Technique

hands-on soft tissue treatment targets muscle tension, scar tissue, and restricted movement to reduce pain and improve flexibility.

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Patient receiving spinal decompression therapy to relieve lower back pressure and support recovery

Spinal Decompression

A non-invasive therapy designed to relieve pressure on the spine and alleviate pain.

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Cold laser therapy applied to the lower back to reduce inflammation and support healing

Laser Therapy

A cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that uses focused light energy to promote healing and...

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PEMF Therapy

A non-invasive treatment that uses electromagnetic fields to stimulate the body’s natural...

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Assisted leg and hip stretch to improve flexibility, mobility, and recovery

Stretch Therapy

Improves flexibility, enhancing mobility, and reducing muscle tension through guided stretching...

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Shoulder supported with kinesiology tape to improve stability and reduce muscle strain

Kinesiotaping

Stabilizes joints, improving circulation, and helping your body heal naturally.

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Cupping therapy applied to the upper back and neck to relieve tension and support recovery

Cupping

Improves circulation, releasing muscle tension, and supporting your body’s natural healing process.

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Meet the Team

Dr. Stefania Sobrero

Dr. Stefania Sobrero

Doctor of Chiropractor

Dr. Stefania Sobrero is a dedicated Chiropractor with a personal passion for sports and injury prevention. With a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Nova Southeastern University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Keiser University, she utilizes her knowledge to follow a holistic approach to address musculoskeletal issues, improve performance, and promote overall well-being. Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or someone recovering from an injury, she is committed to providing personalized care that not only relieves pain but also improves mobility and prevents future injuries.

Dr. Stefania believes in a proactive approach to heath and wellness, using Chiropractic care to not just treat symptoms but also address the root causes of discomfort. With a combination of manual adjustments, soft tissue therapies, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle recommendations, she helps patients achieve long-lasting results and maintaining optimal physical health.

Outside of the office, Dr. Stefania stays active and involved in the sports community, frequently working out with a focus in strength training and playing in a competitive billiards league. The passion for movement and wellness enhances her ability to connect with and motivate patients on their own journeys to recovery and physical excellence.

Dr. Barak Meraz

Dr. Barak Meraz

Board Certified Chiropractor

Dr. Barak Meraz, a dedicated Chiropractor at Carpe Diem Chiropractic in Fort Lauderdale and Plantation, Florida, discovered his passion for chiropractic care during his high school years as a year-round athlete. Inspired at the age of 14 by his father’s chiropractic appointment, he pursued a Cum Laude education at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Meraz gained invaluable experience at a prominent chiropractic office and became an Olympic Wellness Adviser. He honed his skills, focusing on patient education and spine corrective care procedures. After serving New York City, Dr. Meraz fulfilled his dream by founding his chiropractic practice in Fort Lauderdale in 2014. His unwavering dedication to spinal health led to a second Carpe Diem Chiropractic clinic in Plantation, Florida, making his expertise accessible to more individuals seeking pain relief and optimal well-being.

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Dr. Carly Lutz

Doctor of Chiropractor

After Dr. Carly Lutz’s many collegiate sport injuries, she developed back pain and debilitating migraines. Her experience with her sports injuries led her to the healthcare field. Carly graduated from Towson University with her Bachelors in Health Science. She pursued her post-graduate education at Life University, a prestigious chiropractor institution in Atlanta. Carly graduated with her Doctorate in Chiropractic, achieving academic honors of Magna Cum Laude. Carly’s areas of expertise include relieving patients’ chronic pain and treating musculoskeletal conditions. Her areas of interest include treating the cervical spine and alleviating patient’s migraines and headaches. After suffering for many years herself, Dr. Carly Lutz became passionate about helping young athletes with pain relief and regaining their strength. Her adjusting techniques include Full Spine, Thompson, Gonstead, Suboccipital Technique, and Activator, as well as being certified in Physical Therapy. In her free time, Carly enjoys visiting her family in Baltimore, Maryland. You can always find her being active outdoors and soaking up the Florida sunshine.

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Dr. Rafael Novoa

Doctor of Chiropractor

Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Rafael discovered his passion for
chiropractic care at just 10 years old after experiencing his very first
adjustment-a moment that inspired him to pursue a career dedicated to
helping others feel and perform at their best. Today, Dr. Rafael proudly
serves patients at Carpe Diem Chiropractic, where he focuses on delivering
personalized, results-driven care.

With a strong passion for sports-especially soccer-Dr. Rafael understands
firsthand the importance of movement, recovery, and peak performance.
Whether working with athletes or individuals seeking to improve their
everyday quality of life, his goal is to help each patient move better, feel
stronger, and live healthier.

Dr. Novoa is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care,
empowering every individual to take an active role in their health and
well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect during my first laser therapy session?

During your first session, your therapist will review your medical history, discuss your pain areas or treatment goals, and explain how laser therapy works. The laser will be applied to targeted areas of discomfort or injury, promoting healing and pain relief. The session is tailored to your specific needs.

How does laser therapy work?

Laser therapy uses focused light energy to penetrate deep into the tissues, promoting cellular repair, reducing inflammation, and increasing blood circulation. This helps to speed up recovery, reduce pain, and enhance healing in the treated areas.

Is laser therapy safe?

Yes, laser therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment with minimal side effects. Some patients may feel warmth or tingling during the session, but no pain is involved. Health professionals approve laser therapy for a variety of conditions.

How many laser therapy sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on your condition and treatment goals. Some patients notice improvement after just one session, while others may require several sessions for chronic conditions or injury recovery. Your therapist will recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.

Can children or seniors receive laser therapy?

Yes, laser therapy is safe for individuals of all ages, including children and seniors. The intensity and duration of the treatment can be adjusted to meet each person’s specific health requirements.

Do I need a referral for laser therapy?

No, a referral is not required for laser therapy. You can contact us directly at Carpe Diem Chiropractic to schedule an appointment and begin your treatment.

Can laser therapy help with chronic pain?

Yes, laser therapy is highly effective for managing chronic pain by reducing inflammation, promoting tissue repair, and improving circulation. It is often used as part of a comprehensive plan to relieve conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and long-term muscle pain.

How long does a laser therapy session last?

A typical laser therapy session lasts between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the area being treated and the severity of the condition. Your therapist will determine the appropriate session length based on your needs.

Will laser therapy be painful?

No, laser therapy is not painful. Most patients feel a gentle warming sensation or mild tingling during the session, but no discomfort is associated with the treatment.

What should I wear to a laser therapy session?

You can wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your session. Depending on the area being treated, your therapist may need access to specific parts of your body, but no special attire is required.

Can laser therapy help with sports injuries?

Yes, laser therapy is highly beneficial for athletes recovering from sports injuries. It accelerates healing by promoting tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain, allowing athletes to recover more quickly and return to peak performance.

How does laser therapy complement chiropractic care?

Laser therapy enhances chiropractic care by reducing inflammation and promoting healing in the muscles and tissues surrounding the spine and joints. This combination helps to relieve pain more effectively, improve mobility and support long-term recovery.

How often should I attend laser therapy sessions?

The frequency of laser therapy sessions depends on your specific condition and treatment goals. Some patients may benefit from weekly sessions, while others may only need occasional treatments as part of their recovery plan.

What are the risks associated with laser therapy?

Laser therapy is generally very safe with few risks. Side effects are minimal and may include slight redness or warmth in the treated area, which typically subsides shortly after the session. Your therapist will monitor your progress to ensure the treatment is both safe and effective.

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