Lakeland’s Premier DEXA Scan for Body Fat & Bone Density.
D&G Optimized Wellness offers clinical DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) scans to measure body composition and bone density. These scans provide quantitative data on fat distribution, muscle mass, and bone health to support individualized wellness and medical evaluations. Licensed providers interpret DEXA scan results to assess fat distribution, muscle balance, and bone density measurements. Scans typically take about 15 minutes.
Understanding DEXA Scans
Beyond BMI: Understanding Your Body Composition.
While other body composition tools vary in precision, DEXA uses x-ray–based imaging to provide quantitative measurements of body fat and bone density. Accuracy depends on device calibration and operator technique.
Measures visceral fat distribution, which may be one factor associated with metabolic or cardiovascular risk when evaluated in a medical context.
Muscle Asymmetry Detection- Reveals left/right imbalances to prevent injuries.
Provides bone density measurements that may help identify patients who should be referred for further evaluation of bone health.
DEXA scans involve minimal radiation exposure, comparable to everyday background exposure levels.
Ideal for:
DEXA scans may be used to monitor changes in body composition over time. They are commonly used by individuals tracking wellness, fitness, or bone health under provider guidance.
Weight loss patients ensure fat loss (not muscle loss)
Adults 40+ monitoring age-related muscle/bone decline
Athletes optimizing performance nutrition
What Makes Our DEXA Scans Unique?
DEXA scans at D&G Optimized Wellness are reviewed by licensed healthcare professionals. Providers interpret data in the context of general wellness and may recommend medical follow-up if results suggest clinical concerns. All procedures follow standardized imaging protocols.
Your Scan Experience
Your DEXA scan is a brief, non-invasive procedure performed by trained staff. Patients wear light clothing without metal, and results are typically available the same day through a secure patient portal.
How to Get Started with Your DEXA Scans
To schedule a scan, select your preferred package. You will receive an email with setup instructions and appointment details. You will then complete your booking through the patient portal.
Track Your Body Composition with Precision
"Measure what matters for your health journey"
Complete Initial Assessment
- Full body composition analysis
- Personalized review with our doctors
- Baseline metrics establishment
- Ideal for first-time patients
Twice-Yearly Tracking
- Comparative body composition analysis
- Two physician consultations
- Progress evaluation and adjustments
- Best for maintenance tracking
Seasonal Optimization
- Quarterly body composition tracking
- Four physician consultations
- Regular progress optimization
- Recommended for best results
Premium Monitoring
- Monthly body composition analysis
- Twelve physician consultations
- Precision adjustments and planning
- Gold standard for athletes
DEXA Scan FAQ
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Every 3-6 months for fitness/weight loss tracking; annually for general health.
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Yes! DEXA scans are eligible if a letter of Medical Necessity is required; we can provide that.
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These miss visceral fat and bone density which is critical for long-term health.
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Our scanner accommodates up to 450 lbs. and 6’8”
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Your DEXA scan results will be uploaded to your secure Cerbo patient portal within two business days. You’ll receive an email invitation to set up your portal account upon booking.
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To ensure HIPAA- compliant delivery of results, we create a temporary patient profile for all DEXA scan clients. Your data will only be used for scan-related records unless you become an ongoing patient.
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No. Portal access is mandatory for secure results delivery. You may request deletion of your profile after receiving results by contacting support@optimizedwellness.net or by phone at 863-899-2404
Advanced DEXA Body Composition Research
The Body Composition Gold Standard: Hologic's Approach to DXA Calibration
"DXA systems require rigorous calibration protocols to maintain precision within 1-2% for longitudinal body composition studies."
Download Technical Paper (PDF)Technical Considerations in Advanced Clinical Body Composition Evaluation
"Modern DXA systems can differentiate between subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue with 95% correlation to CT measurements."
Download Research Paper (PDF)Practical Advantages of DXA Visceral Fat Assessment vs. Computed Tomography
"DXA visceral fat measurements require 1/100th the radiation dose of CT scans while maintaining clinical relevance for metabolic risk assessment."
Download Comparative Study (PDF)DEXA Body Composition Reference Values from NHANES
"NHANES DEXA data provides percentile-based reference ranges for lean mass, fat mass and bone density across age, sex and ethnic groups."
Download Reference Data (PDF)Advanced Body Composition Reporting and Interpretation
"Comprehensive DEXA reports should include regional analysis of android/gynoid fat ratios and longitudinal change tracking with precision error calculations."
Download Guidelines (PDF)