NuLife Quit Smoking Program
Laser Quit Smoking & Vaping
A new, drug-free way to quit smoking and vaping for good: low-level laser therapy with one-on-one support. Covered By Most Benefits.
Free 15-minute phone assessment · No referral needed
Doctor Recommended
No Referral Needed
85%+ Success Rate
Proven Results for People Who Follow & Complete Our Programs
Covered By Most Benefits
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Quit Smoking Program
The NuLife Laser Quit Smoking Program is built on scientific evidence and was developed by specialists in smoking cessation, traditional acupuncture, nutrition and health. The low-level laser device we use is FDA cleared and Health Canada approved.
For 18 years, NuLife has helped over 13,800 people quit nicotine, whether from cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco, cigars or nicotine replacement products.
Laser acupuncture helps reduce cravings, irritability, tension and anxiety by supporting your body’s natural release of endorphins. Combined with one-on-one counselling and a personalized quit plan, it gives you a natural, drug-free way to break free from nicotine.
- Immediate Effect & Painless
- Non-invasive, drug-free approach
- Tailored Treatment Plans
- 1:1 Counselling & Support
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health. Period.
A Faster, Easier and More Effective Way to Quit
The Method
NuLife Laser Quit Smoking is a non-invasive, drug-free and pain-free stop smoking program. We combine low-level laser therapy with traditional acupuncture technique, applying the laser to specific points on the body, which is why it’s also called laser acupuncture.
Based on traditional Chinese medicine, ear acupuncture, also known as auricular therapy, targets specific ear points that are used to release neurotransmitters in the brain such as dopamine, serotonin and endorphins, which control the pleasure centres of the brain. Stimulating the body’s natural release of these helps to break the addiction cycle and your dependency on nicotine. When you stimulate the correct acupoint, your brain can release the neurotransmitters that reduce cravings from addiction withdrawal.
Combined with our one-on-one counselling and nutritional guidance, 85% and more of our patients report success.
Why Quitting Nicotine Is So Hard
Nicotine reaches your brain in seconds and floods it with dopamine. Over time, your brain comes to depend on nicotine to feel normal. When it wears off, you crash: cravings, irritability, anxiety. That crash, not a lack of willpower, is why most people go back to smoking.
NuLife breaks this cycle. Our program works on all four sides of nicotine dependence:
Psychological Dependence
Smoking often becomes a way to cope with stress and emotions. Your counsellor helps you handle stress, cravings and triggers in healthier ways.
Physical Dependence
Nicotine causes physical cravings and withdrawal. Low-level laser therapy on specific acupuncture points supports your body’s natural release of endorphins to help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal.
Habitual Dependence
Smoking is tied to daily routines, like coffee, driving or work breaks. We help you spot your triggers and replace them with new habits.
Detoxification
Support for your body in clearing nicotine and restoring balance after years of smoking. (Please note that detox is a separate purchase.)
Ways to Quit Smoking: How NuLife Compares
Not sure which is the best way to stop smoking? Here’s how the most common options stack up.
| NuLife Laser Quit Smoking | Cold turkey | Nicotine replacement (patch, gum) | Prescription pills | Hypnosis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine-free | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drug-free | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Medication side effects | None | None | Possible | Possible | None |
| Help with cravings & withdrawal | ✓ | ✕ | Partial | Partial | Varies |
| Personalized treatment plan | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Varies |
| Stress & anxiety support | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Partial |
| Nutritional guidance | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Detox support | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| One-on-one support built in | ✓ | ✕ | Usually not | Usually not | Varies |
| Relapse prevention support | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Varies |
Breathe Easier After You Quit
Your lungs start to recover soon after your last cigarette or vape:
Within 8 hours: carbon monoxide in your blood drops and your oxygen level returns to normal.
Within 48 hours: the airways in your lungs relax, so breathing gets easier.
2 to 3 months: circulation improves and lung function increases by up to 30%.
Within 6 months: coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath improve.
Source: Lung Health Foundation
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What Happens Next
Getting started is simple.
- Short phone call. A free 15-minute call about your habit and your goals, to see if the program is a good fit and go over pricing.
- Book and pick your location. Choose the clinic closest to you.
- Assessment and counselling. At your first visit, a certified specialist gets to know your habit, triggers and goals.
- Your personal quit plan. A program built around you.
- Low-level laser therapy. Painless and relaxing, to help reduce cravings and withdrawal.
Most benefit plans cover the program, and everyone is welcome, with or without insurance. Every plan is different, so call us and we’ll go over your coverage on the phone.
Are you an employer? Offer the program to your team.
Helpful Reads
Questions Before You Start?
