I've had several DEXA scans here over the past few years, and they've helped me really understand my body composition and in turn, what actually works for me with diet and exercise. What I appreciate most is the honesty, there is no fluff, just a clear, layman's-terms breakdown of your results. That clarity has helped me make better choices, leading to a healthier body composition (and hopefully a few extra years to enjoy it). Amy and her team are fantastic and you really can't go wrong here. The key is going consistently over time so you can track what's working and what isn't. read more

This is my 2nd visit to DexaFit. I am so happy I found them on Groupon because it has helped me to learn more about my body composition and the changes I need to make in order to improve my overall health. I drive from San Jose and I love the environment and the ladies that work there. They're so nice beautiful and your best cheerleaders ! I am a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience critical care included and they teach me things to help me improve my health and wellbeing. I also own a Bodysculpting business and refer all my clients to get a Dexascan done. I love San Carlos DexaFit because they did my 1st scan and I am a creature of habit. I also love that they have an app that I can have at my hands to refer to and track my progress. It's a great feeling to improve your health and wellbeing for the best quality of life! Thank you DexaFit for my wake-up call ‍‍‍‍‍ read more

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Bumping up a star: they did reach out to me and offered a complementary reschedule. I did a follow-up visit and was very pleased. The technicians are great and their "Scan and Go" offering is truly efficient as an in-and-out - about five minutes from walking in to walking out. read more

Have been there 3 times, with 6 months between visits, and have signed up for a 4th. It helps me keep track and gives some feedback to changes I make in my exercise and diet. Each visit was in and out quickly (~15 minutes). I just get the basic body scan - I'm past the age where I'm eligible for some of the other tests, which actually ignores the difference between chronological and physical age, but is probably a good guideline for most people. Keep in mimd that the data are not medically intensive - you can get a good bone density report from them, but not with the detail from one taken at a hospital. read more

What a fantastic place. Had my appointment at 9am. Walked in. Very clean and was greeted by Emily. Scan was quick. Emily went over my results and made some great suggestions for me. Could not be happier. Highly recommended. read more

Came here because i was curious about my bone density and learning more about what's going on with my overall body distribution, etc. Signed up for the dexa scan and resting metabolic rate (RMR) and it was quick (5 minutes and 20 minutes, respectively). The results were available within minutes, which your lab technician walks you through it. The app is also great to see results and if you continue to do these scans, see trends. Location is easy to find. It's up narrow stairs (no escalator). The lobby and rooms are spacious, bright, and clean. read more

First appointment (DXA Scan). Facility is fresh and clean. Personnel are very friendly and helpful. Concise, yet thorough, explanations and answers to all my questions. The founder, Amy, came in just for my appointment to explain why my VO2 Max was cancelled at the last minute. A new policy had gone into effect just prior to my appointment. Now, they won't do VO2 Max testing on older people (I'm 77). There had been a few instances of collapse and injury and there are no medical personnel on site. This courtesy was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated, indicating that they are sensitive to their clients. read more

First time here and was a great experience. I used there Machine and did a body scan. The information was very useful. I received a print out that went over my Android/ Gynoid ratio, which tells your body fat % and bone density and also Lean mass. The facility was very nice and they had different rooms which offered different scans. read more

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Poor response and communication. I suggest going elsewhere. There are far more responsive and less expensive options.

