The International Light Association is a uniquely collaborative group of light and color therapy practitioners, health professionals, scientists, educators, product manufacturers, artists, architects, interior designers and philosophers who are passionate about learning and applying the latest theories, techniques and technologies regarding how light and color can promote health, enhance performance and learning and raise consciousness. Our mission is to share and disseminate information, educate, initiate and promote research, and create an open-hearted, broad-minded and integrative community in the field of Light.

The ILA was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, at our Light Medicine 2003 Conference. The inspiration for our logo comes from a beautiful window designed by the artist Peter Paul Rubens for his house in Antwerp. The first gathering of the ILA took place in Antwerp in November 2003 in a building adjacent to Rubenshuis, overlooking the garden from which photographs of this window were taken. Rubens´s window reflects the sun with both mathematical precision and artistic skill, creating a metaphor for this City of Diamonds and making a profound statement about the nature of light.

Aims of the ILA:

• To develop a community and network of people who are focused on the therapeutic uses light
• To determine professional standards and develop a code of ethics in the field of Light and its applications
• To disseminate information about the field of Light
  
• To provide integrative education about Light and its applications
• To promote the field of Light, including its applications and ILA members, internationally
• To represent professionals in the field of Light
• To receive and disseminate funds for the support of research, education and the applications of Light