Body Composition Analysis in Ottawa
Your weight is only one indicator of your physical health. The number you see on a scale doesn't measure muscle or fat, where they are distributed, or whether your body composition is changing. At LifespanMD, our Visbody S30 Body Composition Analysis provides an in-depth analysis by measuring key indicators such as
muscle mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat, body water, metabolic rate, posture, range of motion, circumferences, and providing an overall body composition score. As Ottawa's first personalized, longevity-focused clinic, our assessment offers valuable insights, helping you establish a meaningful baseline and providing objective information to monitor your health, fitness, and body composition over time.
What Is Body Composition Analysis?
Body composition refers to the different parts that make up your body, including muscle, fat, and water. Analyzing these components offers health insights that body weight alone can't provide.
Our team uses the Visbody S30 to provide a more detailed assessment than the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI), which doesn’t distinguish between muscle and fat. The Visbody S30 combines advanced 3D body scanning (IBS) with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to provide a detailed report with objective measurements to help you better understand your physical health. Unlike other body composition technology, the Visbody S30 uses four, unique frequencies for accurate results.
Our assessment can also inform personalized strategies aligned with your individual wellness goals.
What's Included in Your Body Composition Scan
Your Visbody S30 assessment provides several measurements to create a more complete picture of your body.
Muscle Mass
Your team begins by reviewing your medical history, current medications, family history, lifestyle habits, health concerns, and long-term wellness goals. This discussion helps identify potential risk factors while providing important context for your overall assessment.
Body Fat and Visceral Fat
Body fat includes all of the fat throughout your body. Visceral fat is a specific type of fat in your abdomen around your organs that cannot be seen.
Body Water
Advanced laboratory testing evaluates key aspects of your health, including metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, immune, kidney, liver, and nutritional markers. These biomarkers help identify trends that may not yet be causing symptoms while supporting more personalized health recommendations.
Metabolic Information
Following your assessment, your team develops a personalized health plan based on your results. Your recommendations may include lifestyle modifications, preventative strategies, additional testing where appropriate, or referrals to specialists when clinically indicated.
Who Should Get a Body Composition Scan?
A Body Composition Scan can be ideal for adults who want more detailed information about their physical health and are seeking a strategic and proactive approach to long-term wellness. These scans are included as part of our Comprehensive Wellness Assessments.
You may benefit from a body composition scan if you:
Want more detailed information than weight or BMI provides
Want to establish a baseline for healthy aging
Are interested in monitoring muscle mass as you get older
Have strength, fitness, or performance goals
Want to better understand your body fat or visceral fat
Are making changes to your nutrition or exercise routine
Want an objective way to monitor physical changes over time
Value a data-informed approach to your long-term health
The scan's information is especially valuable when used consistently, allowing you to assess changes over time. Please note, these scans cannot be purchased on their own, and are only part of our Comprehensive Wellness Assessments.
Health Benefits and Impact of Tracking Body Composition
Tracking body composition provides a clearer picture of meaningful changes happening in your body. Regular assessments can help establish an objective baseline and provide measurable information about how your body responds to exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle.
For adults focused on healthy aging, muscle mass is also an important area to monitor. This is often key to maintaining physical strength and function as we get older.
Rather than focusing on a particular number, your team at LifespanMD uses this information to help you better understand your individual health profile and support informed decisions about your wellness strategy.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
LifespanMD completes your body composition assessment using Visbody S30 technology, which collects detailed body measurements and generates a report showing relevant findings. This is often completed in less than a minute. Your team then reviews your results and provides insights in relation to your individual health, fitness, nutrition, and wellness goals.
Included as Part of Your LifespanMD Wellness Membership
The Visbody S30 Full Body Composition Scan is included in LifespanMD's Comprehensive Wellness Assessment.
Rather than evaluating body composition in isolation, your team considers your results alongside a much broader range of health information. Your Comprehensive Wellness Assessment includes a detailed health review, physical examination, advanced biomarkers, diagnostic evaluations, and longevity-associated fitness testing.
Your LifespanMD journey also includes semi-annual consultations with a registered dietitian and certified fitness consultants, helping connect relevant findings with practical nutrition and physical activity recommendations.
Annual Comprehensive Wellness Assessments and semi-annual focused assessments help you monitor progress over time and adjust your personalized health plan as your needs and goals evolve.
Why LifespanMD for Body Composition Analysis in Ottawa?
At LifespanMD, body composition analysis is part of a comprehensive approach to understanding your health and long-term wellbeing.
Clients benefit from:
Advanced Visbody S30 body composition technology
Detailed measurements beyond weight and BMI
A personalized, longevity-focused healthcare model
Access to a multidisciplinary care team
Nutrition and fitness guidance
Integration with broader health assessments and biomarker testing
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
A premium private healthcare experience
We strive to help you make more informed decisions about your health by viewing your body composition within the context of your medical history, health assessments, lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, and long-term goals.
Meet Your Care Team
Your LifespanMD care team works collaboratively to support your individual health and wellness goals.
Depending on your needs, your care may involve:
Physicians
Nurse practitioners
Nurses
Registered dietitians
Certified fitness consultants
Allied health professionals
Your dedicated Client Care team
This multidisciplinary approach considers relevant body composition findings alongside other aspects of your health, while nutrition and fitness professionals help translate insights into practical strategies.
Related Services
Comprehensive Wellness Assessments
Advanced Biomarker Testing
Fitness Assessments
Nutrition Consultations
Longevity Medicine Services
Executive Health Services
Healthy Aging Programs
Take a Proactive Approach to Your Health
Understanding the components that make up your body can provide more insights than just knowing the number when you step on a scale. With detailed body composition measurements, you can establish a clearer baseline, monitor meaningful changes, and make more informed decisions about your fitness, nutrition, and long-term wellness.
Book a consultation with LifespanMD to learn how a Body Composition Scan can support a proactive approach to your future.