Medical-Grade Precision with Clinical Imaging Technology
Stop guessing and start measuring with Body Composition Analysis that goes far beyond weight or BMI. At Dr. Kells, DC Weight Loss in Colorado Springs, we use advanced Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA Scan), professional metabolic testing, and cardio assessments to deliver a complete picture of what’s happening inside your body.
Our medical-grade precision scans deliver accurate, clinical data about your body, including total body fat percentage, fat mass versus fat-free mass, regional muscle mass analysis, and visceral fat levels around vital organs. The scan also measures bone density and Bone Mineral Density (BMD), body fat distribution, and regional segmentation. It evaluates your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and resting metabolic rate (RMR) to determine your caloric needs and metabolic efficiency. Additionally, we assess your cardio fitness levels through the VO2 Max test, providing you with a comprehensive, science-based understanding of your body composition and overall health.
Unlike fitness clubs, retail weight loss centers, or handheld consumer scanners, we use clinical imaging technology, not estimates, to evaluate health indicators such as cardiovascular disease risk, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, liver health, bone loss, and metabolic disturbances.
Why Choose Medical-Grade Scanning Over Gym or Retail Tests?
Most gyms rely on body mass index (BMI) or electrical impedance scales that guess at your total mass. At Dr. Kells’ Weight Loss, you get real data, not assumptions.
Our body composition testing suite includes:
DEXA Scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
The DEXA Scan, also known as a bone density test, provides unmatched accuracy in:
- Bone Mineral Density
- Bone Mass
- Fat mass vs. muscle mass
- Body fat distribution & regional body fat breakdown
Because it uses a low-energy X-ray generator, radiation exposure is minimal, less than a commercial airplane flight, and far below procedures like diagnostic X-ray, mammography services, breast ultrasounds, MRI machine scans, or radioisotope scans.
DEXA scan results can help identify risks associated with:
- Osteoporosis & bone loss
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Post-menopausal women’s bone density changes
- Parathyroid conditions
- Chronic kidney conditions
- High bone turnover
- Hip fractures
- Liver health concerns
RMR Test – Resting Metabolic Rate / Basal Metabolic Rate
Using a medical metabolic cart, we perform a Metabolic Assessment that identifies:
- How many calories do you burn at rest
- Daily caloric needs for fat loss or muscle gain
- Metabolic efficiency (how well your body converts food into energy)
This ensures your nutrition plan is based on your physiology, not generic charts.
VO2 Max Test – Cardio & Fitness Levels
A VO2 Max test measures:
- Cardiovascular strength and endurance
- Aerobic efficiency
- Overall fitness levels
This test is used by personal trainers, athletes, and wellness centers for performance tracking.
Additional Advanced Measurements
Depending on your evaluation, additional testing may include:
- Anthropometric data
- Body mass index comparison
- Air Displacement Plethysmography
- Food Sensitivity Indicators
- Visceral Fat Analysis
All results are uploaded to an online results dashboard where you can view progress, share results with personal trainers, or reference them during medical advice consultations.
Transform Your Health With Clinical Insight
This scan is perfect if you’re starting a weight loss or health transformation, training to improve performance, monitoring visceral fat or bone density changes, or managing risks related to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, or liver health. You can’t change what you can’t measure. Our body composition testing gives you the clinical insight you need to take control of your health.
Ready for a personalized health evaluation? Contact us today or book online to schedule your Body Composition Scan in Colorado Springs. Data-driven results start with understanding what’s happening inside your body.