Body Composition Scan in Rochester, NY
No Membership Required | Radiation-Free | Noninvasive
Adults 18+
InBody Body Composition Analysis
Go Beyond the Scale. Discover What Your Body Is Really Made Of.
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we believe understanding your body composition is an important step toward personalized weight management, muscle health, and healthy aging.
A traditional scale only measures your total weight. Our InBody Body Composition Analysis provides a more detailed picture of your body fat, skeletal muscle, and body water, helping you understand your starting point and track meaningful changes over time.
Dr. Carl Covey
MD, CAQSP, FAAFP, DipABLM
What Is InBody Body Composition Analysis?
InBody Body Composition Analysis is a noninvasive assessment that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate the different components of your body weight, including body fat, skeletal muscle, and body water.
Unlike traditional scales or Body Mass Index (BMI), which cannot distinguish fat from muscle, InBody provides additional measurements that help you better understand your body's composition.
The technology passes a safe, low-level electrical current through the body and analyzes how different tissues conduct that current. Specialized algorithms then estimate body composition measurements.
InBody testing uses no ionizing radiation and typically takes only a few minutes.
What Does InBody Body Composition Analysis Measure?
Body Fat Mass and Percentage
Estimates the amount and percentage of body fat, providing information beyond total body weight and BMI.
Skeletal Muscle Mass
Estimates the amount of skeletal muscle in your body, helping monitor muscle changes during weight management, physical training, and healthy aging.
Segmental Lean Mass
Provides estimates of lean tissue distribution in different body regions, including the arms, legs, and trunk.
Total Body Water
Estimates body water, which contributes to lean tissue measurements and can influence body composition results.
Visceral Fat Estimates
Selected InBody models estimate visceral fat, which is associated with cardiometabolic risk when present in excess. These measurements are indirect estimates rather than direct imaging of abdominal fat.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Some InBody reports provide an estimated basal metabolic rate, offering general information about energy requirements at rest. It is a calculated estimate rather than a direct metabolic measurement.
“Your weight is only one part of your health story. What matters just as much is how your body is composed and how that composition changes over time. Maintaining muscle, understanding body fat, and monitoring your progress can provide valuable information as you work toward better health. Whether you are beginning a weight management program, improving your physical fitness, navigating menopause, or focusing on healthy aging, InBody Body Composition Analysis offers a convenient, noninvasive way to better understand your body and make informed decisions about your health.”
Dr. Laura Petrescu MD, CPE, MSCP, DipABLM
Internal Medicine | Lifestyle Medicine | Menopause Medicine | Certified Physician Executive
No Doctor Referral Necessary | No Insurance Necessary for Self-Pay Scans | No Membership Required
Why Choose InBody Body Composition Analysis?
The Benefits of Understanding Your Body Beyond Weight
More Than a Traditional Scale
Provides estimates of body fat, skeletal muscle, and body water rather than measuring total weight alone.
Noninvasive and Radiation-Free
Uses bioelectrical impedance instead of X-rays, without needles, injections, or contrast agents.
Muscle Health Awareness
Helps monitor estimated muscle mass during weight loss, exercise programs, and healthy aging.
Personalized Weight Management
Provides additional measurements to help evaluate changes in body fat and lean mass during a weight management program.
Progress Monitoring
Allows repeated assessments to track body composition trends over time when testing conditions are consistent.
Quick and Convenient
The scan typically takes only a few minutes and is available as a standalone self-pay service.
Accessible
No physician referral or Direct Primary Care Membership is required to schedule a standalone assessment.
InBody analysis provides useful estimates of body composition, but it does not replace a comprehensive medical evaluation. Results should be interpreted alongside medical history, physical function, other clinical measurements, and individual health goals.
Body Composition and Midlife: Why Muscle Health Matters
Your Body Changes. Your Muscle Matters Too.
Body composition naturally changes throughout adulthood. With aging, many individuals experience a gradual decline in skeletal muscle, changes in fat distribution, and a greater tendency to accumulate abdominal fat.
These changes can occur even when total body weight remains relatively stable.
Maintaining skeletal muscle is important for mobility, strength, balance, metabolic health, and long-term independence.
During the menopause transition, hormonal changes may contribute to shifts in body fat distribution and body composition. Declining estrogen levels are associated with increased central fat accumulation, while aging and reduced physical activity can contribute to muscle loss.
Men also experience changes in muscle mass and body fat distribution with age, particularly when physical activity decreases or metabolic risk factors develop.
You do not need to wait until you notice significant weight gain or physical weakness to start paying attention to your body composition.
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we encourage proactive conversations about muscle health, healthy weight management, resistance exercise, nutrition, and metabolic well-being throughout adulthood.
For individuals participating in weight loss or exercise programs, establishing a baseline and monitoring body composition may help inform conversations about preserving muscle and reducing excess body fat.
