Preparation Before the Test:
Do not have physical therapy or electromyography the same day thermography is performed
Do not smoke or shave for 4 hours before the test
No Caffeinated beverages 24 hours before the test ( includes, coffee, tea, chocolate)
Do not use deodorants or creams on the skin the day of the test, avoid make-up, powder, and lipstick
Avoid tanning beds (no sunburn)
No massage, body work or heavy exercise before the test
Diet - No changes required other than avoiding caffeine
Medicines - No changes necessary
Disrobing - You will be removing clothing down to underwear, removing jewelry, putting on a surgical gown
Purpose of Test
Help in determining cause of pain
For early detection of disease and pathology
Evaluate sensory-nerve irritation or significant soft-tissue injury
To define a previously diagnosed injury or condition
To identify an abnormal area for further diagnostic testing
To follow progress of healing and rehabilitation
To provide objective evidence
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Price List:
Breast Screening (or one area) $175 $60 follow-up review visit with doctor
Breast Thermography is a non-invasive test of physiology. It is a valuable tool in alerting your doctor of any changes that could indicate early stage of breast disease.
Women's / Men Health Screening $300 $85 follow-up review with doctor
This package offers valuable wand early information related to: Cardiovascular inflammation
Immune system response, Possible thyroid syfunction, and breast disease in the earliest possible stages.
Did you know that a woman is 10X more likely to experience heart or cardio-vascular disease than breast disease?
Full Body Imaging $500 $125 follow-up review with doctor
Utilized as health screening for early detection and differential analysis of inflammation, pain, or abnormal vascular activity. Establish a baseline for comparison at later date to document suspected area of concerns. Regions imaged included: Head, neck, chest, upper back, breast, abdomen, lower back, shoulder, arms, hands, hips, legs, knees and feet!
Frequently asked questions:
Are there any side effects? No. This procedure is non-invasive.
How long does it take? Once the questionnaire is completed the testing time takes 10 minutes for breast screening, 20 minutes for health screening and 30 minutes for full body.
Who performs the test? A female Clinical thermographer.
How long does it for the results? Allow three to five days for the results.
How will the test feel? The room air may feel cool as you adjust to the room temperature before the scanning. The camera does not emit radiation of any kind. The heat used comes from your body !! There is no touching, pressing or squeezing involved.
What does the FDA say about this Screening? A telethermographic system for adjunctive diagnostic screening for detection of breast cancer or other uses is an electrically powered device with a detector that is intended to measure, without touching the patient's skin, the self-emanating infrared radiation that reveals the temperature variations of the surface of the body. This type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
What are other professionals are saying about Thermography? "
The Best Test"
The Promise of Thermography: A guest article in The Huffington Post from the leading voice in women's holistic health -
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
**** Results can be mailed to you or your physician at no additional charge. ****