DEXA BODY COMPOSITION SCANNING
DEXA Scan
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Clear Numbers, Explained in Plain Language
DEXA Scanning, the Tall Tree Way
A DEXA scan (also called a DXA scan) is a quick, painless, low-dose x-ray. It measures your bone, lean mass, fat mass, body fat percentage and visceral fat (fat stored deep around your organs). It also compares your left and right sides, so you can spot imbalances. You’ll get a detailed report after your scan, so you can (see our sample DEXA report) to know what to expect.
Many people use DEXA to set a baseline and track changes over time. Scans are offered at Tall Tree Cordova Bay in Victoria. If you’d like help turning your results into a plan, DEXA connects with our Longevity Medicine Program and our dietitian.
DEXA scanning can help with:
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See how much of your body is lean mass, fat mass and bone, including visceral fat (fat stored deep around your organs). This gives a much clearer picture than body weight alone.
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Repeat scans can show how your lean mass and fat mass shift over time. This may help you and your kinesiologist or nutrition coach decide whether to adjust your plan.
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Your report compares lean mass in your limbs. This can show differences between sides, which may be useful after an injury or when one side seems to do more of the work.
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Track bone measurements over time as one part of the bigger picture of your health. Our scans are non-diagnostic, so talk with your doctor if you have concerns about bone loss or osteoporosis.
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What to Expect
Your visit includes the scan, a detailed report and time to go over your results. We explain what the numbers mean and how they relate to the goals that brought you in.
Book an appointment or contact us to learn more.
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Cost: $170, which includes your scan, report and results review.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes with no metal, such as zippers, snaps or underwire. Athletic wear works well.
The scan: You lie still on the table while the scanner passes over you. DEXA uses a very small amount of radiation, less than you would get on a 5-hour flight.
Your results: We walk through your bone, lean mass, fat mass and visceral fat numbers, plus your side-to-side comparison.
What you leave with: A detailed report you can keep and compare with future scans. See a sample report.
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Already had a DEXA scan at Tall Tree? A quick scan gives you updated numbers to compare with your earlier report. The cost is $120. This visit is the scan only, with no consultation or results review. If you'd like to go over your results with a technician again, book a full DEXA scan visit instead. To book a quick scan, call 250-978-0789 or email upstairs@talltreehealth.ca.
FAQs
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DEXA uses a very low dose of x-ray. The amount is less than you would be exposed to on a 5-hour flight. If you are or may be pregnant, please contact us before booking.
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No. Our scans are non-diagnostic. They give you useful information about your body, but they are not a medical diagnosis. If you have concerns about your bone health, talk with your doctor about diagnostic testing.
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An initial visit is $170. This includes your scan, your detailed report and a review of your results.
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Your report shows bone density, lean mass, fat mass, body fat percentage and visceral fat. It also compares your left and right sides. See a sample report.
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Wear comfortable clothes with no metal. Athletic wear is ideal. Zippers, snaps and underwire can affect the scan.
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DEXA scans are only available in Victoria at Tall Tree Cordova Bay.
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DEXA scanning is offered alongside our Longevity Medicine Program. You can book a scan on its own or ask our team how it fits with the program.
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How to Book
DEXA scanning is available in person at Tall Tree Cordova Bay in Victoria.