About 528 Innovations
528 Innovations is a medical technology company advancing photobiomodulation through sophisticated laser engineering, Precision-Guided Therapy™, and an integrated digital experience designed to support professional and home use.
Founded at the intersection of clinical experience, engineering, technology, and firsthand patient experience, 528 Innovations began with a simple question: Could sophisticated laser therapy be designed to work better for the people who use it?
That question led us to rethink more than the device. We envisioned a modular, extensible platform that could bring together advanced laser technology, precision controls, wavelength-specific capabilities, and intelligent app-guided support—creating a more connected experience between professional use and life beyond the clinic. That vision became the 5i Series Laser Therapy System.
Today, we continue to build around the same belief: sophisticated technology should not have to feel complicated. Our goal is to make advanced laser therapy more precise, consistent, and approachable while creating a platform designed to evolve.
We didn’t set out to replicate what already existed. We set out to reimagine what laser therapy could become.
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Brandon Crawford DC, FIBFN-CND - Founder
Dr. Crawford is a board-certified Developmental Functional Neurologist and global laser expert whose focus on laser and light therapy transforms the lives of countless patients as clinical Director of NeuroSolution ATX. Dr. Crawford, is an expert in traumatic brain injuries and photobiomodulation, he empowers global audiences with groundbreaking approaches for optimized brain function and enhanced well-being. He's paving the way with innovative and effective treatments for various conditions using laser and light therapy on the brain and nervous system. His specialty lies in the safe and effective use of photobiomodulation, ensuring clients fully benefit from this advanced therapeutic care.
A trailblazer, Dr. Crawford's groundbreaking work is transforming lives and setting him apart as a leader in innovative therapies. He leverages his expertise in Biomedical Science, Human Anatomy, and Health & Wellness for a holistic treatment approach.
Dr. Brandon Crawford is a pioneer in laser-based neurological therapy. His career began with a single case—a young boy with a severe genetic brain disorder who responded miraculously to laser therapy. That moment reshaped his understanding of neuroplasticity and became the foundation for his life’s work.
“Functional neurology gave me the blueprint. Light gave me the breakthrough.” — Dr. Crawford
Brandon has treated thousands of patients with neurological conditions that many providers considered untreatable. From seizures to stroke, severe autism to brain injuries, his intensive protocols have helped patients speak, move, and reconnect with life.
He co-founded 528 Innovations when he realized no existing laser system could meet his therapeutic standards. Today, he leads the NeuroSolution Center of Austin, with satellite programs in Atlanta and Dubai, using the 5i Series daily in clinical care.
Kevin Johnson - Founder
Co-Founder Kevin Johnson brings 23 years of technology engineering leadership in product research and development on systems and hardware used by innovators like NASA, Tesla, CERN Large Hadron Collider, and the European Southern Observatory. Coming from over two decades of leadership at National Instruments, Kevin is no stranger to spearheading innovative hardware and software solutions. From Aerospace to Industrial Machinery, he's been at the helm of R&D, driving forward some of the most groundbreaking innovations in diverse industries.
Now, he brings that same dedication and expertise to 528 Innovations, overseeing product development and the business strategy technology roadmap. What fuels his dedication to 528 Innovations isn't just his passion for technology, but his deep, personal connection to wellness.
After witnessing his son's eight-year struggle with a debilitating and undiagnosed brain disease, Kevin and his wife Jacquie discovered the transformative impact of light therapy which set them on a heartfelt personal journey, and the commitment to deliver a comprehensive and transformative therapy solution to families like yours.
Love - A Blueprint for a Mission
528 Innovations began not in a lab—but in a hospital room, where a family fought to save their son. Co-founder Kevin Johnson and his wife Jacquie were desperately searching for answers after their son, Dylan, developed a devastating and undiagnosed neurological condition. When Dylan was hospitalized with RSV and his life hung in the balance, they turned to Dr. Brandon Crawford, a globally recognized expert in functional neurology and laser therapy, and the founder of NeuroSolution ATX. Dr. Crawford had already been instrumental in Dylan’s care, and his guidance during the hospital crisis helped stabilize Dylan when all else seemed uncertain. Laser therapy played a critical role in Dylan’s progress, offering real relief and visible healing. But continuing treatment at home proved overwhelming. The complexity of protocols and the lack of user-friendly tools left families like theirs struggling to maintain momentum.
That’s when necessity sparked innovation. Together with Dr. Crawford, they reimagined what laser therapy could be: a system that delivers clinical-grade power with home-based simplicity—safe, effective, and intuitive enough for anyone to use with confidence. And so, 528 Innovations was born.
The name “528” carries deeper meaning. 528 Hz is often called the frequency of love—a tone believed to restore balance, promote healing, and resonate with the body at a cellular level. For us, it represents our purpose: to innovate out of love—for our families, our patients, and the belief that healing should be accessible to all.
The 5i Series Laser Therapy System stands as a bridge between worlds—between clinical power and everyday use, between uncertainty and possibility.
Why We Started
528 Innovations was created to solve a problem we experienced firsthand: the gap between sophisticated therapy delivered in the clinic and a patient’s ability to confidently continue that support at home.
That experience continues to shape how we innovate, how we support our partners, and how we serve the people who ultimately rely on what we create.
We believe meaningful innovation begins with understanding the people it is meant to serve.
We Don’t Replicate. We Reimagine.
At 528 Innovations, innovation means questioning what already exists and engineering what could work better.
By bringing together advanced laser technology, precision engineering, intelligent software, and guided support, we’re building a more connected and approachable way to experience sophisticated photobiomodulation.
Designed, engineered, and made in the USA, the 5i Series represents our commitment to building something distinctly 528. Its original design is now protected by a U.S. design patent—an important milestone in the journey from an idea for something better to a fully realized technology platform.