WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY OF YOUR SCAN
Arrive on time if paperwork is filled out. Please arrive early if you need to complete your paperwork.
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Pre-Imaging instructions
It is necessary to follow certain protocols to ensure that your images and reports reflect an accurate reading. Please adhere to the following instructions:
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No prolonged sun exposure (especially sunburn) within 5 days prior to imaging.
No physical therapy treatment (chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot or cold pack use) for 24 hours prior to imaging.
No use of deodorants or antiperspirants on the day of imaging.
No exercise within 4 hours prior to imaging.
​No hot shower within 4 hours prior to imaging.
No sauna day of
No cold plunge day of
No spicy foods.
No use of lotions, creams, powders.
Please no seat warmers in the winter or seat coolers in the summer.
Do not wear restrictive clothing to imaging.
No gum chewing on the day of imaging.
No warm or cold beverages within 2 hours prior to imaging
No alcohol consumption within 12 hours prior to imaging.
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Most appointments take around 30 minutes. Any questions? Please feel free to email , Text or Call me
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Your pictures and health history are summited to a team of Medical Doctors that interpretate the images and give you written report of potential concerns/follow ups that are needed.
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The report will be returned to you in 5-7 business days. Via password secured email. Once you receive the email please respond to receive the password to open the report.
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Thank you for choosing Guardian Thermography!
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