Full Body Thermography in Atlanta, GA

• Anyone who wants a complete baseline across the whole body, recorded once and tracked over time
• People with circulation concerns in the hands or feet — cold extremities, colour changes, asymmetry between sides
• People managing ongoing musculoskeletal pain, tension or inflammation, in the back, shoulders, hips or joints
• Athletes and active people monitoring recovery and areas of strain
• Anyone who wants a screening option with no radiation, safe to repeat as often as they like
• Anyone who has had a regional scan before and now wants the whole picture

Your scan images the whole body region by region. For each one, the report shows the thermal and vascular patterns present and notes any asymmetry or unusual pattern worth discussing with your physician.

Head and neck

Surface heat patterns along the jaw and gum line, over the sinuses, and across the thyroid region, plus surface vascular patterns in the face, scalp and neck.

Localised warmth along the jaw sometimes accompanies dental inflammation, and some clients take those images to their dentist. Thermal asymmetry over the thyroid region is noted where present. Neither is a diagnosis — this shows surface pattern only, and it does not replace a dental X-ray or a thyroid blood panel.

Chest and torso

Thermal and vascular patterns across the chest wall and breast tissue, the underarm lymph node regions, and the abdominal wall.

Because thermography reads surface temperature rather than imaging through tissue, breast density and implants do not affect it the way they affect some other imaging. For the abdomen, bear in mind that infrared reads the skin surface rather than the organs beneath it — what the report describes is the pattern at the surface.

Upper and lower back

Patterns across the spine, shoulders, and the surrounding musculature, from the neck down to the lower back.

This is one of the areas where thermal imaging is most informative. Muscular tension, inflammation and areas of strain frequently produce visible surface patterns, and left-right asymmetry across the back is often the clearest finding in a whole-body scan.

Arms and hands

Surface circulation and vascular patterns through the upper arms, forearms, wrists and hands, including the individual fingers.

Peripheral circulation is the other area where infrared imaging genuinely excels. Differences between one hand and the other, or between fingers, show up clearly, as do patterns associated with cold extremities and reduced surface blood flow.

Legs and feet

The same through the thighs, calves, ankles and feet.

For anyone who experiences cold feet, colour changes, numbness or discomfort in the lower limbs, this is often the most useful part of the scan — and it is captured in no other service we offer.

A head-to-toe written report. Findings for every region above, with the interpreting doctor’s notes on anything asymmetric or unusual.

Rainbow images (heat patterns). A colour scale mapping temperature variation across the body — warmer areas in reds and oranges, cooler areas in blues and greens.

Inverse grayscale images (vascular patterns). These reverse black and white tones to emphasise blood vessel activity and circulation, complementing the heat maps.

Independent expert interpretation. Your images are not read by the technician who takes them. A board-certified thermologist reviews every study, explains what the patterns indicate, and notes anything that warrants follow-up with your healthcare provider.

Robert L. Kane, DC, DABCT, FIACT has worked in thermal imaging since 1992. He holds Diplomate certification in Clinical Thermography from both the American Board of Clinical Thermography and the International Academy of Clinical Thermology, which named him a Fellow for his contributions to the field. He studied breast applications under Dr. William Hobbins, one of the field’s foremost authorities. He has served on the boards of both IACT and ABCT, trains thermography technicians, and has lectured on breast thermology at the Cleveland Clinic, Cedars-Sinai and the American Academy of Thermology. He runs an interpretation practice serving clients across the United States, Canada, Israel and the Philippines.

A non-invasive, painless process. An infrared camera captures your body’s natural heat emissions. No needles, no radiation, no compression, no contact of any kind.

Whole-body imaging in one session. You will stand or sit in front of the camera while each region is imaged in turn — head, neck, torso, back, arms and legs. Each region takes a couple of minutes. Before imaging begins we will ask you to spend 10–15 minutes in the room so your skin temperature can settle into a consistent baseline.

Privacy and comfort. Imaging takes place in a private, temperature-controlled room. You will need to remove or adjust clothing to expose the areas being imaged, and our technician will guide you through this with care.

Nothing to feel. No noise, no pressure, no discomfort — just a few simple changes of position as directed.

Afterwards. No recovery time. Your report follows within 7 business days.

The whole appointment takes about an hour.

These steps matter more than they might seem. Skin temperature is what the camera reads, so anything that heats, cools or restricts circulation beforehand can obscure the patterns we are trying to see. Because a full body scan images every region, these apply to your whole body rather than one area.

Avoid activities that affect temperature or circulation

• For at least 24 hours prior, avoid sun exposure or sunburn anywhere on the body
• No massage, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, ultrasound, dry needling or laser therapy
• No ice packs, heating pads, saunas, hot tubs, TENS units or electrical muscle stimulation within 24 hours prior
• No strenuous exercise for 4 hours beforehand
• No smoking, alcohol or caffeine for 4 hours beforehand

Dress comfortably

Wear loose clothing that is easy to remove or adjust. Avoid tight garments — skinny jeans, compression socks, tight waistbands — which restrict circulation and leave marks on the skin that show up in the images. If you wear external breast prostheses, remove them at least 12 hours prior.

Hair

Please bring a hair tie. Hair must be worn up and away from the face, not covering the forehead, neck or shoulders.

Keep skin clean and product-free

• No lotions, oils, creams, powders or makeup anywhere on the body
• No deodorant or antiperspirant
• Do not shave or wax any area for 24 hours prior — skin irritation reads as false heat

Specific to the head and neck imaging

• Do not brush your teeth or use mouthwash for 2–3 hours before your appointment, as this cools the mouth and affects the dental and jaw images

Before your appointment

• Do not bathe or shower within 1 hour of your scan
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early, calm and unrushed
• Stay well hydrated in the days beforehand, but avoid drinking heavily right before — temporary bloating affects the abdominal images
• If you take medication that affects circulation or temperature, such as beta-blockers or hormones, tell us in advance

Health considerations

Recent sunburn or skin burn may mean we need to reschedule. Please bring any prior imaging reports or documentation relating to areas of concern.