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We combine gold-standard imaging with advanced motion tracking to give you a complete picture of your body. From bone density and muscle mass to movement quality and joint function.

Data driven musculoskeletal health

Advanced DEXA scanning and motion analysis to measure bone density, body composition, strength, stability, and movement. Take control of your health with hard data, not guesswork.

DEXA Body Composition & Bone Density

Get medical-grade insight into your body composition and skeletal health to understand disease risk, track progress, and make smarter health decisions.

Motion Evaluation

Using markerless motion tracking software, establish a baseline of your body’s strength, stability, balance, and range of motion. Take control of how your body changes as you age.

Movement Analysis

With our posture and gait analysis you can identify inefficiencies, asymmetries, and risk factors before they become injuries.

about us

We are a musculoskeletal wellness and longevity center, a subsidiary of Body Guitar Clinic, dedicated to helping people understand and optimize their bodies. Using advanced DEXA scanning, we measure bone density, body fat, muscle mass, and overall body composition to support both medical needs, like osteoporosis or osteopenia, and general health and wellness.

Our motion evaluations use marker-less tracking to assess strength, stability, balance, and range of motion over time, helping prevent chronic issues before they develop. We also provide specialized assessments for gait, sarcopenia, and athletic performance in activities like strength training, golf and pickleball.

Our mission is simple: provide precise, actionable data so you can move better, reduce injury risk, and improve your long-term health and longevity.

DEXA scanning

What is a DEXA scan?

A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is a quick, non-invasive imaging test that uses very low-dose X-rays to measure bone density and body composition.

It provides detailed insights into:

  • Bone mineral density (BMD)
  • Body fat percentage
  • Lean muscle mass
  • Visceral fat
  • Bone mineral content (BMC)
  • Fat-free mass and total body mass
  • Regional body fat distribution

Yes: DEXA scans are extremely safe.

They use a very low level of radiation. A typical scan is approximately 0.4 microsieverts, which is comparable to the natural radiation exposure from everyday activities (about the equivalent of eating 4-10 bananas).

DEXA scans are:

  • Safe for individuals with pacemakers
  • Non-invasive and painless
  • Within established safety guidelines, even with repeated use
  • Weight limit: 350 lbs
  • Age requirement: 18 years or older

Preparation is simple, but a few guidelines help ensure accurate results:

  • Do not schedule if you are pregnant
  • Avoid scans if you’ve had recent imaging with contrast (within the past 1–2 weeks)
  • Remove metal objects (zippers, jewelry, underwire bras, etc.)
  • Wear comfortable clothing without tight waistbands
  • Make sure to hydrate

A DEXA scan gives you objective data about how your body is changing over time.

It can help you:

  • Track the effects of nutrition and exercise on fat and muscle
  • Monitor age-related changes in bone density and body composition
  • Detect early signs of bone loss (osteopenia or osteoporosis)
  • Assess fracture risk
  • Make more informed decisions about your health

DEXA is also considered the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis and evaluating bone health.

The dexa scan is recommended for anyone over 45 to check and monitor bone health. We recommend starting much earlier to see if you need to improve bone health so that it is not a problem when older. 

The body composition part of the Dexa scan is a whole different evaluation. We consider it a part of activity and aging and could be considered at any age, but is generally recommended after age 18.

DEXA is considered the gold standard for measuring both bone density and body composition.

It provides highly precise and reproducible measurements, making it one of the most trusted tools in both clinical medicine and research.

InBody vs DEXA: Which Body Composition Scan Is Better? If you’ve been using InBody scans, you’re probably wondering whether you need a DEXA. Here’s a clear comparison.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Visceral Fat:
InBody - Estimated (often inaccurate)
DEXA - Highly accurate

Muscle Mass (ALMI):
InBody - rough estimate
DEXA - Precise

Fat Distribution:
InBody - basic
DEXA - Detailed (A/G ratio, Trunk/limb)

Bone Density:
Inbody - Not measured
DEXA - Full Measurement

Repeatability:
InBody - affected by hydration
DEXA - Very consistent


DEXA
Special Consideration: GLP-1 Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, etc.) If you are using or considering GLP-1 receptor agonists, this is where the difference between InBody and DEXA becomes critically important.

