Understanding Thermography:
A Health Assessment Tool
Thermography uses advanced thermal imaging to detect temperature variations on the body’s surface, providing valuable insights into health and wellness. This non-invasive method helps identify areas of concern by capturing heat patterns, which are medically interpreted to support early detection and monitoring.
How Thermal Imaging Works
Thermography captures detailed temperature patterns on the body’s surface, revealing physiological changes invisible to the naked eye.


Early Detection and Health Monitoring
By identifying abnormal heat patterns, thermography supports early detection of inflammation and circulatory issues, aiding proactive health management.

Non-Invasive Wellness Insights
This safe, radiation-free method offers valuable insights into wellness, helping track recovery and monitor chronic conditions without discomfort.

Medically Interpreted Results
Our expert analysis ensures accurate interpretation of scans, providing clear guidance to support your health and wellness journey.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is thermography and how does it work?
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), or thermography, is a safe, non-invasive, radiation-free way to view and measure temperature patterns on the surface of the skin. Using an infrared camera, we capture heat emitted from the body and translate it into a color image called a thermogram.
These images help identify areas of temperature imbalance, which can provide valuable insight into circulation, inflammation, and overall wellness.
Medical thermology—the professional field behind thermography—uses infrared imaging as a supportive tool in clinical evaluation.
It’s important to note that thermography doesn’t diagnose disease or look beneath the skin. Instead, it complements other medical assessments by showing how your body is functioning on the surface level.
Is thermography safe?
Yes, thermography is completely safe. It involves no radiation or contact, making it suitable for all ages and health conditions.
The procedure is painless and does not expose you to any harmful effects.
How should I prepare for a thermography scan?
Avoid applying lotions, creams, or deodorants on the day of your scan, as these can affect the results.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and avoid heavy exercise or hot showers before your appointment, as well as excessive heat or air conditioning in your car before your scan.
What happens during a thermography session?
You will be asked to acclimate in a temperature-controlled room before the scan. The technician will then capture thermal images of the targeted areas.
The process is quick, non-contact, and typically takes 20-30 minutes depending on the scan type.
How accurate are thermography results?
Thermography provides valuable visual data but is best used alongside other diagnostic methods for a comprehensive health assessment.
Our scans are medically interpreted to ensure reliable insights and support wellness decisions.
Can thermography detect all health issues?
Thermography detects abnormal heat patterns but does not diagnose specific diseases. It is a screening tool to highlight areas needing further evaluation.
Consult your healthcare provider for a full diagnosis and treatment plan based on comprehensive testing.
Who can benefit from thermography scans?
Thermography is useful for men and women seeking non-invasive wellness scans, including full body, half body, or targeted region assessments.
It supports early detection of inflammation, vascular issues, and other conditions to guide health management.
What if I want to cancel or reschedule my appointment?
New Day Thermography Appointment & Cancellation Policy
Updated October 16, 2025
At New Day Thermography (NDT), we’re a mobile thermography service that travels—equipment and all—to bring screenings directly to both urban and remote communities. Because appointments are reserved exclusively for you, last-minute cancellations or reschedules can greatly impact our scheduling and technicians’ time.
Please review our appointment policies below to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
1. Appointment Deposit & Reservation
A $100 deposit (payable by credit card, including HSA cards) is required to secure your appointment when booking through our Longevity Centers website or scheduling line at 1-888-580-0040.
This deposit is applied toward your service fee on the day of your appointment.
Appointment confirmations are sent via email 72 hours in advance to help you remember your scheduled time.
Because your appointment time is reserved specifically for you, this deposit helps ensure fairness and availability for all clients.
2. Cancellation Policy
We kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel your appointment.
Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will receive a refund of the deposit, minus a $6 transaction fee if not rebooked.
Cancellations made within 48 to 24 hours without rebooking will result in loss of the deposit.
Future appointments will require a new deposit to confirm.
Please understand that missed or last-minute cancellations prevent us from offering that time to another client and impact our technicians’ schedules.
3. Rescheduling (Transfers)
If you need to reschedule within 48 to 24 hours, you may transfer your appointment to another available location, date, or time, and your deposit will transfer with it.
To transfer, please call our scheduling line at 888-580-0040.
After three or more transfers, the deposit will be forfeited.
4. Late Arrivals
To respect all clients’ time, please arrive promptly for your appointment.
If you are more than 15 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your appointment.
We understand that unforeseen events can happen and will do our best to accommodate when possible.
5. No-Show Policy
If you miss your appointment without prior notice, the deposit will be forfeited to NDT. A new deposit will be required to book any future appointments.
More Questions and Answers...
ACCT FAQsFor more questions and answers from the American College of Clinical Thermology (ACCT), please visit
Before Your Appointment
Before your scan, we’ll review your health history. This step helps ensure we provide accurate information to the interpreting physicians.
Please complete the online questionnaire that is emailed to you 72 hours before your scheduled appointment.
Returning clients do not need to complete a new form—just update us at your appointment about any lifestyle changes, new medications, or outside imaging since your last visit.
Please note that if it has been more than one year since we last scanned you, then returning clients will need to fill out a new questionnaire.
What to Expect During Your Thermography Session
Preparing for Your Scan
Special Guidelines
- No breast surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation within the past 3 months.
- No breast biopsy within the past month.
- Lactating? Imaging is fine if there’s a concern, but we recommend waiting 3 months after you finish breastfeeding for a baseline scan.
24 Hours Before Your Appointment
- Avoid strenuous exercise or physical activity.
- Wait until after your scan to do massage, lymph, or chiropractic treatments.
- No acupuncture, saunas, steam baths, or hot tubs.
- Avoid using hot or cold packs.
- Fill out the online questionnaire if you have not done so yet.
Day of Your Appointment
- If you are not able to fill out the questionnaire online, please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a paper version.
- Avoid hot showers within 4 hours of imaging.
- Do not apply deodorant, lotions, or oils to the area being scanned.
- No sunburn or heat lamp exposure (you’ll need to reschedule if this occurs).
- Do not shave the area being imaged—this is especially important for men.
- For head imaging, avoid eating or chewing gum 2 hours prior.
- Keep your car cool, but don’t let the A/C blow directly on you.
- Remove all jewelry from the areas to be imaged.
After the Scan
Your images are medically interpreted, and results are shared promptly with clear explanations to support your wellness journey. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out through phone or email.