Dr. Thuy Ho Ellsworth: Regenerative Podiatry, Red Light Therapy & Patient-First Care

In this episode of Innovators of Health, Dr. Thuy Ho Ellsworth shares her journey from refugee to podiatrist and how that perspective fuels her commitment to patient-first, holistic care. She explains why she integrated photobiomodulation (red/near-infrared light) into podiatry workflows, how it complements regenerative approaches, and the outcomes she’s seeing in clinic. We discuss practical protocols, clinic-to-home adoption, and how adding a safe, repeatable red-light program can improve results and create a scalable, cash-pay revenue stream—without more chair time.

Key Takeaways:

🌍 Purpose-Driven Practice: Dr. Ellsworth’s refugee-to-physician journey anchors a mission of compassionate, outcomes-driven care.

🔴 PBM That Patients Use: Red/near-infrared light fits podiatry workflows as a short, repeatable add-on patients actually follow.

⚕️ Regenerative Mindset: Red light supports tissue healing and recovery, pairing naturally with regenerative strategies.

✅ Measurable Wins: Patients report less pain, better function, and faster recovery with simple protocols.

🧩 Holistic Integration: Treat the whole patient—not just a diagnosis—by layering PBM with standard care.

🏠 Clinic-to-Home Scale: In-office + at-home dosing increases adherence and long-term results.

💼 Cash-Pay Ready: Add predictable revenue without adding visits or staff time.

🧠 Keep Learning: Continuous education helps clinicians separate evidence from hype.

👀 See It to Believe It: Hands-on trials convert skepticism into confident adoption.

😊 Patient Happiness = Practice Health: Better outcomes and experience drive retention and referrals.

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This podcast is hosted by Jaydev Karande and Dr. Rahul Desai from RedVive.

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