Why accurate measurement matters with GLP-1s: GLP-1s are highly effective for fat loss, including visceral fat (VAT). However, they can also cause significant muscle loss (up to 30–40% of total weight lost can come from lean muscle in some studies).
Losing too much muscle while on GLP-1s can:
Slow your metabolism
Increase frailty risk
Make it harder to maintain weight loss long-term
Negatively affect bone density

InBody vs DEXA for GLP-1 users:
InBody often overestimates muscle mass and underestimates changes in visceral fat on these medications. DEXA gives you precise, reliable measurements of:
How much VAT you are actually losing (the good fat loss)
How much muscle (especially ALMI) you are losing or preserving
Changes in fat distribution
Bone density trends

Recommendation for GLP-1 users: Get a baseline DEXA before starting or early in treatment, then follow up every 6 months. This allows you (and your provider) to:
Confirm you’re losing dangerous visceral fat
Catch muscle loss early and adjust protein intake, resistance training, or medication dose
Protect your metabolism and long-term healthMany patients on GLP-1s are surprised to discover on their first DEXA that they lost more muscle than they realized.

Best Strategy:
Use InBody for frequent, low-cost trend tracking between major scans. Use DEXA for accurate baseline measurements and key check-ins — especially if you are on GLP-1s, have back pain, or are focused on long-term metabolic and musculoskeletal health.

Bottom Line:
InBody is convenient for general trends.
DEXA is the superior choice when you want accurate data — particularly for visceral fat, muscle preservation, and when using powerful medications like GLP-1s. Understanding your true body composition helps you make smarter decisions and protect your health for the long term.
Ready to get accurate insights? Book Your DEXA Scan

Questions?
We’re happy to compare your recent InBody results with a DEXA scan during a consultation.

Motion Evaluation

What is a Motion Evaluation?

A Motion Evaluation is an advanced, markerless movement assessment that analyzes how your body performs in real time.

It provides objective measurements of:

  • Strength
  • Stability
  • Balance
  • Range of motion

This evaluation is often used before or after physical therapy, training programs, or surgical procedures to track improvements, identify limitations, and detect early signs of dysfunction.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure.

A Motion Evaluation gives you a clear baseline of how your body moves, allowing you to:

  • Track progress over time
  • Identify weaknesses or imbalances early
  • Prevent minor issues from becoming chronic pain or injury
  • Make more informed decisions about training, rehab, and recovery

It also provides objective data- so even if progress isn’t obvious day-to-day, you can see measurable improvements, which helps keep you motivated and consistent.

The right frequency depends on your goals, but common recommendations include:

  • Before and after physical therapy, surgery, or injury recovery
  • Every 3-6 months for active tracking and performance optimization
  • Annually for general health and movement monitoring
  • One initial session to establish a baseline, with follow-ups as needed

Regular evaluations allow you to track changes over time and adjust your approach as your body evolves.

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What is Sarcopenia Screening?

Sarcopenia screening evaluates age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function.

Using objective data from DEXA body composition, grip strength, and gait speed, this screening helps identify early signs of muscle decline before it significantly impacts mobility or independence.

It can help you:

  • Detect muscle loss early
  • Monitor changes in lean mass over time
  • Reduce risk of falls, frailty, and injury
  • Guide targeted exercise and nutrition strategies

Sarcopenia screening is especially important as you age, as your risk increases each year after the age of 65.

Posture analysis evaluates how your body is aligned at rest.

Using advanced motion tracking, it identifies imbalances and deviations that may contribute to pain, stiffness, or inefficient movement patterns.

It can help identify:

  • Forward head posture
  • Shoulder or hip imbalances
  • Spinal alignment issues
  • Asymmetries that may lead to injury

By understanding your posture, you can take targeted steps to improve alignment, reduce strain, and move more efficiently.

Gait analysis assesses how you walk.

This evaluation uses markerless motion tracking to measure movement patterns, timing, and symmetry throughout your walking cycle.

It provides insight into:

  • Stride length and walking efficiency
  • Balance and coordination
  • Joint movement and loading patterns
  • Left-to-right asymmetries

Gait analysis can help identify underlying issues that may contribute to pain, injury, or reduced performance, and is especially useful for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and optimizing movement over time.

Pricing

Body Composition

$ 150
/ Visit
  • Data driven insights
  • Pay as you go
  • Competitive rates & the most advanced scanner in KC area

compare and contrast

2 DEXA scans within 6 months of each other to track how your body is changing
$ 225
/ 6 months
  • Track your progress
  • Watch your body change
  • Save 25%

Lumbar spine and dual femur bone density

$ 100
/ Visit
  • Measure the specific, high-risk areas most prone to fractures
  • Identify localized osteoporosis
  • monitor over time to see changes

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