Health Assessments in Onalaska

We offer the following tests, assessments and analyses for patients seeking to improve their health or address injuries or illnesses. These tests help us better understand your issue or "current state" and can serve as a starting point for your better health or recovery.

Please note that some of these tests and assessments are fee-for-service. Check with your insurance carrier to see if any of these tests and assessments are eligible for coverage. A prescription or physician order may be required for coverage.

Body composition

What is it?
This test is a 5 minute body composition scan performed by Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA). 

What is it used for?
This is the gold standard measurement technique used to provide specific information regarding body fat percentage, bone mineral density and lean body mass. It can be used as a diagnostic tool used to identify those who may have low bone mineral density and are at risk of stress fractures or osteoporosis. It can also be used as a way to set goals for weight loss and body composition changes while addressing areas for concern.

How much does it cost?
This test costs $50.00 per scan and comes with an information sheet and post-test consult on how to interpret the information.

Metabolic testing

What is it?
A metabolic test is a way to determine your metabolic requirements. This test is often done first thing in the morning after an overnight fast. It lasts approximately twenty minutes and requires the patient to lay in a supine position on a clinical table while a metabolic hood is draped over the patient to assess expired air.

What is it used for?
This information allows us to provide a more specific recommendation when determining a person’s daily calorie requirements.

How much does it cost?
This test costs $100.00 and comes with an information sheet and post-test consult on how to interpret the information.

Nutrition analysis

What is it?
A nutrition analysis is a way to assess your typical dietary intake and assesses your total daily calorie and nutrient intake profile. Dr. Jagim educates patients on how to monitor their own dietary intake and monitor progress using a free, commercially available nutritional program: MyFitnessPal.

What is it used for?
This analysis is used to identify areas that need to be addressed and can be used as a baseline measure for establishing a new dietary plan to help the patient with any body weight, health or performance goals they may have.

How much does it cost?
This analysis costs $100.00 and is completed over a four day period, culminating in a consult with Dr. Jagim to go over results.

Consultations

Dr. Jagim is available for consultation appointments on a variety of topics:

• Setting up an exercise program
• Weight Loss / Body Composition Strategies
• Nutritional consultations
• Fitness Assessments

Each appointment lasts 60 minutes and costs $125.00. Additional testing may be required or recommended depending upon the nature of the consult.