Scale vs. Scan: Our New Evolt 360 Tool

If you’ve ever stepped on the scale and thought, “This number isn’t telling me the whole story…” — you’re absolutely right.

Your weight can shift for dozens of reasons: water retention, inflammation, stress, digestion, hormones, sleep quality. And honestly? It doesn’t always reflect what we actually care about in integrative medicine — things like metabolic health, muscle mass, visceral fat, and meaningful trends over time.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new tool at West Holistic Medicine: the Evolt 360 Body Composition Scan. It’s a quick, non-invasive scan that gives you a detailed snapshot of what’s happening inside your body, way beyond that single number on the scale.

Why "Scale vs. Scan" matters

The scale only tells you total body weight. That’s it.

It can’t tell you:

How much of that weight is muscle
How much is fat
Where that fat is stored (including the visceral fat around your organs)
Whether your progress is actually meaningful for your long-term health

A body composition scan helps you move from guessing to actionable data — especially if you’re working on things like:

Weight loss resistance
Fatigue and low energy
Chronic inflammation
Blood sugar regulation
Building strength and supporting longevity
Body recomposition (leaning out while building muscle)

What the Evolt scan measures

Your Evolt scan provides estimates that include:

1) Visceral fat
This is the fat stored deeper in your abdomen, wrapped around your organs. It’s one of the key reasons we focus on health markers instead of just the number on the scale. Visceral fat is closely linked to metabolic health, inflammation, and long-term disease risk.

2) Muscle mass
Muscle is absolutely essential for:

Metabolic health and calorie burn
Blood sugar regulation
Mobility and injury prevention
Healthy aging and longevity

Here's something we see all the time: someone feels discouraged because their weight hasn't budged, but their scan reveals they're gaining muscle, improving body composition, and moving in exactly the right direction.

3) Body fat percentage

This helps you track real changes over time more accurately than the scale alone — especially when you pair it with labs, nutrition adjustments, strength training, and nervous system support.

4) Fluid Balance

The scan measures water inside your cells versus water outside your cells. This can help us understand inflammation, hydration status, and whether swelling or fluid retention might be affecting your results.

5) Trends over time
This is where the magic happens. It’s not about one scan in isolation — it’s about tracking your results alongside your symptoms and goals so your care plan stays truly personalized to you.

Who an Evolt scan is great for

How we use Evolt at West Holistic Medicine

We don’t use scans to push perfection or make you feel like you’re being graded. We use them to create clarity and support.

Evolt can be a helpful addition to:

Functional lab interpretation (pairing body composition data with metabolic panels, hormones, and inflammation markers)
Personalized nutrition plans (so we can see if you’re building muscle, losing fat, or need adjustments)
Treatment monitoring (tracking how interventions like diet changes, supplements, medications, or lifestyle shifts are affecting your body)
Long-term health optimization (annual wellness visits, preventative care, aging well)

Think of it like a map. Your scan helps our team make recommendations that are more tailored to your unique body and your specific goals.

Get Your Scan January 8, 2026

We’re hosting Evolt scans on Thursday, January 8th, with limited availability. Book online or call us at 512-814-0148 to schedule your scan! Stay tuned for our February dates — coming soon!

Evolt FAQ: Quick Answers

How long does the scan take?
Just a few minutes — seriously. The appointment itself will be 15-20 mins. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

Do I need to prepare?
We’ll give you simple instructions when you book. Things like staying hydrated and being consistent with timing can help improve the accuracy of comparisons over time.

Is it accurate?
Body composition tools provide estimates, and every tool has its limitations. The real value is in consistency and tracking trends over time — especially when paired with your symptoms, lab results, and personal goals.

How often should I scan?
Most people do best with a baseline scan and then periodic follow-ups (monthly or quarterly), depending on what you’re working on.

Can I do this even if weight loss isn’t my goal?
Absolutely. Plenty of patients use it to track muscle gain, strength progress, and metabolic health — not weight loss.

Want extra support in January? Our Anti-Inflammatory Challenge Starts January 11!

If you’ve been craving a reset that feels supportive (not extreme or restrictive), we are hosting an Anti-Inflammatory Challenge starting January 11.

This is a great fit if you want help with:

Inflammation and pain
Energy levels and brain fog
Digestion and bloating
Cravings and blood sugar swings
Building consistent routines without burning out

Plus, you’ll get two complimentary Evolt scans and the chance to win $250!!

Learn more / Join the challenge here

The Bottom Line

The scale isn’t wrong — it’s just incomplete.

If you want a clearer, more empowering way to track your progress and support your health in 2026, Evolt can be a valuable addition to your care plan.

✅ Book your Evolt scan for Jan 8
✅ Learn about our Anti-Inflammatory Challenge (starts Jan 11)
✅ Reach out if you want help choosing the right starting point

We’re here for you — and we’re genuinely excited for what 2026 can look like with better data and better support.