The right weight management plan shouldn’t just focus on weight loss, though that is an important aspect. Instead, it should focus on decreasing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass to promote body transformation.
We will perform an initial DEXA Scan to learn more about your body fat and muscle mass percentages, and as you lose weight, decrease body fat, and increase lean muscle mass, you can re-test to monitor your progress and see how far you’ve progressed and how far you need to go.
Some of the most common symptoms of a hormone imbalance or deficiency are poor bone density, a decrease in or inability to maintain lean muscle mass, and unexplained weight gain or the inability to lose weight.
The DEXA Scan and other testing processes, like blood tests, can give us a better understanding of how your hormones impact your body. Then we can customize your treatment plan with the correct dose of hormones and retest with the DEXA Scan to monitor your progress and track positive changes in your bone density, muscle mass, and body fat.
How often you schedule a DEXA Scan depends on your unique health goals, lifestyle, and any treatment plans you may be following. For most patients, a scan once per year is a beneficial way to track changes in body composition, monitor bone density, and maintain a comprehensive view of overall health.
If you’re on a weight management or hormone therapy plan, scheduling scans every six months allows us to monitor your progress, make data-driven adjustments, and ensure you’re headed in the right direction. For athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and bodybuilders who are actively training or modifying their nutrition and workout routines, quarterly scans can provide more detailed insights into changes in muscle mass, fat loss, and bone health.
Regardless of your goals, we’ll help you determine the ideal scan frequency based on your individual needs and how you want to use the results to support your health journey.
Anyone looking to optimize their health and wellness makes a good candidate for a DEXA Scan. The entire treatment process is quick and non-invasive but provides invaluable information about your overall health and wellness.
Patients who simply want a baseline about their health make good candidates, as do those who want to lose weight and improve their lifestyle. Additionally, bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts can all schedule a scan to optimize their training routines to improve performance and overall body composition.
At Meliora Integrative Medicine, your care is approached with the understanding that you are a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Founded by Dr. Rowena Chua, a board-certified neurologist and integrative medicine physician, the practice was established to offer a more comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare model.
After years in conventional medicine, Dr. Chua recognized the limitations of symptom-based treatment and sought a more effective and lasting approach. Her advanced fellowship training with Dr. Andrew Weil in Integrative Medicine, along with additional certifications in anti-aging and restorative medicine, allows her to offer evidence-based solutions that address the physical, emotional, hormonal, and neurological influences on your health.
When you choose Meliora Integrative Medicine, you are selecting a clinic dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care with a focus on long-term wellness. Whether you are scheduling a DEXA Scan, exploring hormone therapy, or seeking support for overall health optimization, you will receive a tailored treatment plan rooted in medical science and a deep commitment to your well-being. Every aspect of your care is designed to identify root causes, support healing, and help you move toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Whatever your current health, body composition, or fitness and wellness goals, a DEXA Scan can help you learn more about your body so you can optimize your lifestyle to make positive changes that are both proactive and preventative. We can give you more information about this treatment and schedule your scan so you can better understand your body and take steps to optimize your health. Contact us today to book your DEXA Scan and begin your personalized path to better health.