By Heather Caldwell and Deb Martin, Holistic Health Educators
Originally written in 2023, updated January, 2026
Imagine being able to have a sneak-peak of what is going on inside your body so that it can inform you of areas that need more love and care. Thermography is a non-invasive way to do just that!
The purpose of integrative health and functional medicine is to care for every aspect of your body. That’s why we make an effort to offer a variety of services for our clients. We want everyone who enters our Chinese Medicine clinic to have hope that they can move beyond pain and into a life of invigorating enthusiasm, no matter their ailment. It’s also one of the reasons we offer many preventative modalities to address your health before it even becomes a concern. Thermography provides a window into your body in order to make important health discoveries.
The feedback received from a Thermography screening can change your life. One client came to see if her body could give her clues about a recent breast cancer diagnosis. When the thermal imaging info was reviewed, it was evident she also had an infected root canal that she was unaware of! In the images, the client could actually see the lymphatic system reacting to the infection and carrying it to the breast. In order to see real relief from her breast cancer, she had to address the root of the problem, an infected tooth!
What is Thermography?
Thermography is a diagnostic thermal imaging system that informs you of inflammation in the body. It can shine a light on problems related to:
- Arthritis
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sinus Issues and Headaches
- Immune Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Digestive Disorders
- AND is an FDA-cleared adjunct to mammography!
Many patients are happy to note that the process makes no contact with your body, emits no radiation, and involves ZERO pain!
How does it work?
When you make a thermography appointment, you will sit in a temperature-controlled room for a few minutes before a Thermal Imaging Camera takes pictures of your body. According to a recent patient, “The environment during a Thermography service is private, comfortable, and kind.”
During this non-invasive process, you’ll be able to see the heat-sensing imaging in real-time. Afterwards, the Thermographer can send your results directly to you, or to your doctor, e.g. to Dr. David Martin, the main Acupuncture Physician here at the Lotus Blossom Clinic, who will contact you with the results shortly after the appointment. Once you learn about your body, we can work with you to help you create a plan of action to make sure you receive the best care possible.
What are the benefits?
Because this service provides breast imaging, diagnosis, and inflammatory patterns, many people are able to understand cellular changes in the body that can prevent disease, neurological dysfunction, and musculoskeletal injury.
Exploring blood profusion using thermal imaging helps clue you in to possible organs that are malfunctioning or if more specific nutrients are required to allow the systems of your body to function more smoothly. Exploring blood temperatures can also be helpful for those who need sports medicine or are concerned about preventing an injury before it becomes a major issue. Another benefit is exploring the skin temperature because that will let you know more about your endocrine system and its response to hormonal processes.
How trustworthy is the thermography service?
Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC, the Thermography technician, is deeply connected to her work. When she was younger, she had early symptoms of heart disease that no doctor would diagnose until she started having heart-attack symptoms. Although she improved, doctors said her disease was incurable and that she would never have children. Against all odds, she was able to regain her health and give birth to three healthy children. Now it’s her mission to support others who would like to take control of their own health as well. Imagine if she had been able to take a thermal image of her body to her doctors right away! She could have prevented all that turmoil.
Until such time as we are able to offer it at Lotus Blossom Clinic, we recommend Suncoast Thermal Imaging in Cape Coral, 239-540-1002.
Once you are able to better to understand what your body needs to be in optimum health, you have the option to engage in a plethora of classes, programs, and events here at the Lotus Blossom Clinic and our neighbor in Suite 3, Healing Reflections. You can enhance your recovery or preventative measures by paying attention to what your body shows from a revealing thermogram session.
With a Clear Mind,
Dr. David Martin, Deb Martin & Heather Caldwell
Lotus Blossom Clinic
www.LotusBlossomClinic.com
239-277-1399
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Note:
We are not MD’s, Nutritionists, or Dieticians. Vickie Gelardi and Deb Martín are certified in the Conquering Any Disease, a High-Phytochemical Food Healing System, and they work under Dr. David Martín’s directions with his patients, helping them incorporate his dietary guidelines into their lives to improve health.