DEXA

The Rice Recreation Center now offers DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans!

In the world of health and wellness, the importance of bone mineral density and body composition for longevity and quality of life cannot be emphasized enough. As part of Rice’s expanding Health and Well-Being Department, Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) continues to serve as the gold standard in body composition analysis, offering our community an advanced, science-backed approach to understanding internal health.

DEXA scans are a valuable, non-invasive tool that provides a comprehensive look at what’s happening inside your body. They offer a clear window into your unique body composition, empowering you to make informed decisions about your fitness, nutrition, and overall health strategies based on what your body needs most.

Whether you're looking for a deeper dive into your bone mineral density, a detailed evaluation of your body composition, or a consultation to interpret and act on your results, we have you covered. Our team is here to ensure you not only receive accurate data but also gain the knowledge and support to turn that information into meaningful, lasting change.

Pricing

Steps Pre-Scan:

1. Before purchasing the above offering, you MUST fill out our DEXA Intake Form. We cannot process your purchase or schedule your scan without this.

2. After filling out the Intake Form, please use this link to purchase. Please note that the "DEXA Total Body Composition Scan" is just the scan and a printout of your results.

3. Once we receive and process your Intake Form and purchase, a member from the Rice Health and Well-Being team will reach out to you via email to schedule your session! If you have not heard from a member of our Health and Well-being team within 2 business days of your purchase, please contact Dr. Anatolia Vick-Kregel, av82@rice.edu.

Late/cancellation policy: If you are 15 (+) minutes late, or no show, we will require you to repurchase and reschedule your scan. Please make sure to let us know if you need to reschedule as soon as you can. We request at least 24-hour notice.

We ask that you wait at least 6 months from your initial DEXA scan before purchasing a second scan. If you purchase a second DEXA before the six months is up, you will not be able to get a refund, it will be used as a credit once you hit your 6 month mark. Our recommendation is 1-2 scans per year, with 2 being the max amount.

Steps Post-Scan:

1. Please use this link to find our "DEXA Consult Document" written by Dr. Anatolia Vick-Kregel which includes information regarding key items to look at and next steps post-scan.

2. If you have any concerns or questions once you have read the "DEXA Consult Document", you may email Dr. Anatolia Vick-Kregel at av82@rice.edu.

Disclaimer:

The information and services provided, including but not limited to DEXA scans, body composition analysis, bone mineral density scans and related consultations, are intended for general health and educational purposes only. They are not designed to diagnose, treat or replace medical advice or clinical care.

If you have specific health concerns or medical conditions, please consult your personal health care provider before making any big decisions based on your results

For questions regarding DEXA, please email Dr. Anatolia Vick-Kregel, av82@rice.edu or Andrew Wright, aw112@rice.edu.