Miranda Kerr names red light therapy her go-to at-home health hack

Miranda Kerr said she has embraced red light therapy as an at-home health tool, praising a full-size light mat that she uses to target multiple areas of the body.

The 42-year-old model, who has become a certified health coach and founded Kora Organics, told the New York Post she has “been loving red light therapy,” adding that she prefers a mat because it "can target lots of places at once." She described the treatment as using "red and near-infrared light to support everything from skin rejuvenation to muscle recovery and nervous system regulation." Kerr also mentioned a separate, totally free practice she called "one of the most underrated beauty secrets," without detailing it in the Post interview.

Red and near-infrared light therapies, often described in the scientific literature as photobiomodulation, are used in clinical and consumer settings to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Early research has found signs that certain wavelengths can modulate inflammation and support muscle recovery, though experts say evidence varies by condition and device and more large-scale trials are needed to determine which protocols are most effective.

Kerr told the Post she noticed benefits not only to her skin but also to how she feels in her body, and that the therapy had helped with recovery. "It’s amazing how much of a difference it makes — not just to my skin, but how I feel in my body," she said.

Last year Kerr publicly discussed dealing with proctitis, a condition involving inflammation of the rectum. Speaking to Get the Gloss, she described the condition as autoimmune in nature and said she found the lack of clear answers frustrating: "It’s an autoimmune thing and they don’t necessarily have the answers to why, which is frustrating." Inflammation is a common target for treatments aimed at symptom relief across a range of chronic inflammatory conditions; proponents of red light therapy argue its anti-inflammatory effects may be beneficial, though clinical guidance varies by diagnosis.

Red light and near-infrared devices are available in clinics and for at-home use in forms ranging from handheld wands and face masks to larger mats and panels. Safety considerations include following manufacturer instructions, using devices cleared or marketed for specific purposes when appropriate, and consulting a health professional about any underlying medical issues or ongoing treatments.

Kerr’s comments follow a broader trend of public figures promoting at-home wellness technologies alongside lifestyle practices. She has expanded her wellness profile beyond modeling by earning a health coach certification and developing skincare products through Kora Organics. Medical professionals advise that people considering light-based therapies review existing research, check device specifications, and consult clinicians—particularly when managing autoimmune conditions or chronic inflammatory disorders—before beginning new at-home treatments.