About

“My inspiration to start Nevada Laser Pain Relief came from my personal journey to discover a better way to treat chronic pain. For years I struggled with an acute injury that turned chronic and appeared untreatable aside from pills or surgery. I am inspired to help others discover this alternative path to healing.”

— James Smith, Owner

James grew up in Mineral Wells, Texas where he immersed himself in Martial Arts, igniting his passion for lifelong health and fitness. He was a coach and mentor for students of all ages and athletic abilities. He attended school in Fort Worth at TCJC, then continued his studies at the University of Texas at Arlington.

After joining the corporate world, he excelled in business marketing, business management and sales.

James moved to Reno for the beautiful outdoor summer and winter life. In 2013, he became suddenly ill, placing him in the hospital ICU for eleven days, where he was told he would, “leave in a body bag.” Not one to be discouraged, he left the hospital…not in a body bag… but with many of the side effects that prescribed medication can bring. The medications that were prescribed caused

 degeneration in his tendons and ligaments which resulted in chronic pain, immobility, and weakness.

One of James’ business clients at that time specialized in Laser Therapy, so he thought he would, “try it,” although, being a skeptic, he did not have high expectations. Astonishingly, his pain was reduced by 75% after four visits. His mobility increased so he could focus on strength training again. With the pain being 95% diminished, he set about trying to understand how lasers worked, why they were not used more often in mainstream medical and how he could bring this gift to others.

James went back to learning. He traveled the country consulting, training with and completing certification requirements from the foremost doctors and pioneers of photo biomodulation while learning about other energy healing modalities such as PEMF, Shockwave, light therapies, lasers and the benefits of thermal imaging. He is known around town as the “Laser Man,” a nickname he wears proudly, However, he will remind you, “I do not diagnose, I treat pain.”

“ We all must “age”, but we get to choose how we do it. What James and I get to do is give others control on how they age so they can choose to “age well.”

— Cheyanne LaRue, Owner

Cheyanne moved to Reno from Texas in 1992. She has a bachelor’s degree in science from Liberty University and is a Certified Pain Free Movement Specialist. She is a former pro figure competitor winning a bronze medal in the Natural Olympia. Her desire to see others find their 100 percent regardless of physical limitations is her drive to seeing others “age well” rather than just “age.”

After a permanent jaw disc dislocation resulting with Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cheyanne was diagnosed with EDS-Hypermobile (Ehlers Danlos) a connective tissue disorder that causes frequent joint dislocations, whole body inflammation, chronic pain, arthritis and other physical challenges.  Her journey with chronic pain management changed how she viewed others who are suffering from pain. Cheyanne began her journey with Lasers 15 years ago as a Certified Migraine Dentomandibular Therapist treating patients with chronic head aches and migraines.

The emotional component to chronic pain often goes unaddressed, Chronic pain can rob you of joy, energy, and hope.