Forrest Smith

Forrest Smith

Job Title: Founder & CEO
Company: Kineon Labs
LinkedIn: @the-forrest-smith
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Bio: Forrest Smith is the CEO and co-founder at Kineon. He is an entrepreneur, business operator, strategic planner and leader. Forrest is fluent in Mandarin and English. He also speaks conversational Spanish

Blog Posts

Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash. This is an image of a woman's ankle.

Read Time: 15 minutes

Heal Your Ankle Naturally: The Red Light Therapy Solution

Forrest Smith
Around 628,000 sprains happen annually and about 25,000 laborers sprain an ankle every single day. When you need to get back to work or be fighting fit, or simply wish to be out of pain sooner rath...
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An image showing some red light, signifying laser light.

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Low Level Laser Therapy: Everything You Should Know

Forrest Smith
In low level light therapy specifically, the energy in specific wavelengths of light is used (on a much smaller scale) to target pain at its source. Read on to discover the relationship between you...
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Read Time: 16 minutes

Infrared Therapy 101: Health Benefits and Risks

Forrest Smith
While infrared light research isn’t new, the concept of light therapy is starting to become more commonplace as an option for dealing with pain, inflammation, and skin health. It involves the use o...
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An image of a female ankle with Kineon Light Therapy.

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Best Non-Surgical Treatment for Ankle Pain

Forrest Smith
From red light therapy to ankle braces, we’ve taken a look at all the possible treatments if you don’t want to go down the surgery route. These are perfect for those with mild to moderate or chroni...
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An image of a female neck using light therapy.

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Healing Neck Pain: The Power of Infrared Light Therapy

Forrest Smith
Though limited neck pain can be alleviated with over-the-counter pharmacy medications, more serious and long-lasting neck pain needs a deeper treatment. To help get to the bottom of healing neck pa...
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Read Time: 21 minutes

Healing Plantar Fasciitis at Home With Photobiomodulation

Forrest Smith
With non-intimidating names like ‘Jogger’s Heel,’ ‘Tennis Heel,’ and even ‘Policeman’s Heel,’ plantar fasciitis seems quite harmless on the face of it. While traditional treatments like non-steroid...
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An image of a bulb emiting red light.

Read Time: 24 minutes

13 Common Mistakes To Avoid With Red Light Therapy

Forrest Smith
Red Light Therapy is a therapeutic technique involves exposing the body to red wavelengths of light, which stimulate cellular repair and regeneration, leading to a whole host of benefits. Whilst it...
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Red Light Therapy's Impact on Sports Performance

Forrest Smith
Injury data showed that 43% of athletes will get at least one injury per season, some suffering multiple injuries, with each injury causing on average 17 days lost to training and one competition t...
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An image showing light that signifies light therapy options such as lasers and near-infrared.

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The Ultimate Guide to Light Therapy Options: Red, Cold Laser, Low-Level Laser, and Near Infrared

Forrest Smith
The science and technology behind light therapy have evolved significantly over recent years. Let’s look at the fascinating world of light therapy, exploring the red light therapy comparison to col...
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An image of a knee wioth redness signifying knee pain.

Read Time: 16 minutes

From Suffering to Healing: Cold Laser Therapy and Knee Pain

Forrest Smith
Knee pain is the second most commonly felt chronic pain. This is when many turn to alternative solutions like cold laser therapy for knee pain. To help those in need, we’ve looked at just how effec...
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An image of a red light signifying red light therapy in this blog post.

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Photobiomodulation Vs. Red Light Therapy: Is Photobiomodulation the Same As Red Light Therapy?

Forrest Smith
Photobiomodulation expands home care treatments beyond traditional medical centers. As it becomes mainstream with red light therapy, understanding their use and effectiveness is vital.
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An image of a shoulder.

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9 Common Shoulder Injuries And How To Treat Them

Forrest Smith
Common shoulder injuries affect people worldwide, regardless of age and situation, as they can strike due to merely moving the shoulder the wrong way or with too much force. When this happens, it’s...
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Home Sweet Healing: Near-Infrared Light Therapy At Home

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Home Sweet Healing: Near-Infrared Light Therapy At Home

Forrest Smith
Allowing everyone and anyone to take charge of their health, near-infrared light therapy can accelerate healing on a whole new level - making it a perfect solution for gym goers, athletes, and peop...
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Read Time: 18 minutes

Cold Laser Therapy: Everything You Need to Know

Forrest Smith
Where cold laser therapy specifically excels, however, is through its power to heal. It offers pain relief, enhances tissue repair, and reduces inflammation. This then allows patients to experience...
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An image of a red infrared lamp.

Read Time: 14 minutes

The Healing Power of Near-Infrared Light: 11 Key Benefits

Forrest Smith
With near-infrared light therapy benefits spanning pain relief, reduced inflammation, and even the possibility of a healthier and happier life, it’s easy to see why so many have turned to the heali...
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An image showing back pain. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay.

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Home Remedies and Treatment for Sciatica

Forrest Smith
Understanding the wealth of home remedies, self-care techniques, and home treatments for sciatica can alleviate symptoms and empower those to take charge of their symptoms. Let’s look at managing s...
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An image of a woman's shoulder with red mark, meaning shoulder pain.

Read Time: 18 minutes

6 Shoulder Stretches To Relieve Tightness

Forrest Smith
Shoulder pain affects 18-26% of adults at any point in time, making it one of the most common regional pain syndromes. Introducing some light shoulder stretches into your routine can help soothe yo...
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An image of a man having his aching shoulder massaged.

Read Time: 30 minutes

Aching Shoulder? 7 Non-Surgical Treatments to the Rescue

Forrest Smith
Shoulder pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems, along with back and neck pain. Fortunately, in our modern world, a wide array of non surgical shoulder treatments are available to assis...
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An image of a woman's back, flexing Kineon Ligh Therapy in her shoulders.

Read Time: 16 minutes

Shoulder Recovery Exercises For Rotator Cuff And Shoulder Rehabilitation

Forrest Smith
Damage to the rotator cuff or other parts of the shoulder can be debilitating and lead to a reduced quality of life or impaired functional capabilities. It doesn’t always have to be that way though...
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