PADO Wellness Center
by Beverly Sorrells
When longtime endodontist Dr. Peter Chen began experiencing the head, neck, and back pain so common among dental professionals, he sought help from chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists.
Inspired by his own experiences and the needs of the patients at his endodontics practice in Lake Mary, Dr. Chen envisioned a holistic wellness center where multiple healing modalities could coexist under one roof.
That idea sparked Dr. Chen’s newest venture: PADO Wellness Center, a premier destination for aesthetic and massage services in Lake Mary. At the heart of this integrative wellness center – designed to serve the general public and Dr. Chen’s endodontics clients – is something you might not expect from a dental professional: red light therapy.
Dr. Chen introduced this form of therapy to his endodontics practice in 2019 to ease TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain and post-procedure discomfort. The more he learned about red light therapy, the more Dr. Chen recognized just how far its benefits extend.
“Red light, to me, is probably one of those underserved or underutilized tools in health care,” he says. “A lot of it is misunderstood. Red light therapy shares similarities with acupuncture; it can increase blood flow, stimulate healing, and reduce inflammation when applied in a concentrated form.”
Indeed, one of PADO’s most popular offerings is its red light therapy helmet. This innovative device is gaining attention in the medical community for its potential to help with migraines, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease symptoms, autism-related sensory challenges, and even cognitive clarity. Clients often report sleeping better, thinking more clearly, and experiencing more calmness overall after red light therapy. Dr. Chen says one of his patients described her racing mind as “quiet for three days” after just one session.
PADO Wellness Center also offers custom facials, body contouring, and therapeutic massage, including specialized lymphatic drainage massage – a great option for post-surgical patients and those undergoing detox.
At PADO, single services are available, as are monthly memberships and multi-service packages that allow clients to enjoy continued benefits at a lower overall cost – all in a warm, welcoming environment.
To learn more, call 407-229-7236 or visit PadoWellnessCenter.com.