Gets job done, effective and efficient. Post analysis and the app are all good, I would recommend this place

Was given a certificate for a scan and a rmr test for Father's Day. Jokingly told my children that they wanted me to take these tests to determine how much longer they would have to wait for me to pass on (73 years old). I was hesitant but my technician,Emily, was so patient and reassuring that she quelled my anxiety. I knew I was severely out of shape and my tests would reveal and print it out. Emily went over my scan results and gently suggested how I might improve my health. She was so inspirational that I'm actually looking forward to my next scan. I sincerely believe that unless you are an elite athlete, one can benefit from visiting DexaFit for testing. Ignorance is bliss but when it comes to one's health, a scan will mirror every imperfection so there might be ways to improve your quality of life before it's too late. read more

Recommended by my Chiropracter as the ONLY Dexafit to go to in Bay Area. Amy is amazing... A genius at bone scans and bone health. I've been working with her since being diagnosed with chemo-induced osteoporosis, which is pretty scary, but I feel I have the best health help with their group. The entire staff is amazing. read more

Bought 2 sessions for $80. They were having a promotion since the van was going to come by work. The scheduling and self-assessment was straight-forward. The only thing was that they couldn't keep the generator running. I was the last person to get a scan in whilst everyone else had their appointments cancelled. Doing a scan will give you a complete outlook on your body. I saw my body fat % and its distribution which isn't a surprise for me. When I gain weight my figure becomes a circumference and my face gets chubby. I know how to lose weight but unfortunately I know how to gain weight even quicker. The technician was very nice and was apologetic because of the delay. My appointment ended up starting nearly 15 min. after its scheduled time; she explained everything prior to me hopping on the scanner and she explained everything to me on her laptop/computer after the scan was complete. Because they are saving trees your results will be emailed to you as opposed to receiving a print-out. It's not just the # on the scale - everything else matters, too. read more

I had an appt with Emily , she explained everything to me in great detail. I've never been to anything like this before so it was kinda cool. I laid on this machine while it scanned my body. It also showed me that I forgot to take a pen outta my pocket, oops sorry. I realized certain things I need to work on but I am not in that bad of shape as I thought Dang she made me even feel good about my titanium in my leg. She really reassured me that I am stronger then I thought. This seems something someone should do at least twice a year. I got the body comp scan. I am not about the other services. The place is really nice and clean. It's a real welcoming peaceful vibe. read more

Found out about this place by my thorough stalking skills. I was intrigued and naturally, anyone who is into health and fitness would want to try the services the place offers. The service that I wanted to do was the Dexascan to see how much muscle and fat ratio I actually have, instead of relying on a number on a scale. It was real easy to do; the scan takes less than 5 minutes and the explaining of the results is what takes the most time. Lizzy was my consultant and was very helpful and thorough. I also did a Vo2 test which analyzes how efficiently your body uses oxygen while working out. For those who majored in biology and science , please forgive me if what I'm saying isn't accurate. My fitness showed me that I'm in the excellent range (yes, I'm bragging) and now I know what numbers I need to have to burn fat, which will help me in my goal to lower my body fat percentage, which sadly, isn't something to brag about. The Fit3d scan didn't scan successfully and I had to do it twice, but I'm going to do it again when I return in a couple months because there's something wrong with the machine, so 4 stars it is. read more

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I wish I had known about the amazing $169 special they are running for their full round of testing. It is only for new clients and I am definitely a returning satisfied customer. I tried EVERYTHING before coming here, but nothing worked. The DXA scan is cool but the real life changing data came from doing the RMR and VO2. I had no idea that I was not eating enough food and that I was working TOO HARD on the treadmill. Michael was able to show me my personalized fat burning zone, the heart rate where I was burning no fat and all muscle as well as my baseline need of calories. He showed me how to use My Fitness Pal to track my food and set my macros. He also showed me where to buy a heart rate monitor on amazon and how to use it during my workouts. I have gained two pounds of muscle working with my trainer and I have lost TEN POUNDS of body fat!!! I cried. My trainer cried. Thank you for making this possible! read more

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DexaFit is the BEST!! As a fitness professional with over 30 years experience, I believe knowledge is power. If you want to know if your fitness or nutrition is truly working for you, you MUST equip yourself with information to track your results and Dexa scans are the gold standard. They do a lot of other wonderful tests as well! The staff are so friendly, professional and fun. This is a very smart investment. Amy runs a great place read more

