About Us

SOLshine.org is the technology transfer beneficiary of

 Science of Light (SOL). 

SOL is a research & development 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on advancing the understanding of the profound biological benefits of light for the betterment of humanity.

 SOL's founders are light therapy pioneers that first introduced full-spectrum SAD lights in 1988 (Ott light Systems, 1987-98).

SOL is dedicated to the memory of pioneering photobiologist — Dr. John Ott.    

"We are all light deficient and this deficiency may be the source of our physical and emotional problems.” 

— Dr. John Ott, HEALTH AND LIGHT3,000,000+ copies sold

SOL's MIssion:

  • Enlighten humanity of the vital need for daily “light hygiene” to support and enhance body-mind wellness and reduce the risk of the indoor epidemic... mal-illumination

SOL's Mandate:

  • Freely share our many years of research focused on the biological effects of light on human health & behavior.
  • Provide the technology that effectively reduces the risk of mal-illumination.

SOL's Message: