DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans provide one of the most accurate ways to measure body composition and bone density.
Unlike the scale alone, a DEXA scan provides deeper insight into:
This information can be helpful for individuals focused on improving metabolic health, building muscle, supporting bone health, and understanding body composition changes over time.
I often recommend beginning with a DEXA scan to establish baseline body composition data.
Having objective measurements allows us to better understand your starting point and, over time, quantify meaningful progress in areas such as muscle mass, body fat, and bone health.
Tracking body composition can provide insights that go beyond weight alone and can help guide decisions related to strength training, lifestyle changes, and long-term metabolic health.
Many individuals choose to repeat a DEXA scan periodically to track changes over time.
Weight alone does not tell the full story of health.
Understanding the balance between muscle mass and body fat can provide valuable context for:
Muscle mass plays an important role in metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and longevity, and DEXA scans allow us to track muscle development over time.
Individuals connected to Well Taken Care Of®️ may obtain a DEXA scan through a trusted imaging provider located in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Linda Abel collaborates with Omar M. Ghanem, an obesity medicine physician whose practice on Beacon Street in Brookline offers DEXA scanning for body composition and bone density assessment.
Scheduling is completed directly through the physician’s office.
Many individuals choose to use their DEXA results as a starting point for improving their health and body composition.
Some clients use this information to:
For those interested, results can also be incorporated into Metabolic Strength training or functional health programs offered through Well Taken Care Of®️.
If you would like more information about DEXA scans or how they may fit into your goals, please contact:
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