As a personal trainer and athlete I'm a big fan of knowing what's going on with my body. And if there are simple, affordable tests I can take that can give me useful, actionable data to improve my health and inform my fitness program I'm all for it. So I recently engaged Michael Bonella of DexaFit to obtain a Dexa Scan Body Composition Analysis, RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Test, V02 Max Test and Fit3D Posture Scan. What I learned from these tests was invaluable in helping me determine the most strategic and safe nutritional, cardio and strength training recommendations for my body to get me lean (under 10% body fat) and ripped for an important photoshoot. Many of my personal training and nutrition clients have chosen to have the same tests done and it's extremely helpful for me as their trainer to use the information to make their programs even more effective and to give us additional metrics to measure success. For example, in this video (https://bit.ly/2sWRA1k) my client Erica discusses how these tests were pivotal in her losing over 30 pounds of fat, gaining stability and strength and turning her body into a fat burning machine before her wedding. I can't say enough positive things about DexaFit and Michael. read more

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I got a Groupon for this deal because let's be real, this is the new year so "new year, new me" lol. These Dexa scans are a little pricey and without any coupons/discounts, it'll set you back about $150~ so definitely look out for any deals if you want one. Make sure to fill out all the profile work online before you go so it's super fast when you do your appointment. You can also view and set appointments online for booking. :) The technicians when I did my scan with my friend were extremely helpful and friendly. It made a tremendous difference when you feel more comfortable doing these kinds of things together. They also let us do the 3D scan of our bodies. The machine will send you the actual scan and measurements so I highly recommend you do both so you get a whole picture of where your body is at. Make sure you wear no metal so no bras with underwire, too many metal zippers or buttons on pants, etc. I just wore typical workout gear- workout pants, sports bra, shirt etc. make sure to wear socks so you're not barefoot. read more

Made a double parallel appt with my spouse. I'm glad they had 2 Dexa machines and we do it in parallel to save time. There's street parking right outside. The downstairs entrance seems slightly damaged from water flooding or something, but the upstairs is where the business is. Looks all good and relaxing. Solid info - love that Dexafit provides an app to see the results. A competitor didn't have that and only give a printout (which Dexafit also provides). But the app is really convenient. Planning to go back in 3 to 4 months and check on my progress. read more

Very nice facility and very helpful technicians There and lots of tests that you can do at DexaFit San Carlos location I got body composition test done and was shocked to see the results ... the bathroom scales that have body composition measurements are way off. In fact hand help omron meter was off by 5 percentage points I would highly recommend dexa analysis. DexaFit is reasonably priced read more

Came here to do my dexascan as part of the F45 challenge. My technician was Lizzy and she was awesome. She was very patient in explaining all my results to me and what it meant. The whole experience was really quick and fuss free. Highly recommended! read more

Came here off a Living Social deal that I saw - I had always been curious about what my body fat composition was and I thought this would be a great chance to find out. I had an appointment at 1:30 on a Saturday. Showed up 10 minutes early and my therapist was ready to see me right away. The scan was quick and easy - only a few minutes and it was cool to see how detailed the results were afterwards. They also give you a complimentary session in their 3D scanning machine to take your measurements, which was cool. I think this would be a great place to come to if you have a goal in mind about getting to a certain body fat percentage, weight, etc. Their tests are really accurate and are a great way to measure progress. read more

