About heilys®
We are designers, engineers, scientists, and lighting technicians.
Our mission is to research, develop, and design lighting solutions that make people healthier, more energetic, and happier.
Yike Pan
Scientist & Managing Director
Simon Frese
Key Account
Jemima Gassmann
Product design
Tanja Pape
Clerical Work
Dirk Schütz
Customer Service
Lisa Kehler
marketing
Joanne Pan
Graphic design
Willi Warkentin
Technical Consultant
Olga Pohl
Kundenservice
"No artificial light can replace what nature gives us."
Yike Pan, Lighting Scientist & Founder of heilys®
The Founding Story
"After years as an engineer and lighting designer, the moment came that changed everything: a sunny spring day. After hours of intensive lighting planning, I stepped outside from a perfectly lit building – and felt the warmth and energy of the real sun. That's when I realized: No artificial light can replace what nature gives us. But if we can't change our lifestyle immediately, we need a special light to complement it – heilys ® ."
I've worked with light for over 20 years—from electrical engineering to architectural lighting to international projects for hotels, airports, and offices. My goal was always to make artificial light as perfect as possible. But this very perfection revealed a problem: The better indoor light became, the more we humans spent time indoors—and the less we got the light our bodies truly need.
In my research, I discovered that light isn't just a design element, but an essential nutrient. Certain wavelengths, especially in the red and near-infrared range, can stimulate our cells to produce more energy. This influences regeneration, metabolism, and well-being – on a level we can't see but can feel.
With heilys, I've built a bridge between scientific precision and practical everyday life. Every product is developed to work with technical precision – from the wavelength and optics to the safe, durable workmanship. Because only precise light can trigger in the body what nature has shown us.
My vision: a future in which light is seen as a natural component of health – as natural as clean water or fresh air.
Background & Experience
2004 - 2008
Fudan University – Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
First enthusiasm for light and energy
2007 - 2020
Philips Lighting – Application Engineer
Entry into the world of architectural lighting
2012 – 2015
Wismar University – Master in Architectural Lighting Design
Focus: Light & Health
2014 – 2015
Light Art Light AG, Cologne
International architectural lighting projects
2016 – present
TU Eindhoven
PhD research on the physiological effects of light on humans
2020 - present
Founding of WeCare+ / heilys
Mission: healthy light for modern living environments.
Research expertise behind heilys
Our scientific advisory board brings together expertise from biophotonics, preventive medicine, and life sciences - and supports heilys in the further development of innovative lighting solutions for greater well-being.
Expert in biophotonics and preventive medicine
Dr. Eduard Van Wijk
Dr. Van Wijk has a background in cognitive and biological psychology. He worked as a senior researcher at the International Institute of Biophysics and subsequently conducted research in analytical biosciences at Leiden University .
Today he is responsible for the field of biophotonics at MELUNA Research in relation to health, lifestyle and disease.
Specialist in spectroscopy and biophotonic measurement technologies
Dr. Yu Yan
Dr. Yan studied biology at Hangzhou University in China and received his doctorate from the University of Mainz in Germany. After completing his doctorate, he dedicated himself to biophoton research and biophotonics .
Since 2009, he has been part of MELUNA Research and specializes in NIR, Raman, and UV/VIS spectroscopy . As a senior researcher, he plays a key role in the development of new measurement and analysis technologies .
What doctors and therapists say about heilys®
Prof. Dr. Ottaviano Tapparo
Dentist specializing in immunotoxicology and regenerative therapies
"As a proponent of modern, evidence-based healing methods, I value the use of heilys red light therapy in postoperative care. It effectively complements my therapeutic spectrum and supports my patients' recovery at a high professional level."
Dr. med. Luise Weinrich
"I completed a 70-day recovery protocol in cooperation with Heilys. In addition to zero sessions in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and an improvement in my Omega-3 index, I spent approximately 20 minutes daily in front of the red light panel. I felt it gave me a very immediate energy boost for the day. I was also very satisfied with the communication and the support team at Heilys and would like to take this opportunity to thank them again."
Dr. Katharina Broos
Implantology, Aesthetic Dentistry & Dental Conservation
“I’m familiar with heilys from using it in my practice and appreciate how easily it integrates into selected follow-up appointments. I decide on a case-by-case basis whether and when it’s appropriate to use it as part of dental treatment.”
Martina & Gerda Kastner
PhysioPraxis Kirchdorf
" As physiotherapists, we have integrated heilys light therapy into our daily work. It enriches our treatment options and effectively supports our patients in the healing process. "
Angela Schoer
Certified Fatty Acid and Vitamin D Consultant IVD
"The GEN series is the one I use most frequently, both at home and at the institute, because the preset modes and the ability to flexibly adjust wavelengths and intensities allow for customized use. The heilys company offers easy accessibility, friendly contacts for technical questions and competent background knowledge."
Julian May
Holistic pain and physiotherapist
"At the end of many treatments, I use cupping therapy, which I have been successfully combining with Heilys infrared panels for some time now. The heat penetrates deep into the tissue, noticeably amplifies the effect of the cupping, and promotes pain reduction and regeneration. The feedback from my patients is consistently positive—for me, a valuable addition to holistic therapy."
Thomas Hartl
Osteopath, Physiotherapist & Non-Medical Practitioner
"In my osteopathic practice, supportive infrared treatment is an integral part. When treating infants, the CleanSleep is on the treatment table to relax babies. I place the FlexiPad on patients with abdominal discomfort during treatment. But also after the treatment, many of my patients lie down under the Full Body Panel for post-treatment rest."
Known from
Certified and developed in Germany.
Our products were developed and tested by our team in Germany. Production meets certified quality and safety standards: CE, RoHS, WEEE.
The heilys® process
Every heilys product embodies our core concept: integrating natural light into everyday life to activate the body's own healing powers through increased cellular energy and improved metabolism.
Our process in 3 steps:
1| Research & Development
Our work begins in research. heilys® cooperates with renowned European universities and laboratories and incorporates the latest findings in light biology and photobiomodulation into product development. This is not just about theory: we test different wavelengths, beam angles, and intensities using state-of-the-art measurement technology and use this to develop solutions based on studies and practical experience. This ensures that every heilys® device generates light that can have an effect at the cellular level—while remaining pleasant and suitable for everyday use.
2| Precise manufacturing
Our devices are manufactured with the utmost care. Engineers from our team supervise production on site at our partner factories, check every component, and ensure that all materials are durable, safe, and sustainable. From the selection of flicker-free LEDs with precisely tuned wavelengths to optics with optimized beam angles, sturdy housings, and user-friendly operation—every detail is carefully chosen. This is the only way we can develop products that are both technically advanced and reliable in everyday use.
3| Quality control
Before a heilys® device leaves our premises, it undergoes a multi-stage testing process. Every single product is tested for electrical safety, performance values, and visual parameters—not just random samples. Our quality inspectors compare the results with internal design guidelines that are stricter than many common standards. The result: devices that deliver stable performance for years and whose reliability we can guarantee with a 3-year warranty.
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