Lakeland’s Premier DEXA Scan for Body Fat & Bone Density.

Get Hospital-Grade insights into your fat, muscle and bone health. At Optimized Wellness, we empower you with the most accurate body composition testing available-using clinical DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) technology. Our board-certified physicians, our scans reveal what scales and smart devices can’t: precise fat distribution, muscle imbalances, and bone health risks in just 15 minutes.

Why DEXA Scans are the Gold Standard.

Beyond BMI: Data you can trust.

Traditional methods like BMI, calipers, or bioelectrical impedance (BIA) often mislead. DEXA scans use medical-grade x-ray technology to provide:

  • 1% accuracy- margin of error vs. 5-15% with BIA scales

  • Visceral Fat Measurement-Identifies dangerous fat around organs (linked to diabetes, heart disease)

  • Muscle ASymmetry Detection- Reveals left/right imbalances to prevent injuries

  • Bone Density Screening- Early detection of osteopenia/osteoporosis risks

  • Radiation safety- Less exposure than a cross-country flight (<1 μSv)

Ideal for:

  • Fitness enthusiasts tracking real muscle gains (not just water weight)

  • 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?

Physician-designed, patient-focused.

Unlike gym or spa DEXA providers, our scans are analyzed by emergency medicine physicians who:

Correlate results with health risks (e.g., high visceral fat & metabolic disease)

Provide actionable insights (not just raw data)

Follow clinical protocols for consistent, reliable tracking

Your Scan Experience

Simple, safe & Pain-Free

Prep: Wear lightweight clothing (no metal).

Scan: Lie comfortably while the machine scans your body (no enclosure).

Results: Receive a color-coded PDF report same day, including:

Visceral vs. subcutaneous fat ratios.

Lean mass distribution by body segment

Bone mineral density T/Z scores

Track Your Body Composition with Precision

"Measure what matters for your health journey"

Single Scan with Physician Consultation

Complete Initial Assessment

  • Full body composition analysis
  • Personalized review with our doctors
  • Baseline metrics establishment
  • Ideal for first-time patients
Total Investment: $105
Bi-Annual Package (2 Scans)

Twice-Yearly Tracking

  • Comparative body composition analysis
  • Two physician consultations
  • Progress evaluation and adjustments
  • Best for maintenance tracking
Package Price: $180
You Save: $30 vs single scans
Quarterly Package (4 Scans) - MOST POPULAR

Seasonal Optimization

  • Quarterly body composition tracking
  • Four physician consultations
  • Regular progress optimization
  • Recommended for best results
Package Price: $340
You Save: $80 vs single scans
Monthly Elite Package (12 Scans)

Premium Monitoring

  • Monthly body composition analysis
  • Twelve physician consultations
  • Precision adjustments and planning
  • Gold standard for athletes
Package Price: $960
You Save: $300 vs single scans

DEXA Scan FAQ

  • Every 3-6 months for fitness/weight loss tracking; annually for general health.

  • Yes! DEXA scans are eligible with a letter of Medical Necessity ( we can provide that)

  • These miss visceral fat and bone density which is critical for long-term health.

  • Our scanner accommodates up to 450 lbs. and 6’8”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Hologic White Paper

"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

Clinical Imaging Research

"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

Journal of Clinical Densitometry

"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

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

"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

International Society for Clinical Densitometry

"Comprehensive DEXA reports should include regional analysis of android/gynoid fat ratios and longitudinal change tracking with precision error calculations."

📄 Download Guidelines (PDF)