To ensure a smooth and informative visit, please take a moment to review and complete the appropriate paperwork indicated for your visit. This information will help me provide you with the best possible care.

Initial Visit

Please download & complete all forms, then bring them to your initial visit:

  1. Metabolic Detox Questionnaire
  2. Food & Life Style Journal
  3. Stress Questionnaire
  4. Health History form
  5. Health Appraisal Questionnaire

Follow-up Visit

Please download & complete form #6.

6. Health Profile Questionnaire

Reactivation Visit

Please download & complete forms #1, 3 and 5 and bring them to your visit.

Menu Planning Tools

Download & print these tools to support your health goals.

  • Menu Plan Worksheet – Use this to plan your meals and activities for the day, considering your dietary needs and goals.
  • Menu Planning Calendar – Keep track of your meals, snacks, and any supplements or medications you’re taking.
  • Shopping List/Menu Sheet – Create a detailed shopping list based on your meal plan and use the menu sheet to organize your meals for the week.

What is a BIA? (And why you need one)

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis or Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) is a method of assessing your “body composition”—the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. It is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment.

I administer the test to all patients at each office visit, except those with pacemakers or who are pregnant.

Why is Body Composition Important to My Health?

Research has shown that body composition is directly related to health. A normal balance of body fat is associated with good health and longevity. Excess fat in relation to lean body mass, known as altered body composition, can greatly increase your risks to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more. BIA fosters early detection of an improper balance in your body composition, which allows for earlier intervention and prevention. BIA provides a measurement of fluid and body mass that can be a critical assessment tool for your current state of health.

BIA also measures your progress as you improve your health. Improving your BIA measurement, or maintaining a healthy BIA measurement, can help keep your body functioning properly for healthy aging. Your BIA results can help guide us in creating a personalized dietary plan, including nutritional supplements when appropriate, and exercise to help you maintain optimal health and well-being for a lifetime

How Does a BIA Work?

BIA is much more sophisticated than your bathroom scale, but just as simple—and almost as quick. BIA is performed in my office with the help of a sophisticated, computerized analysis. This analyzer “calculates” and estimates your tissue and fluid compartments—using an imperceptible electrical current passed through pads placed on your hand and foot as you lie comfortably clothed on an exam table. In just minutes, we’ll have detailed measurements to help create an effective, personalized program for you.

Follow-up Tests

We can conduct a series of follow-up BIA tests to monitor your health and measure your progress.

Guidelines for Assessment

For the most accurate results, the following guidelines should be followed:

  1. Do not eat for 4 hours prior to testing.
  2. Do not exercise for 12 hours prior to testing.
  3. Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing.
  4. Drink at least 1 quart of water one hour before your test.
  5. Do not drink caffeine the day of your test.
  6. Do not wear pantyhose.
  7. Do not put lotion on your hands and feet.

IMPORTANT

Download & retain for your records – Information about BIA testing & instructions on how to prepare:

Download BIA Information