Full Body Thermography — Biothermal Imaging

Research shows that chronic inflammation is at the root of many of the diseases that negatively affect our lives today, including cancers, heart disease, joint disease, and diabetes. Thermal imaging is the best technology for showing inflammation in the body. Detecting this chronic inflammation at the earliest possible stage allows the opportunity to address the problem and take measures to treat these changes before they become more serious. Annual screening with full body thermography can determine whether inflammatory changes are taking place or if known conditions are changing or becoming chronic.

It is important to remember that no test is 100% accurate and in the presence of abnormal changes in the body, no one test should be used as the sole basis to make treatment decisions.

Full body thermal scans can also be quite useful in assessing and monitoring pain, inflammatory states such as infections, joint degeneration, soft tissue injuries, nerve pain, and pain resulting from suboptimal blood flow to an area. It can be used to assess dental pain to look for subclinical infection, nerve involvement, or TMJ pain. Follow up scans can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment regimens.

How should I prepare for a full body thermogram?

For 24 hours prior to your scan avoid heavy exercise, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, saunas or steam rooms.

For 2 hours prior to your scan avoid exercise, hot or cold showering, tobacco use, coffee and tea consumption. Do not shave under your arms or use deodorant, skin creams, or lotion in the areas to be imaged. Avoid sun exposure the day of the test. You should not have had a sunburn or used a tanning booth within a week of your test for best results.

No changes in diet or medication are necessary.

What happens during the procedure?

The test takes approximately thirty minutes.

Your thermographer will review your history and full body questionnaire prior to your scan. Please inform the thermographer if you have had any recent skin lesions (rashes, cuts, or abrasions), as the inflammation might result in inconclusive findings.

You will be asked to remove all clothing and jewelry, except for your underpants (briefs or bikini style are preferable to boxers) and to arrange long hair so it is off the shoulders. After allowing your skin to adjust to room temperature, a series of images will be taken. The procedure is entirely non-invasive. There is no contact with the body at any time and the camera emits no radiation.

How much does it cost?

The price for full body thermography is $395 per scan.