Weight & metabolism
See the whole story behind your weight, strength and metabolism
The scale has not moved in months. Clothes fit differently. Workouts feel harder than they used to. Yet your labs are “normal” and you are tired of guessing.
EmVital body composition testing gives a clear picture of muscle, fat, water and metabolic health, so you and Dr. Sarah can finally see what is actually going on.
How body composition shapes how you feel day to day
You might notice a softer midsection, smaller muscles or a different shape in photos and think it is “just weight.” Often, the real change is in body composition itself: more fat, less muscle, shifts in fluid balance and deeper visceral fat around the organs.
These changes can come from age, stress, hormone shifts, repeated dieting or certain medications. They influence energy, strength, blood sugar, sleep and how you respond to weight loss efforts.
A simple body composition scan shows what the scale and basic labs miss. At Lesh Lifestyle in Sarasota, EmVital testing is part of how Dr. Sarah reads your health, plans medical weight loss, and tracks progress over time.
What EmVital body composition testing measures
EmVital uses advanced metabolic testing and bioimpedance analysis to look beneath the surface. In one quick session you receive a detailed, printed report and a calm review of what it means for your health.
You will see:
- Total body fat percentage and lean mass
- Visceral fat level (fat around your organs)
- Segmental muscle balance in arms, legs and trunk
- Resting metabolic rate and estimated calorie burn
- Hydration status and phase angle (cellular health marker)
Dr. Sarah uses these metrics to guide decisions about nutrition, strength training, hormone support, and whether tools like GLP-1 medications or EMSCULPT NEO belong in your plan.
Body scan near me in Sarasota, integrated with real medical care
Many places that offer a body composition test hand you numbers and send you on your way. At Lesh Lifestyle, EmVital testing sits inside a broader, physician-led plan for your health.
Dr. Sarah Secor-Jones, DO, FACEP reviews your EmVital scan alongside your history, symptoms and lab work. The goal is clear: connect what you feel day to day with what shows up in your body composition and metabolism.
You leave with context and a next step that fits into a wider plan.
How EmVital fits into your plan
EmVital body composition and metabolic testing can be used on its own as a check-in, or as part of:
- Medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications
- Health optimization and longevity care
- Body optimization and strength-focused programs
- Hormone therapy when weight and body changes are part of the picture
- Pelvic and sexual health plans where muscle balance and weight shift matter
Every EmVital visit in Sarasota is unhurried. You will have time to ask questions and to understand what the numbers mean.
Is it right for you
Who EmVital is right for
EmVital body composition and metabolic testing at Lesh Lifestyle in Sarasota may be a good fit if:
Dr. Sarah reads your EmVital results through a root-cause lens. The focus is building a body that works well and feels strong.
• You have tried diets and workouts without lasting change
• You are starting or considering GLP-1 weight loss medications
• You notice strength loss, slower recovery or more injuries
• Midsection weight has crept up, especially around menopause or with age
• You want to focus on muscle building and performance
• You are interested in longevity and want to track objective markers over time
The process
What to expect from an EmVital body composition scan
- When you schedule, you receive simple instructions. You may be asked to avoid heavy meals, intense exercise and large amounts of water for several hours before testing, so the results reflect your usual state. If you are already a Lesh Lifestyle patient, Dr. Sarah will have your history, goals and recent labs in front of her before you arrive. If you are new, your visit often starts with a discovery call, where you and Dr. Sarah discuss what you have been feeling and whether EmVital is the right starting point.
- You step into a private room, remove shoes and socks, and stand on the EmVital scanner platform. Hand and foot electrodes read your body’s electrical resistance, which allows the device to calculate fat, lean tissue and water distribution. The scan itself takes only a short time. Most patients feel nothing more than standing on a scale. Dr. Sarah will be in the room to guide your position and to answer any immediate questions. There are no needles, no radiation and no pain.
- How much of your weight is lean muscle versus fat
- Whether visceral fat is contributing to metabolic risk
- How your resting metabolic rate compares with your intake and activity
- If EmVital is part of a weight loss, hormone or health optimization program, repeat scans are planned as your care progresses. The timing is decided with you, based on your goals and the rest of your treatment. Seeing shifts in muscle, fat distribution and cellular health, even when the scale changes slowly, helps you and Dr. Sarah know your plan is moving in the right direction. Adjustments are based on data that reflect what is happening inside your body.
Why Lesh Lifestyle
Why choose Lesh Lifestyle for body composition testing
Lesh Lifestyle is a physician-led, family-operated practice in downtown Sarasota. EmVital is one tool inside a full integrative and body optimization program that looks at your whole health picture.
Dr. Sarah Secor-Jones, DO, FACEP has over 12 years in clinical medicine and has cared for more than 2,000 patients. Her background in emergency medicine, hormone health and longevity means she is trained to connect symptoms, labs, metabolism and lifestyle into one clear picture.
Because she personally takes every discovery call, the person you speak with first is the same physician who will read your EmVital scan. That continuity matters when you are ready to stop guessing and start working from real data.
Start with a conversation.
Dr. Sarah Secor-Jones, DO, FACEP personally takes every discovery call. Share what has been going on and hear how she would investigate it, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
FAQ
EmVital body composition scan FAQs
A body composition scan is a test that measures how much of your body is made up of fat, muscle, bone and water. At Lesh Lifestyle, the EmVital scan also reports visceral fat and resting metabolic rate, so Dr. Sarah can see how your body stores energy and how your metabolism is functioning.
EmVital at Lesh Lifestyle is a body composition and metabolic testing platform used inside Dr. Sarah’s integrative programs. It combines an in-office scan with a detailed interpretation of your results, then ties that information into weight loss, hormone, strength and longevity plans.
You can get a body composition scan in Sarasota at Lesh Lifestyle using the EmVital system. If you live in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton or nearby areas, the clinic is a short drive from downtown Sarasota and appointments are spaced so you are not rushed.
EmVital uses bioimpedance and metabolic testing to estimate fat, lean mass, visceral fat and cellular health, while a DEXA scan uses low-dose X‑ray to measure bone density and body composition. EmVital does not involve radiation and is quick to repeat, which makes it useful for regular tracking inside Dr. Sarah’s programs.
Prices for body composition tests such as DEXA scans vary widely by clinic and setting. At Lesh Lifestyle in Sarasota, EmVital testing is usually included as part of a broader program, and exact costs are reviewed with you before you book so there are no surprises.
Yes, EmVital body composition testing is considered safe for most people. It uses a very low electrical current through surface electrodes and does not involve needles or radiation. Dr. Sarah will review your history first and may advise against scanning if you are pregnant or have certain implanted devices.
You usually get the best results by coming well hydrated, avoiding a large meal, alcohol and intense exercise for a few hours before your scan. Lesh Lifestyle will send simple instructions when you book. If you have questions, you can review them on your discovery call with Dr. Sarah.
The EmVital body composition scan itself takes only a short time. Plan on spending part of your visit at Lesh Lifestyle in Sarasota discussing the findings, so there is time for setup, the scan and a full review of your report with Dr. Sarah.
Most insurance plans do not cover body composition or metabolic testing used for wellness or optimization. Lesh Lifestyle is a self-pay, concierge practice, but HSA payments are accepted and superbills can be provided if you want to submit to your insurer.
Yes, you can use EmVital testing even if you are not currently trying to lose weight. Many patients in Sarasota use it to track muscle gain, performance, menopause-related changes or longevity goals, and Dr. Sarah will still interpret the results with you. When you are ready to stop guessing and start working from clear data, EmVital gives you and Dr. Sarah a shared, detailed view of your body. Your next step is simple.