❋ How to Prepare for Imaging
To ensure your imaging appointment is smooth and accurate, please follow the checklist below. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here for you!
Arrive Prepared
Special Conditions
• No breast surgery, chemo, or radiation (within 3 months)
• No breast biopsy (within 1 month)
• No cupping (1–2 weeks prior)
• No dental work (3–5 days; 1 month for oral surgery)
• Lactation: wait 3 months post-breastfeeding unless imaging is medically necessary
24 Hours Before
No exercise or heavy physical activity
No massage, lymph, or chiropractic treatments
No hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, or temperature therapy
No physical therapy
Day of Exam
No heavy makeup or oil-based skin products
No hot shower within 4 hours prior
No deodorants, lotions, or essential oils
No fever (reschedule if ill)
No sunburn or heat lamp exposure
No shaving the area to be imaged
No hot/cold beverages (2 hours prior if head scan)
No gum (3 hours prior)
Avoid direct A/C or heater airflow in the car
Please wear underwear.
Be ready to remove jewelry from the imaging area
Notify us if any pieces can’t be removed
How It Works
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Browse our upcoming events in Middle Tennessee to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round across the region—from Nashville and Cookeville to Hendersonville and Murfreesboro—tailored to different locations
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Book online or call us and we’ll save your spot by phone.
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You can access the Health Intake forms via the link sent at booking and may fill out or edit your intake anytime before your appointment. The intake form is essential because it provides the interpreting doctor with your complete health history, which ensures accurate interpretations and recommendations. If you are unable to access the form, copies will be available at the office
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It is essential to follow the outlined protocols, which start 24 hours prior to your appointment, to guarantee accurate thermal readings and interpretations from the doctor. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out; we are here to help.
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Initial Consultation: We’ll review your health history and answer any questions.
During your session, you’ll be in a private, temperature-controlled room where your body will naturally adjust to the environment.
Our certified Medical Thermographer will capture detailed images using our advanced FLIR infrared camera system, which requires no physical contact. The entire process is:
Completely comfortable
Private; you will be behind a screen or curtain
Non-invasive
Safe
Quick and efficient
Entirely pain-free
As easy as getting your picture taken!
Immediate Review: You’ll see your thermal images right after they’re taken.
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After your session, in about a week you’ll receive:
Detailed thermal images
Professional analysis of the findings
Clear explanation of any notable patterns
Written documentation of your screening
Recommendations for follow-up timeframe.
What to Expect
We want you to be completely comfortable and supported throughout your imaging experience. You’re always welcome to ask any questions at any point. We are here to guide you every step of the way and ensure you feel at ease
❋ Privacy
Your privacy is our top priority. We take great care to provide a respectful, comfortable environment throughout your imaging process. All thermographic images and reports are handled with strict confidentiality, stored securely, and shared only with authorized personnel or providers you designate. Our staff follows professional protocols to ensure your dignity and comfort at every step, and we welcome any questions or accommodations to meet your needs.
❋ Convenience
For your convenience, intake forms can be completed online ahead of your appointment or filled out in the office when you arrive—whichever works best for you.
❋ Communication
You’ll also receive email confirmations with all the details you need, including preparation instructions, so you feel fully prepared before your visit.
❋ A Supportive Space
Our thermography events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect so you can arrive as you are and fully engage in the process. We also partner with trusted local physicians and wellness clinics to provide the support you may need.