How far away should you be from red light therapy? Closer is not always better… and neither is standing across the room. For most red light panels, distance matters. Typically: • Closer = more concentrated light • Further back = more coverage, less intensity And this changes depending on the device. Panels are more powerful, which is why you stand a bit further back. Devices like masks, belts, and wraps sit directly on your body — so positioning is already built in. If your distance is off, you might not be getting the amount of light you think you are. This is Part 4 of our Red Light Therapy Mistakes series.