Body composition measurements should complement, not replace, assessments of physical strength, nutritional status, and overall health.
Dr. Laura Petrescu MD, CPE, MSCP, DipABLM
Internal Medicine | Lifestyle Medicine | Menopause Medicine | Certified Physician Executive
InBody Body Composition Analysis vs. Traditional Weight and BMI Assessment
| Feature | InBody Body Composition Analysis | Traditional Scale / BMI |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Bioelectrical impedance analysis | Weight measurement and height-based calculation |
| Body weight | Yes | Yes |
| Body fat percentage | Estimated | Not measured |
| Skeletal muscle mass | Estimated | Not measured |
| Segmental lean mass | Available on applicable models | Not measured |
| Total body water | Estimated | Not measured |
| Visceral fat | Estimated on selected models | Not measured |
| Body composition monitoring | Can track estimated fat and lean mass trends | Tracks total weight changes |
| Ionizing radiation | None | None |
| Assessment time | Typically a few minutes | Usually less than a minute |
| Important limitations | Results influenced by hydration and prediction methods | Cannot distinguish muscle, fat, or water |
Important: InBody measurements are estimates derived from electrical impedance and mathematical models. They are not interchangeable with direct medical imaging measurements, and small changes between scans may reflect hydration or testing conditions rather than actual changes in body fat or muscle.
What to Expect During Your InBody Body Composition Appointment
Step 1: Your Body Composition Scan
Step 2: Your Results
Step 3: Your Next Steps
Your report provides estimated body composition measurements, including body fat, skeletal muscle, and other available measurements depending on the InBody model. These results can help establish a baseline or provide information for comparison with previous scans.
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we emphasize evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine, including appropriate nutrition, resistance exercise, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and sustainable approaches to healthy weight management.
Understanding the Limitations of InBody Body Composition Analysis
Like all body composition assessment methods, InBody has limitations. The technology estimates body composition using electrical measurements and predictive equations rather than directly measuring individual tissues.
Results may be influenced by hydration, recent food intake, physical activity, fluid retention, medications, and testing conditions.
Although InBody provides additional information beyond a traditional scale, no single body composition measurement provides a complete picture of metabolic health, physical fitness, or overall well-being.
Important considerations include:
Body fat and skeletal muscle measurements are estimates rather than exact values.
Changes in hydration may influence measurements of lean mass and body fat.
Results obtained under different conditions may not be directly comparable.
A body composition report cannot diagnose diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, or sarcopenia.
Estimated muscle mass does not directly measure muscle strength or physical function.
Visceral fat estimates, when available, are not equivalent to CT or MRI measurements.
Individuals with pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, or other implanted electronic medical devices should not undergo testing unless explicitly cleared under applicable device guidance.
InBody testing is generally not recommended during pregnancy.
Repeated assessments should follow appropriate intervals and consistent preparation procedures.
For meaningful progress monitoring, it is helpful to perform follow-up measurements on the same device, at a similar time of day, and under comparable hydration and testing conditions.
Our goal is to help patients understand their measurements without placing unnecessary emphasis on isolated numbers or short-term fluctuations.
InBody Body Composition Analysis Pricing
Invest in Better Body Awareness and a Healthier Future
Individual InBody Body Composition Scan (Standalone Service)
Available to members and non-members of Rochester HealthSpan Medicine.
The existing practice service listing also includes one InBody assessment with the annual examination for members, subject to confirmation under the current membership arrangement.
Body Composition Monitoring Packages
For individuals seeking to monitor changes over time, multi-scan packages provide a convenient option.
Single Scan
Total Price: $50 | Price Per Scan: $50
6-Scan Package
Total Price: $210 | Price Per Scan: $35
12-Scan Package
Total Price: $360 | Price Per Scan: $30
The 6-scan package offers a $90 saving and the 12-scan package offers a $240 saving compared with individual non-member scans.
Your assessment includes InBody body composition measurements and a generated results report.
A separate comprehensive physician consultation, Lifestyle Medicine consultation, or weight management program may be recommended depending on your health goals and individual needs.
Pricing is subject to change. Please confirm current fees, package availability, and member benefits when scheduling.
No Doctor Referral Necessary
No Insurance Necessary for Self-Pay Scans
No Membership Required
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Understand Your Body. Preserve Your Strength. Build a Healthier Future.
Discover What Your Body Composition Can Tell You About Your Health.
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we combine advanced body composition technology, clinical expertise, and evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine to help you take a proactive approach to your health.
Whether you are working toward a healthier weight, maintaining muscle, improving your fitness, or planning for healthy aging, InBody Body Composition Analysis provides valuable information to support your next steps.
Call 585-662-5510 to Schedule Your Body Composition Assessment.