The machine

• Quick – lasts 15 minutes
• Painless – simply lie down
• Open – not confining like a CT or MRI
• Safe – no more radiation than a 1.5-hour flight

Why?

• Bone strength – Assess bone mineral density to gauge risk for future fracture.
• Muscle mass – Assess total skeletal muscle to gauge risk for sarcopenia/frailty.
• Fat – Assess fat around internal organs which is a risk for cardiovascular disease.
• Goal setting – In-depth measurements of each part of your body including daily caloricneeds.
• Monitoring – Gauge success of your treatment and rehabilitation for before and after

How?

• No calcium supplements 24 hours prior to test
• No food 3 hours prior to test
• Assessment with doctor both before and after your test
• Call now to book your test!

Cost (First Scan $100 or free if seeing Lifestyle Medicine Specialist)

• First Scan $100; subsequent scans $75
• If seeing Lifestyle and Preventative Medicine specialist, the first scan is free
• Ask your family doctor for a referral to have your scan results professionally interpreted