Body Composition DEXA Scan

Gain data and insights into your metabolic & musculoskeletal health.

Focus on what your body is made of, not what it weighs.

  • Scan in <10 minutes

    Join us in Burlington, ON, Canada for your scan.

    Note: The max. weight for this scan is 350 lbs.; it is not suitable to do while pregnant. Radiation exposure is similar to that of a cross-country flight.

  • Get data on key metrics

    Assess key health markers: Lean Mass, Body Fat, Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) — a dangerous type of fat and key marker of metabolic health — and total Bone Mineral Density.

    Note: This cannot diagnose osteoporosis or osteopenia.

  • Gain actionable insights

    Discuss your results with Dr. Kaitlin Link following your scan, to gain insights into what they mean for you, and how you can improve. You’ll receive reports and analysis so you can track your changes over time.

$125

HSA-eligible; check with your plan provider

The Body Composition DEXA Scan is included in the Benchmark Physical.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are located in Burlington, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto Area.

    You can find us at 4200 Fairview St., Unit B1-B, Burlington, ON, located within Velocity Sports Medicine.

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  • We are typically approved for HSA in Ontario, but it’s specific to your plan. Please contact your plan provider to confirm coverage.

    We’re happy to send you a "pre-determination of benefits" that you can share with your provider to determine coverage. Please email us at hello@mybenchmarkhealth.com to request.

    Similarly, please email us if you'd like an invoice after payment to submit for HSA reimbursement.

  • We recommend getting the scan annually, or every 9-12 months. This will allow you to track changes over time, and create accountability to reassess these metrics, while allowing enough time to see meaningful changes.

  • The scan involves very little radiation, approximately 0.02 millisieverts (mSV) per scan, less than that of a typical flight across the US (which averages 0.02 - 0.05 mSV).

  • Wear a single layer of comfortable clothing. DO NOT wear metal -- no zippers, no underwire bra. You'll remove any jewelry (including all piercings) and metal accessories before the scan. You'll also remove shoes and outerwear.

    Avoid an intense workout, excessive sweating, or consuming a large meal or a lot of liquid prior to your scan.

  • No, this is non-diagnostic. It provides an indication of overall bone density, but is not able to determine a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia, which requires a different type of assessment.

  • Yes! If you do your Body Composition DEXA Scan, and you decide soon afer that you'd like to do the remainder of the full Benchmark Assessment, we'd be happy to send you a special link to book yours, that excludes the cost of your DEXA Scan.