For many high-achievers in Suwanee and the greater Atlanta area, the bathroom scale is the most common source of frustration. It is a primitive tool that provides only one data point: total weight. It cannot distinguish between a pound of fat, a pound of muscle, or a gallon of water.

At Bodiatrics, Dr. Will Johnson believes that “you cannot manage what you do not measure.” To achieve a true body transformation, you must move beyond the scale and into the realm of metabolic data. This is why we utilize the “Gold Standard” of diagnostic pairing: the DEXA Scan and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing.

DEXA Scan: The Truth About Your Composition

A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is not just for bone density; it is the most accurate way to visualize your internal body composition. While standard scales or handheld devices rely on estimates, a DEXA scan provides a precise, medical-grade breakdown of:

Lean Muscle Mass: Knowing exactly where you are building muscle—and where you might be losing it.

Visceral Fat (VAT): This is the dangerous fat stored around your internal organs. It is the leading predictor of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Regional Distribution: A 3D-style map showing exactly how fat and muscle are distributed across your arms, legs, and torso.

RMR Testing: Understanding Your Metabolic Engine

If the DEXA scan is the “map” of your body, the Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test is the “spec sheet” for your engine. By measuring exactly how much oxygen your body consumes at rest, Dr. Johnson can determine the precise number of calories you need to survive.

Without this data, most people are simply guessing at their caloric needs. With RMR testing, we can identify:

Metabolic Efficiency: Is your metabolism running slower than average?

The “Maintenance” Number: The exact caloric intake required to maintain your weight, allowing for a data-driven path to fat loss.

Fuel Source: Whether your body is primarily burning fats or carbohydrates for energy at rest.

The Power of the Pairing

At Bodiatrics, we combine these two tests to create your Metabolic Blueprint. By correlating your lean mass (from the DEXA) with your calorie burn (from the RMR), Dr. Will Johnson can customize a nutrition and performance plan that is mathematically guaranteed to work. This elite level of precision is why professional athletes and busy executives choose our Suwanee center to optimize their healthspan.

Self-Pay and Precision Health

Modern health optimization often falls outside the traditional insurance model. Bodiatrics offers streamlined self-pay options for our diagnostic suite, allowing you to access the same technology used in elite clinical research and professional sports performance labs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The DEXA scan takes approximately 6–10 minutes, and the RMR test takes about 15–20 minutes. You can have your complete metabolic profile in under 45 minutes.

To track progress accurately, we typically recommend a follow-up scan every 3 to 6 months. This allows us to ensure that any weight lost is purely fat mass while preserving your vital lean muscle.

Yes. For the most accurate RMR results, we recommend fasting for at least 4 hours and avoiding caffeine or intense exercise on the morning of your test.

Stop Guessing. Start Measuring.

Take control of your transformation with the data used by the world’s top performers. Schedule your Metabolic Blueprint with Dr. Will Johnson today.

Contact Bodiatrics:

Lead Clinician: Dr. Will Johnson
Website: Bodiatrics.com
Phone: 404-854-4123
Address: William H. Johnson MD, FACS 6920 McGinnis Ferry Rd #340, Suwanee, GA 30024, United States