Your Questions, Answered
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Thermography is generally not covered by most insurance plans. Because it is offered as a wellness awareness service and is not a diagnostic procedure, coverage is typically not available, and reimbursement is not guaranteed.
We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly if you would like to explore any potential reimbursement options.
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Some Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans may allow reimbursement for wellness services such as thermography, but eligibility varies by individual plan.
Salt + Light Thermography does not guarantee HSA or FSA eligibility. We recommend checking with your plan administrator prior to your appointment to confirm whether your selected service qualifies. Upon request, we are happy to provide an itemized receipt for potential reimbursement.
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No referral is required to schedule a thermography study. Thermography is offered as an educational wellness service and does not replace medical care or recommended screenings.
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No. Thermography is not a replacement for mammography, ultrasound, MRI, or other diagnostic imaging. It is intended to provide additional wellness awareness through observation of surface thermal patterns.
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Yes. Thermography is non-invasive, radiation-free, and does not involve compression or physical contact with the camera.
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Certain life stages or recent procedures may affect imaging conditions. Please contact us before scheduling so we can help determine the best timing for your study.
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Preparation guidelines will be provided before your visit and may include avoiding exercise, heat exposure, lotions, or deodorants prior to imaging to support consistent thermal conditions.
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Appointments take place at our Salt + Light studio location within a collaborative wellness environment. Your imaging session is conducted in a dedicated space designed for comfort, privacy, and focused attention.
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Your images are submitted for review by our thermography interpreting physician. A report is then provided for educational and wellness awareness purposes.
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Each thermal imaging study includes a detailed interpretation report, thermographic images (color and grayscale), and documentation of your individual thermal baseline for future comparison and tracking.
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Yes. Salt + Light offers thermography studies designed for a variety of individuals, including women’s wellness, men’s wellness, and performance/active lifestyle imaging.
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Athlete Performance Imaging may be appropriate for youth athletes and active individuals when the goal is general wellness awareness, personal baseline tracking, and observing surface thermal patterns related to activity and movement.
Because every individual is different, parents or guardians are encouraged to contact us with questions before scheduling. Thermography is a wellness awareness tool and is not intended to diagnose injuries, medical conditions, or replace evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider.
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Yes. Breast wellness imaging may be considered by women of various ages who are interested in establishing a personal baseline and gaining greater awareness of their individual thermal patterns over time.
Some younger women choose breast wellness imaging as part of a proactive wellness routine, especially when interested in tracking changes over time or better understanding their own baseline.
Thermography is a wellness awareness tool and is not a replacement for recommended medical care, clinical breast exams, mammography, ultrasound, or other diagnostic imaging when indicated.