Thermography
Thermography Treatment Services
What You Can Expect of the Process
- You will be greeted and shown the private imaging space. Then you will change into a medical gown.
- Your medical health questionnaire will be reviewed while you are getting changed.
- While your body is acclimating to the temperature in the imaging space (68 – 72°F) we will discuss the questionnaire WITH you and enter information into the imaging software. (Expect 10 – 20 min).
We may take notes and research natural solutions to your unique health history. You will receive a copy before you leave. When all information has been entered into the computer, you will remove your gown, sit on the stool and face the imaging camera. - Imaging will begin.
- Full Body (45 min)
- Base Health Screening (30 min)
- Region of Interest (15 min)
- After imaging is complete, you will change back into your own clothes.
- Staff will review any notes taken WITH you and share any natural solutions identified during your health history review.
- Payment is collected and you receive a receipt for your study.
- For first time clients, we will set an appointment approximately 2 weeks out for your report review.
- At the report review, we discuss any findings/recommendations noted in the doctor’s report. You will receive a hard copy and an electronic version of your report.
What is Medical Thermography?
Literally, thermography means “heat picture.” Medical thermography maps the heat patterns of the human body using a digital thermal imaging camera.
Modalities like MRI’s, CT Scans, Ultrasound and Mammography see anatomy, or structure. Thermography is a test of physiology or function.
Medical thermography detects the heat associated with inflammation or increased blood flow. Inflammation is early in the disease process and is the root of pain and disease!
Medical thermography is, therefore, most often used as a discovery tool for preventive health, but it also has diagnostic applications as well.
Is Thermography Safe?
Thermography is 100% safe. There is no contact, it is non-invasive and there is NO radiation!
What Are Some Conditions That Thermography Can Assist in Detecting?
- Cardio-Vascular and Heart Disease
- Thyroid and Hormonal Imbalance
- Oral infections
- Environmental Allergies
- Digestive Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Injury
- Progress of Healing
- Breast Health Screening
Why Use Thermography for Breast Health Imaging?
The chart below is representative of an average growth pattern of the typical slow-growing breast tumor. Most doctors agree, and even tell their breast cancer patients that they have had the growth for 8 or 10 years. Thermography can see increased heat from the blood supply that feeds a tumor in its infancy. The only way to detect it at that stage is to establish a thermographic baseline and monitor every year for the real early signs!
Mammograms are a good tool for determining the exact location of a developed tumor, but it is not an early warning system, which some women assume that it is. The real danger of breast cancer is whether cancer has spread to a vital organ. If it is going to spread, it has had many years to do so. Women deserve earlier detection, and this is it.
Thermography can offer the opportunity to change a person’s health history. We believe prevention is preferable to disease management.
Typical Cancer Cell Growth – Active Cells Can Double in Number Every 90 Days
| 90 days | 2 cells |
| 1 year | 16 cells |
| 2 years | 256 cells |
| 3 years | 4,896 cells |
| 4 years | 65,536 cells Thermal Signs of Angiogenesis |
| 5 years | 1,048,576 cells (still undetectable with mammogram) |
| 6 years | 16,777,216 cells |
| 7 years | 268,435,456 cells |
| 8 years | 4,294,967,296 cells (doubled 32 times) * |
*Usually detectable by conventional imaging at this stage
Who are Good Candidates for Thermography?
Thermography services are primarily, but not limited to:
- Men and women of any age with a family history of cardiovascular disease
- Men and women experiencing unresolved pain anywhere in their body
- Women with friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
- Women who have experienced false-positive mammograms
- Women of any age who have breast pain and lumps
- Women with a personal history of any kind of cancer
- Women with a family history of breast cancer
- Women who are sensitive to radiation risks
- Women with implants
- Women with fibrocystic breasts.
What types of Thermography studies are available?
- Baseline Full Body Study – Full body Thermographic imaging of the head, neck, thyroid, chest, full breast health study, abdomen, cervical neck, thoracic back, lumbar-sacral regions, full torso, legs, knees, feet, arms, and hands. Approximately 36 images, with the report and up to 1 hour for review of report findings and recommendations.
- Upper Body Study – Thermographic imaging of the head, neck, thyroid, chest, full breast health study, abdomen, cervical neck, thoracic back, lumbar-sacral regions, full torso (front/back). Approximately 24 images, with the report and up to 45 minutes for review of report findings and recommendations
- Region of Interest Study – This is a more limited and targeted thermographic study. Typically, 6 – 8 images, with the report and up to ½ hour for review of report findings and recommendations.
How Long Does It Take?
- Baseline Full Body study is approximately 60 minutes. This includes imaging and post-imaging debrief. Actual imaging is about 45 minutes.
- An Upper-Body study is approximately 45 minutes. Actual imaging is about 25 minutes.
- A Breast Health Study or Region of Interest study is approximately 30 minutes. Actual imaging is about 15 minutes.
NOTE:
We advise first-time thermography clients to allow an extra 15 – 30 minutes for the intake process and recording health history.
How Much Does It Cost?
- A Baseline Full Body study is $500 and includes imaging, the interpretation report and up to an hour consult to go over findings and recommendations.
- An Upper-Body study is $375, including imaging, hard copy of thermography report and up to 45 minutes consultation to go over findings and recommendations.
- A Region of Interest study is $250 including imaging, hard copy of the thermographic report and up to 30 minutes consultation.
Is Thermography Covered by Insurance?
Medical Thermography is not yet covered by the major insurance carriers. However, it is a qualified medical expense under Health Savings Accounts (HAS’s) and most Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s). Aflac and other “supplemental insurance” providers also pay towards the cost of routine Thermography.
We are starting to see some acceptance by insurance carriers. When they have reimbursed clients, it is only after the client has been consistent and forceful in their self-advocacy.
We believe that it is a matter of time before Thermography is a covered medical expense. However, that will only occur as people start demanding that the insurance companies recognize and reimburse for this adjunctive imaging.
How Do I Book My Thermography Study?
Appointments for thermography studies can be made in three ways:
- Call Northeast Thermography Medical Imaging Center at 518-983-6564.
- Book your appointment online by clicking here.
- Book your study while you are at Serenity Wellness Medical Day Spa.