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Measure. Understand. Improve.
Body Composition DEXA Scan
Understand your body. Go beyond the scale.
A precision DEXA scan that measures lean mass, body fat, visceral fat, and bone density for insights into your metabolic health, with expert review and clear next steps in your Benchmark dashboard.
$125
Included in Foundation, Lifestyle, and Performance memberships
HSA Eligible: Typically HSA Approved; check with your plan provider.
No referral needed
What We Measure
A complete picture of your body composition.
DEXA is the gold standard for body composition. Every scan captures the metrics that matter most: lean mass, fat distribution, visceral fat, and bone density.
Lean Mass
Total lean mass, broken down by region and as a percentage of your body.
Total Body Fat
Total fat mass, broken down by region and as a percentage of your body.
Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT)
Deep abdominal fat linked to inflammation and metabolic health.
Estimated Resting Metabolic Rate
Your estimated caloric burn at rest, a baseline for energy needs.
Android / Gynoid Ratio
How fat is distributed between your midsection and hips.
Total Bone Mineral Density
A whole-body view of skeletal strength and bone health.
Muscle Indices
Lean Mass Index (LMI) and Relative Skeletal Muscle Index (RSMI), age- and sex-adjusted measures of muscle.
Detailed Regional Breakdown
Lean mass, fat, and bone broken down by arms, legs, and trunk.
Why It Matters
Focus on what your body is made of.
A DEXA scan provides a complete picture of your body composition, measuring lean mass, body fat, visceral fat, and total bone mineral density with clinical precision. These insights help assess metabolic health, monitor changes over time, and support better decisions for longevity and overall health.
Monitor Your Metabolic Health
Assess your body fat and visceral fat, a key indicator of metabolic health. Focus on what your body is made of, not what it weighs.
Measure & Track Your Lean Mass
Measure lean mass and get an indicator of your muscle mass. Muscle is critical for strength and agility, as well as glucose metabolism.
Understand Your Skeletal Health
Measure your total bone mineral density, an indication of your skeletal health. This is non-diagnostic.
How It Works
Understand your body in 30 minutes.
We recommend getting scanned every 3-6 months to track changes.
01
Scan
Lie back for a quick, painless DEXA scan. The entire process takes just a few minutes with minimal radiation exposure.
02
Expert Review
Receive a professional review of your results with expert insights, delivered immediately following your scan.
03
Access Your Dashboard
View detailed results online with trend tracking, educational content, and a downloadable PDF report you can share.
Your Benchmark Dashboard
Your results become a living health picture.
Every DEXA scan lives in one place, with clear visuals, progress tracking, and guidance to help you improve over time.
All Your Scans in One Place
Every scan, every metric, every result. Unified in a single dashboard instead of scattered across providers.
Easy to Understand
Clear visualizations translate complex scan data into plain-language health insights you can act on.
Track Progress
See how your body composition changes across scans so you can measure the real impact of your habits.
Learn How to Improve Your Results
See tips and educational content to understand what's working and what to change next.
Unlocked with Membership
Go deeper with AI, experts, and connected data.
Sage AI
AI-powered insights that surface patterns across your body composition metrics and help you know what to do next.
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Monthly Physician Talk + Q&A
Join live monthly sessions with a Benchmark physician for teaching, community discussion, and open Q&A.
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Device Integration & Goal Tracking
Connect your wearable, devices, and apps to track sleep, activity, nutrition, and blood pressure all in one dashboard.
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Expert Guidance & Comments
Lifestyle & Performance membership onlyA physician annotates your results with context, explanations, and personalized recommendations, plus one-on-one physician discussion.
Testimonials
Members are using Benchmark to improve their health.
Real stories from people turning assessments, dashboards, and memberships into clearer next steps.
“It makes all the difference with Benchmark, that you feel that someone is walking the path alongside you, giving you a framework, providing support, and that you feel like part of a community.”
Lisa Foote
“This was phenomenal. It's rare to find something that blends personal and professional development so seamlessly together. It connected us as a team really well, and made us more dialed in.”
Kyle Kelland
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“Now that I know my markers, I have something to aim toward. I can set myself goals, and move forward to reach them. If you want to improve your health and lifestyle, this is the way.”
Hien Le
“Benchmark literally changed my life. I am sleeping better than I ever have, my sugar levels are more controlled than they ever have been, and because of the VO2 Max I have confidence that my workouts are making a difference.”
Paul Robbins
“With menopause, I was just feeling off. I'd been so active and so conscientious, but I was struggling. Benchmark really gave me the confidence that I can do something about this, I have choices, and I felt supported.”
Brenda Pennington
“The benefits are obvious -- the more you know, the better you can do. For people who are curious and ready for change, this is a really deep dive into metrics that we wouldn't know about otherwise.”
Dr. Kaitlin Dupuis, MD
“It's about getting ahead of potential issues before they become problems. If you like data and goal-setting, or if you feel the regular healthcare system doesn't go deep enough, this is for you.”
Bonar Bulger
“I wish more people would do it because where else are you getting this from? It's really about being more informed. You can see a snapshot of the whole picture, find where you want to focus, and then carry that forward.”