I realize this service is used by a lot of fit, shredded, beautiful people but if you're not already one of those people, perhaps a person who is not exactly in love with their body, who is maybe avoiding the scale, read on: I had been meaning to do one of these scans for literally years. Ever since I read the 4 Hour Body I thought that eventually I would figure out how to make my way down to wherever the location in the South Bay is and brave that No Mans Land to have some very personal and potentially embarrassing information downloaded about my body and handed to me by probably fit, shredded, beautiful strangers. Frankly, between distance and cost and shame factor, it wasn't super high on my priorities list. In the meantime, I have put on *ahem* a little weight. And by "a little" I mean I've increased my total body weight by 1/3 in less than 4 years. Which feels cool to say out loud (actually, it does not). I just started lifting weights again and realized I was going to need to make some serious dietary changes too, but sometimes it is hard to see your progress if the scale isn't moving. The last time I seriously lifted weights I gave up because I didn't see any progress in what I weighed, even though my clothes fit better and my lifts were increasing. So stupid! So this time I decided I would turn to SCIENCE! My plan is to remain committed to my workouts, no matter what the scale says, and start figuring out how to fuel my body without fueling the rapid progress I've made towards being a shut-in prisoner to my own obesity. But the only way to really see my progress is to have my body fat measured over time. Which is where the DEXA Scan and the very charming and adorable Michael Bonella came in. I had both the RMR and Dexa Scan done the same day. I was honestly TERRIFIED about the Dexa Scan, because who wants to know how fat they really are? Not me! Turns out all my fears were totally justified. I officially weigh more than my husband and am 40% body fat. That feels cool to say out loud too (nope, it fully does not). But, on the other hand, now I have actual information. And a swift kick in the (sizable) ass to do something about it. The RMR was a nice surprise because I was legit afraid that I might learn that I should not be eating more than 800 calories a day and then I would just go ahead and drop dead right there because I did not want to restrict my caloric intake that severely. But the actual result was a TOTALLY reasonable and manageable number and helped explain why, whenever I've tried to stick to 1,200 calories in a day I wanted to stab and murder everyone but, you know, like, right after I took a long nap. Hot tip on the RMR though: brush your teeth before your appointment because otherwise you're going to spend 20 minutes breathing your own hot breath which is just... not the best. I'm going back for a V02 max because why stop the humiliation there? But no, for reals, it is so helpful to get real actual data and confront the (sometimes) awful truths so that you can make real choices based on real information. I have a long road ahead of me, but at least I feel armed with data I can use to make sure I'm making logical, effective choices as I go. Michael was non-judgemental, very sweet, and gave me a lot of super helpful information and followed up with an email the next day. So save yourself the trip to the South Bay (seriously, what is even down there?) and if you're feeling worried about confronting the truth, just go effing DO IT. It is just information and information can't, unlike your fat, kill you. read more

Michael was super great to work with. He was super prompt and fast with the technical work while still making time to give insightful feedback on the results. I went in for a body scan and he spend a little time helping me figure out what steps I could take to follow up with a nutritionist and trainer. The jawbone building is really nice and convenient to get to as well with indoor parking for bikes. read more

A wholly mediocre experience even with the Groupon coupon. Perhaps I caught Michael on a bad day, but the service I received here was very sub-par. My first time felt rushed, and questions were answered with short "yes/no" responses. Further elaboration was no longer than 1 to 2 sentences. I suggest people check out other body scan providers. This Dexafit is inside the Jawbone HQ near the Mission Bay district. I took an Uber Pool down because it was quite far from where I am in SF. The street was quite empty when I arrived. The building's design can be described as "re-purposed industrial warehouse." They have a sign out front, so it shouldn't be hard to find. The entrance is a side door. Michael took me to a side room where they conduct tests. The first thing I noticed was the size of the machine. Larger people (I'm not) will have trouble fitting onto the machine. The scan itself takes about 5 minutes and the report is automatically generated. We hardly went over the report. I had several questions that ended up being unanswered or met with curt responses. Some were answered with a shrug and "you should ask your trainer". I requested to do the body-volume test but was denied, despite it being part of the Groupon offer. Afterwards there was little explanation as to what services are offered despite my initial interest. But by that time I was not charmed. The whole experience took 15 minutes. 2/5. read more

