Thermal Imaging

CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS

Appointments are held at the Jubilee Wellness Center
1031 N College, Fayetteville, AR

My office is on the second floor - if you cannot navigate up stairs please contact me so that I can get you an appointment on the first floor

Preparing for your Thermography Appointment

You'll be asked to remove all piercings and jewelry prior to the exam.

All hair (& little flyaways) will need to be up off the neck. Please bring hair ties and a headband to help with this.

If you have a sunburn or fever, please call to reschedule.

24 hours prior to exam:

Avoid chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, saunas, steam baths, hot tubs, magnets, heating pads, hot water bottles, analgesic creams or balms, poultices, and do not shave.

2 hours prior to exam:

No eating food, mints or chewing gum.

No coffee, tea, soda or other beverages or medications containing caffeine or that would warm you up

No alcoholic beverages.

Do not bathe or shower in HOT water.

Do not perform any rigorous exercise program.

Do not touch or rub any body part vigorously.

Please avoid medications until after the exam, if possible.

The day of the exam:

Do not use creams, lotions, ointments, deodorants, antiperspirants, powders or any other skin product. Do not smoke cigarettes or use any product which contains nicotine. Do not use any medication or natural supplement that causes flushing (i.e. Niacin).

FAQs

  • Thermography is used to aid in the early detection of disease and pathology, determine risk factors, cause of pain, find areas of hot spots or inflammation, to identify an abnormal area for further diagnostic testing, to monitor healing and rehabilitation, to assess organ function, neurological issues, peripheral vascular insufficiently, degenerative, myofascial and overall immune health

  • Licensed and trained physicians who have years of experience interpreting thermal images interpret our thermography scans.

  • There are absolutely no risks or side effects of thermography. The procedure is safe, non-invasive, non-contact and there’s no radiation.

  • It usually takes between 30-60 minutes depending on the screening you choose.

    Then you will receive a report within 5-10 business days in your client portal

  • Most insurance plans do not cover thermography. Payment is cash or credit card (no HSA/FSA cards).

    We have found that some FSA and HSA accounts will reimburse for thermography. We’re happy to provide you with a receipt to submit for consideration to your FSA/HSA.

  • Thermography is a temperature gradient study, so in order to get good, clear, accurate images, we need to conduct the appointment in a slightly cool room. There are also certain do’s and don’ts prior to your appointment. Please see the client preparation document above.

    Please inform our office if you are pregnant or nursing, have had a surgery or biopsy or are currently being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Thermography may not be an appropriate screening for you at this time.

  • If it is your first time having breast thermography, it is recommended to have a follow-up picture taken in 3-6 months to establish your baseline. Once the baseline is established, thermography should be done yearly.

  • Since thermography is non-invasive and delivers no radiation, this test can be done at any age! Mammograms are not recommended until 40 years old. This makes thermography an excellent option for younger women that want to be proactive about their breast health.

  • Thermography is not diagnostic. The Doctor will note areas of concern on your report. If this is your first thermography, you will be asked to return in 3-6 months to establish a baseline. This will help the doctor determine the severity of the concern. There are proactive things that can be done between your screenings - book a Holistic Health consult to personalize a protocol.