Lora Lee Robertson
“Benchmark has put us on a much more proactive track. It's about being armed with knowledge. We implemented many of our Benchmark recommendations and then doing it again a year later, we saw some really good results.”
Ray and Lori
“The more information we have about our bodies, the more we can take care of ourselves. Without this, it felt like I was feeling around in the dark. I want to know that I'm doing all I can to be at my optimal performance.”
Sean Fast
“If you want to bulletproof your health for the future, this is necessary. You learn about what's best for your body, you get a baseline to compare to going forward, and you get information to drive your decisions and your actions.”
Maylen Gonzalez
Memberships
Commit to your progress with a membership.
HSA-eligible
Confirm with your plan provider
No referral needed
Foundation
Understand and improve your body composition.
$250
Get two DEXA scans: start with a baseline scan and clinician review, then track your progress with a follow-up scan. You'll also receive ongoing AI insights, Monthly Physician Talk + Q&A, plus sleep, fitness, nutrition, and blood pressure tracking through your connected devices.
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Lifestyle
Gain deeper insight into metabolism and overall health with a physician's guidance.
$1100
Everything in Foundation, plus:
Assess advanced blood markers, gain insight into your body's response to diet and lifestyle factors with a continuous glucose monitor, and get a physician's review with a personalized roadmap and 1:1 consultation.
Most comprehensive
Performance
Get a comprehensive view of longevity indicators with a physician's guidance.
$1450
Everything in Lifestyle, plus:
Understand your overall health and performance, by adding key predictors of healthspan: a VO2 Max cardiorespiratory fitness test, and functional physical testing.
FAQ
Questions about DEXA scans.
What happens at the appointment?
Your appointment is 30 minutes. We explain the process before your scan, then you lie on the scanning table and relax while the scanner arm moves above you. The scan itself takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Afterward, a Benchmark clinician, most often a chiropractor, reviews your results so the takeaways are clear. Your results are available the same day in your personal online dashboard, where you can compare key results to people your age and sex, learn how to improve them, track changes over time, and download a PDF report to share with your care team.
Is this HSA approved?
We are typically approved for HSA plans. It is best to confirm coverage directly with your plan provider. Please email us to request a pre-determination of benefits form or an invoice for HSA reimbursement.
How often should I get a Body Composition DEXA Scan?
We recommend getting the scan every 3 to 6 months to monitor progress against your goals. The DEXA scan's high level of precision allows you to track changes with confidence, and the dashboard helps you identify changes across scans.
How do I prepare for the DEXA Scan?
Wear a single layer of comfortable clothing without metal, including no zippers and no underwire bra. You will remove jewellery, piercings, metal accessories, shoes, and outerwear before the scan. Avoid intense workouts, excessive sweating, large meals, or a lot of liquid in the 3 hours before your scan to keep scan-to-scan comparisons consistent.
How much radiation is involved?
The scan involves very little radiation, approximately 0.02 millisieverts (mSv) per scan, which is less than a typical flight across the United States.
Can this tell me if I have osteoporosis or osteopenia?
No. This scan is non-diagnostic. It provides an indication of overall bone density, but it cannot diagnose osteoporosis or osteopenia, which requires a different type of DEXA assessment.
Do I need a doctor's requisition?
No. You do not need a requisition or referral. If you have a doctor's requisition for a diagnostic bone density scan, that is a different type of analysis and we do not offer diagnostic scans.
Who should consider a DEXA body composition scan?
DEXA is useful if you want a precise baseline for lean mass, fat mass, visceral fat, and bone density trends. It is especially helpful for people focused on body composition, longevity, strength, or tracking changes from training and nutrition.
Can I have a DEXA scan if I have a pacemaker or implanted device?
Yes. DEXA scans are safe for people with pacemakers. The scan uses a very low dose of X-rays and does not interfere with these devices. Metal may affect measurements in the immediate area of the implant, but it has little impact on overall body composition results. Please let us know before your scan so we can interpret your results appropriately.
Can I have a DEXA scan if I have a joint replacement or metal implant?
Yes. Joint replacements, surgical hardware, and most other metal implants do not prevent you from having a DEXA scan. Metal may affect measurements in the immediate area of the implant, but it has little impact on overall body composition results. Please let us know before your scan so we can interpret your results appropriately.
Can I have a DEXA scan if I have breast implants?
Yes. Breast implants do not prevent you from having a DEXA scan and have minimal impact on overall body composition measurements. Please let us know if you have breast implants before your scan so we can interpret your results appropriately.
What if I decide to do a membership later?
After you do your Body Composition DEXA Scan, let us know and we can credit your scan toward a membership.
When will I get my results?
We review your results with you immediately following your scan. Detailed data and analysis are available right away in your online dashboard, including educational content about key metrics, why they matter, and how to improve them. You can track changes over time and download a PDF report to share.
Ready to understand your body composition?
Book your body composition DEXA scan in Burlington and start building a clearer picture of your lean mass, body fat, visceral fat, and long-term health.
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