I had a great experience with Michael Bonella at Dexafit. He texted me in the morning to let me know he was running a little late because of the rain. This made me a little anxious b/c I had scheduled something immediately after the appointment was over (which was my own fault because I knew how long the appointment would last, but was hopeful it would actually take less time). We ended up starting on time anyways, which was great, and I let Michael know about my timing. He did a great job of making sure I was able to get out of there quickly but also answering my questions. He said that I could also follow up with him if I had any more questions or needed clarification. He was very mindful of my time (again, it was my own fault for making the appts so close together) and I really appreciated that. Additionally, I was worried about the test on the treadmill b/c of a foot injury. Michael did everything he could to accommodate me and make sure it wasn't causing pain. He also offered another option to retake the test at a different location on a bike if I wanted to. I did not do the body scan due to time, but again Michael offered to let me come back when I had more time and take it if I wanted. Overall, the experience was super easy and Michael was great. He was accommodating of time and limitations while also balancing the right amount of explanation and guidance. The most difficult part of the whole process was the fasting before-hand. read more

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Dexafit San Francisco. My experience with Michael Bonella was one of a kind, AWESOME! in recent years I have been questioning my weight loss journey. I am grateful for Dexafit and Michael for a better understanding of my body. My Dexafit scan was scheduled at a time that that worked with my calendar, we started and complete in a timely manner. Michael explained every step of the testing and advised me what each step consisted of. I am thankful for this exam, it has given me a better understanding of my body and the areas I need to work on. I am thankful that Michael was able to kindly and patiently explain this test to me as a first timer. He is very knowledgeable and gave me great tips. Michael happily answered all my questions. (I had a lot) I highly recommend working and booking your next appointment with Michael Bonella, you will not regret it. read more

Coming here is THE most accurate way to keep track of your body composition. I've been coming to the Dexafit SF @ Jawbone for about two years now. I've gone to other dexafit services like the ones that are in mobile vans and seem more convenient. However, in my opinion, I believe they give inaccurate results because this sensitive machine that reads your body composition is going through these crazy bumpy SF streets and I think it really messes the machine up. Coming to this Dexafit is super easy. Takes about 10 minutes of your day. I love using them and has really helped with my fitness goals. read more

Today is my fourth time there. Michael Bonella, the lead technician is the person you want to get your appointment with! First time was last year for Fit3D scan, with Groupon deal. I bought another DXA Groupon ( it has actually gotten much cheaper) and did DXA scan May this year. Unfortunately there were some issues -the machine was needing to reboot hence no complete result for few weeks of me emailing back and forth, and redemption was not complete( it was done with another technician). That almost made me wanted to search for alternative for my future scans. However the 3rd time I went there for Fit3D scan last month, Michael made it all right. He is very responsive to emails and text messages. He is very professional and knowledgeable. Bought a 8 pax scan on same day. Went there today for Vo2, RMR and DXA( to make sure my previous scan is accurate as my Visceral fat is 0.02lbs- I have hard time believing that but scan result today is the same). Michael is very patience with all my questions. I would hired him at a heartbeat as my nutritional coach if I am not a vegan( he recommended to use a Vegan Nutrition Coach for my dietary choice). I certainly will buy another package once I am done with this set, and all thanks to Michael. read more

I highly recommend this if you're looking to take your health/fitness to the next level or if you're just starting out too. There's just too much info out there and it's tough to know what's right for you beyond trial and error. To get real applicable data on your own body and metabolism is pretty invaluable. It takes away the guess work for reaching your goals! I also recommend seeing my tech Michael! He was so professional and not only made the whole process comfortable and easy, he took a lot of time explaining the results and answering my (many) questions. Very eye-opening! I plan to go back again to track my progress! read more

The tests and assessments they provide are fantastic for tracking progress, fitness and inspiration. I had the DXA scan, RMR and VO2 max test there. Now I have some data based goals I can work towards and I'll come back to get tested again to see how well my plan is working. read more

Excellent customer service - Kristen was professional, friendly, and provided a lot of information based on my scan. I'll definitely be returning to get updated scans to continue improving my health and personal goals. read more

