1. A therapeutic treatment of minimal intensity or non-invasive nature, often used as a first-line approach or for mild conditions
The doctor recommended light therapy for seasonal depression.
O médico recomendou terapia leve para a depressão sazonal.
2. In medical context, a gentle or less aggressive form of treatment compared to intensive or invasive procedures
Before considering surgery, the patient tried light therapy first.
Antes de considerar cirurgia, o paciente tentou terapia leve primeiro.