Short guides from our team on cost, cravings and other ways to quit.
Frequently Asked Questions
For many people, yes. Laser acupuncture for smoking cessation has been studied in published clinical research, including a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, and one study reported quit rates as high as 84% (Lim, 2018). Combined with one-on-one support from our specialists, 85% and more of our patients report success. Individual results vary.
See the research: Does Laser Therapy to Quit Smoking Work? An Honest Answer
Low-level laser therapy is applied to specific acupuncture points to support your body’s natural release of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, the same feel-good chemicals nicotine triggers. This helps reduce cravings, irritability and withdrawal, while your counsellor helps you break the habit and handle your triggers.
Pricing depends on your personal plan, and we’ll go over it on the call. Everyone is welcome, with or without benefits. Most benefit plans cover the program, and 4 interest-free payments are available. Call us and we’ll go over your coverage on the phone. For more on what affects the price, read How Much Does Laser Quit Smoking Cost?
No. You don’t need a walk-in clinic visit or a referral to start. You can call NuLife and book directly. All our clinics are by appointment, and your first step is a free 15-minute phone assessment.
We have 6 clinics across the GTA: Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Woodbridge and Oakville. Every clinic offers our quit smoking and vaping program, by appointment. Pick the one closest to you on your free 15-minute call.
Yes. Low-level laser therapy is non-invasive and drug-free, with no needles and no heat. The low-level laser device we use is FDA cleared and Health Canada approved, and every patient is screened on the phone and again in person before treatment.
More on safety: Is Laser Therapy to Quit Smoking Safe?
The Laser treatment itself is non-invasive, non-thermal and drug free. There are no needles used in our treatment so any pain usually associated with Acupuncture needles has been eliminated. All you will feel is a slight tingling or pulsating sensation, and you will feel more relaxed during and after the treatment.
More on safety: Is Laser Therapy to Quit Smoking Safe?
Compared with the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, prescription pills, hypnosis or quitting cold turkey, laser therapy gives you strong help with cravings and withdrawal, without drugs or nicotine. Studies on laser acupuncture have reported quit rates as high as 84% (Lim, 2018), and 85% and more of our patients report success when laser therapy is combined with one-on-one counselling, a personalized quit plan and follow-up support. Results vary from person to person.
See how the methods compare: Laser vs. Patches, Champix and Hypnosis.
Laser acupuncture is low-level laser therapy (photobiomodulation) applied to acupuncture points instead of needles. At NuLife, the laser is applied to specific points, mainly on the ears, hands and face. It’s painless, drug-free and uses no needles.
Low-level laser is applied to specific acupuncture points, mainly on the ears, hands and face. The points used depend on what we’re treating.
Laser therapy is completely safe, painless and drug free. Precautions exist about combining laser therapy with certain medical conditions and medications; therefore, each client is screened on the telephone and again in person. Otherwise there are no known side effects.
Your first visit is the longest, because it includes your assessment, counselling and personal quit plan. We’ll go over the timing with you when you book.
Unfortunately, because of the complexities of the psychological side of the addiction, no one can force you to stop smoking. Results vary from person to person. However, 85% and more of our patients report success with our program.
As long as you want to quit, we can make it easier for you.
No. Hypnosis tries to change behaviour through suggestion. Our program uses low-level laser therapy on specific acupuncture points, combined with one-on-one counselling and a personalized quit plan.
See how they compare: Laser vs. Patches, Champix and Hypnosis
Most of our patients tried before too. Low-level laser therapy helps with the cravings and withdrawal, and your specialist helps you break the habit. You’re not doing it alone.
Cravings come in waves and pass if you wait them out. Delay, drink a glass of water, take slow deep breaths or go for a short walk, and stay away from your usual triggers, like coffee or alcohol, in the first weeks. In our program, low-level laser therapy helps reduce cravings, and your counsellor builds a plan around your own triggers.
Some people notice more hunger after quitting, because nicotine reduces appetite. Your program includes nutritional guidance to help you manage cravings and your weight. If it’s a concern, let us know and we’ll build it into your plan.
The program works the same way for quitting vaping as for smoking. Whether you vape, smoke or both, it helps you handle the cravings and break the habit for good. For tips you can use today, read How to Quit Vaping: What Actually Works (and What to Expect).
“I smoked a pack a day easily… I am now smoke free and the happiest I’ve been in years!” – Harry J., Google review
“I am smoke free. And have tried multiple times over the course of 5 years. If you are committed, this will work!” – Michelle R., Google review
Read more: NuLife patient reviews and testimonials
For more patient experiences, read Laser Therapy to Quit Smoking Reviews: What Real Patients Say.
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