I heard about Dexafit from looking up places online that do body scans. I found Dexafit and I'm sure glad I did. I found a Groupon for the RMR, VO2 Cardio, and body scan - I did all 3 during my visit. As previously stated, it's very pricey without the Groupon, but they do have the option to purchase packages for a monthly fee. During my visit, my tech was Eboni. Eboni was awesome!She thoroughly explained everything to me prior to hooking me up to any machines. After completing the tests, she explained to me what my results meant, and gave me ideas/things to consider to improve in the future. I'm nowhere near being fit, but instead of making me feel like a fat piece of you-know-what, she highlighted the things I did okay at, and I didn't feel judged. I have no idea how accurate these things are but based on what I know about my body, I think the results were pretty spot on. It was a cool experience. I'll prob go back at the end of the year to check my progress. read more

I was always curious to find a more accurate testing of my body composition and fitness measurements. Glad I found this place! The data has definitely been great tool to reach my fitness goals. I had my Dexafit done by technician Michael. He was very professional and made sure I understood every step of the process and was happy to provide all answers to my questions. I would highly recommend working with Michael! read more

This review is for the downtown SF location, but more specifically for their lead technician Michael. The experience was eye opening to say the least. I went in to test my body fat and learned WAY more about my body than I anticipated. From body fat to bone density, Michael was great at explaining everything on the report. I will definitely be taking the information he supplied and be implementing changes into my life in order to avoid future health issues. Super friendly! Super knowledgeable! If you want to know more about your body, get your scan! read more

Dexafit has a fantastic facility and has been essentially in giving me the data and motivation to lose 70lbs over two years. I get scans every three months and they help me tweak my diet and exercise to make sure I'm losing fat not muscle. Michael Bonella also offers fantastic advice every time and is super friendly. I would highly recommend them! read more

My first dexafit (dexa,Vo2,rmr, 3D) was in 2016 and that was enlightening. For 2019 I decided it's time to get serious and get real. I knew I'd gained a lot of weight, enjoying the manufactory, tartine, blue bottle waffles, etc. I could go on la Capra beignets. Dexafit is amazing to provide the insight on where your overall health is as well as guide you on the journey back to fitness and wellness. I booked the starter pack of 4 so I could test fitness, Vo2, body composition and bone health. Everything was as I guessed and I'm super happy I went. If I plan to continue to thrive on planet earth - I need to make changes now. Michael was my health guru for the morning and gave me the direct non sugar coated explanation as we went along. He gave me the interpretation of the data without alarming me that exercise was my path and the simple food modifications I need to make. I obtained the baseline of what's going on with my fitness and weight and where I should up my game immediately. I learned my metabolism has plummeted and mirrors my low level of activity so that is my top priority. I'll work the recommended 60-90 min strength 2x per week in addition to 2-3 high intensity target heart workouts! I'm going back in 3 months to retest on all 3 tests as I'm absolutely sure I'll improve across the board in strength, cardio and weight loss. I love that I can get a pretty accurate assessment on overall health and now take action. I'll do a deeper dive with bloodwork next on my diagnostic journey but I'm sure if I do that now, my cholesterol might be high. Stay tuned for my assessment in mid April as I'm hitting all - Pilates - yoga- treadmill - (getting a peloton) bike and weights! Goodbye pain au chocolat and kouign aman and souvla fries! I do recommend you start at dexafit as a one stop great place to get highly valuable info on your body. I sent my husband who feels he knows all about his body and he came back with that look of awe on knowing body comp and fitness tweaking. read more

Something must be wrong with the online appointment system- they had 3 open spots today (Saturday) I call Emilie to be sure I'm booking for the right service and 5 min later non of those appointments are available anymore. Did they just close for the day because it's so beautiful... read more

The analysis provided by DexaFit is very useful in monitoring your current level of health and fitness. Emily was very professional and knowledgeable. read more