Greenlight your business, redlight your health

Ange Dove (00:00)
Welcome to the You’re the Boss podcast show. I’m with John Graham Harper today, and we’re here to talk about health in your business. He’s got a really interesting approach to looking after your health. So John, welcome to the show.

John Graham Harper (00:30)
Thank you, I really appreciate it. You’ve obviously built up a lot of rapport and trust with your audience, so to have the opportunity to share my story—there’s been a lot of pain, but also a big win at the end—is something I’m grateful for. Thanks for having me.

Ange Dove (00:57)
You’re welcome. So tell me a bit about you, what you do, and how you got to where you are today.

John Graham Harper (01:07)
Right now, I’m the CEO and founder of Lumaflex. “Luma” meaning light, and “flex” for flexibility. It’s a global brand specialising in portable red light therapy products. We’ve won 11 global design and innovation awards—more than any other red light therapy company—and we’re now in 19 countries, GSA approved, and supplying the military.

Ange Dove (01:37)
Congratulations.

John Graham Harper (01:40)
Thank you. My goal is to expand globally and educate more people about light therapy.

If we go back to where it started—I was always into fitness. I was very skinny growing up, and the gym gave me confidence. My brother once said, “You should train people and get paid.” That idea stuck with me.

I became a personal trainer, built a huge client base, and worked long days. It was fulfilling—not just physically, but emotionally. People opened up during training sessions. I realised personal training is often about being a confidant.

That led me to open gyms—six in total. But honestly, they weren’t very successful. I wasn’t strong on business strategy back then. Eventually, I moved into digital fitness, exploring AI and blockchain fitness during COVID.

Later, I moved to Thailand thinking I’d retire early—but I got bored. I’m someone who needs to build and create.

Throughout all this, I was competing in sports—rugby, then boxing. That’s when things changed. I started getting severe headaches, and doctors found a brain tumour caused by repeated impact.

That moment shifted everything.

John Graham Harper (07:49)
I moved away from aggressive fitness into wellness and recovery. That’s where red light therapy came in—introduced by my wife. I was sceptical at first, but it worked.

The biggest breakthrough was my knee injury. After consistent use, the pain disappeared—and it never came back.

That’s when I thought: What is this? And I dove deep into it.

Ange Dove (13:01)
So tell me—what exactly is red light therapy?

John Graham Harper (13:27)
At its core, it’s cellular energy. It uses specific wavelengths of light—originally from the sun—to energise your cells.

You’ve probably seen LED face masks in beauty stores—that’s red light therapy for skin. It helps with collagen and wrinkles.

Then it expanded into pain management—arthritis, back pain—and now it’s moving into brain health, supporting conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

It’s not artificial or complex—it’s simply harnessing natural light at specific wavelengths to stimulate your cells.

Ange Dove (18:55)
So it’s proven, and now it’s about applying it effectively?

John Graham Harper (18:58)
Exactly. Now we focus on optimising usage—customising it to individuals and even combining it with other wellness methods.

Ange Dove (21:17)
And your device—how does it work?

John Graham Harper (21:26)
Our device uses specific wavelengths backed by clinical research. The key is direct skin contact to maximise effectiveness.

We designed it to be portable, durable, and easy to use—unlike bulky panels.

Ange Dove (24:57)
And what about brain health?

John Graham Harper (25:05)
We’ve developed a newer device with multiple wavelengths specifically targeting brain function—focus, clarity, and even neurological conditions. It’s now being tested in clinical trials.

Ange Dove (27:48)
So for business owners—low energy, lack of focus—how can this help?

John Graham Harper (28:02)
This is where workplace wellness comes in. I work with companies to train teams on health optimisation.

You can use the device during work—on your neck, chest, or gut—for quick 10-minute sessions. It helps with energy, focus, and stress without relying on caffeine.

Hydration also boosts effectiveness significantly.

Ange Dove (32:10)
So people can literally use it at their desk?

John Graham Harper (32:25)
Exactly. That’s the future—integrating wellness into daily work life.

Ange Dove (33:24)
I love that. It’s already big in places like Singapore.

John, this has been fascinating. It’s amazing how something challenging in your life led to creating something that helps so many people.

John Graham Harper (34:26)
Thank you. And for anyone listening—if you want to learn more, reach out to me on Instagram at John Wayne Fitness. I’ll get you into our learning academy.

Ange Dove (35:13)
Perfect—I’ll include the links below.

John, thank you so much, and safe travels!

John Graham Harper (35:48)
Thank you, I appreciate it.