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Prepare for Your Visit

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GET READY TO FEEL BETTER

New Health Assessment Visit

Once you schedule your appointment, please download this HEALTH HISTORY FORMFill it out online or by hand and bring it with you when you come to your appointment. ​

Thermography Visit

Download and print your Health History Form for Women or Health History for Men and the Preparation Checklist and fill it out before your visit. We have strict guidelines for accuracy. Your report will not be accurate without adherence to the preparations outlined below. If your results come back as INVALID, retesting will be an additional cost for you.

Please print out the PDF preparation instructions below a week prior to your visit for review. Keep them handy for referral the night before. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit to get acclimated to the temperature in our office. 

Dress and Grooming

On the day of your visit please refrain from wearing any perfume, hairspray, fragranced aftershave, scented lotions, or scented oils. Essential oils are fine.  

 

Deposit for Initial Visit

We require a non-refundable deposit of $100 for your initial visit that must be paid 1 week prior to your appointment. This amount will be deducted from the total due upon your visit.

  

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Due to the amount of time reserved for you (usually 1 - 2 hours), we require a 24-hour notice of cancellation. Otherwise, you will be charged the full amount of the appointment fee.

PREP FOR THERMOGRAPHY 

Before booking this appointment please consider the following:
 

  • You must wait at least one month after having a biopsy or minor surgery to have thermography.

  • You must wait at least three months after major surgery or completion of chemo/radiation to have thermography.

Women: You cannot be tested during the first or second day of your menstrual period. The lower abdominal points warm up and create false readings.

PREP – One week to 24 hours prior to your appointment:

  • Avoid tanning or sunburn at least one week prior to the appointment.

  • Refrain from dentistry and dental cleanings at least 3 days prior to the test.

  • Refrain from acupuncture, bio-energetic treatments, therapeutic massage, classical homeopathy, or chiropractic treatments 36 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Do not exercise 24 hours prior to the appointment. This includes running, yoga, Pilates, etc.

  • Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

On the day of:

  • Do not wear a bra or remove it at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment.

  • Wear a long sleeve, button-up shirt, and long pants that can be easily removed.

  • Do not shower or bathe the morning of the test. However, a quick shower using only tepid water is allowed.

  • Do NOT use ANY deodorant, body sprays, skin creams or lotions, essential oils, or cosmetics the morning of the test.

  • NO Food 2 hours before the appointment. Do not have any HOT food.

  • Do NOT drink ANY coffee, black tea, or caffeinated beverages, and do NOT smoke the morning of the test.

  • We do recommend drinking 12 oz room temperature water.

  • Avoid taking medications and/or supplements on the day of the appointment, if possible.

  • Arrive 15 – 20 minutes before your appointment so that your body has a chance to relax before you are tested.

Men: Do NOT shave the morning of the appointment, however, trim facial hair if you have a mustache and/or beard. We have points along the jawline and upper lip.

If your results come back as INVALID, it will be an additional cost to you.

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