DEXA Body Scan
Stack this popular specialty add-on test on top of your baseline blood test, to sharpen the picture. A DEXA body scan gives you the most accurate picture of your muscle, fat, and bone composition available today. Combine with VO2 Max as a bundle for powerful body insights.
* Available only in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg
- Full-body composition scan with precise fat, muscle, and bone distribution
- Bone density measurement to assess osteoporosis risk (DEXA only; SECA excludes bone density)
- Visceral fat detection to quantify the risk-driving fat around your organs
- Year-over-year tracking to monitor changes and adjust your plan as your body evolves with life stage
- BMD T Score
- BMD Z Score
- Total Body Fat %
- VAT
- ALMI
- Android/Gynoid Ratio
- Android Fat Distribution
- Gynoid Fat Distribution
- Fat Mass Index
- Upper Body Lean Appendicular Mass
- Lower Body Lean Appendicular Mass
- Left Leg Lean Mass
- Right Leg Lean Mass
- Left Arm Lean Mass
- Right Arm Lean Mass
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Better together
We don't believe in single tests in isolation, nor DIY guesswork. That's why your NiaHealth clinician is here to help you identify patterns, personalize action plans, and help you feel better now while lowering risk for tomorrow.
Why it matters
Weight alone doesn’t tell you much. DEXA shows precisely what matters—muscle, visceral fat, or bone—so you can make smarter choices for strength, longevity, and metabolic health. It’s one of the best ways to catch early signs of bone loss or hidden visceral fat risk.
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Track compounding progress
Every specialty add-on test includes a human clinician who reviews your data and writes a hyper-personalized report.
The best part? All your data is in one place on your secure dashboard: your blood biomarker results, integrated wearable & health app data, and specialty test scores, together for compound effect, and guided by human clinician-written insights.
Your bone density and lean muscle mass have decreased over the past year, likely due to perimenopause and reduced strength training. The good news is that you can still maintain and build bone and muscle strength after menopause.
Aim for 1,200 mg of calcium daily, at least 90 grams of protein, and aim to strength train 1-2x a week; even 30 mins will help.
Lindsay, NP
What to expect
- Complete our health intake form and select a convenient partner clinic near you
- Arrive at our partner clinic ready for your appointment
- For your DEXA scan, you’ll be asked to remove any jewelry, metal, or clothing with zippers or buttons, as these can affect the results
- You may also be asked to change into a medical gown to ensure the scan is as accurate as possible
- Lie comfortably on the DEXA table while a scanner passes over your body
- The process is completely painless and uses minimal radiation
- Takes about 10-15 minutes to complete the full body scan
- No exercise or fasting required
- Receive your comprehensive report within 5 business days
- Get personalized recommendations for nutrition and exercise based on your body composition
- Use results to track progress with future scans within your dashboard
Health isn’t a sprint. It’s a strategy.
Every test builds on the last. With your clinician by your side and your data tracked year over year, you build habits that last—and a body that keeps up.
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