Body composition and metabolic testing provide valuable insights into your health that go beyond what a traditional scale can reveal. Body composition analysis measures the percentages of fat, muscle, water, and bone in your body, helping you understand your true health status rather than just your weight. Metabolic testing evaluates how efficiently your body burns calories and uses energy, which is essential for creating personalized nutrition and fitness plans.
These advanced diagnostic tools help identify risk factors for chronic diseases, track the effectiveness of weight loss programs, and optimize your wellness strategies for better health outcomes.
At Prima Medicine, our experienced providers—including Dr. Michelle Zucherman, DO, Dr. Sylvia Luther, MD, Shannon Ross, FNP-BC, and Nicole Iori, RD—work together to deliver personalized care using advanced InBody body composition analysis alongside metabolic testing services. As part of Privia Medical Group and led by a Washingtonian magazine Top Doc, we take the time to explain your results in detail and develop personalized health plans based on your unique metabolic profile.
InBody Body Composition Analysis
Prima Medicine uses InBody body composition analysis, a highly accurate bioelectrical impedance technology that provides a detailed breakdown of your body composition in just minutes. Unlike traditional methods, InBody measures your body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, body water distribution, and visceral fat levels with exceptional precision. This non-invasive test requires no special preparation and provides immediate results that help guide your weight loss monitoring and fitness goals.
Whether you’re working to lose weight, build muscle, or simply maintain optimal health, InBody analysis gives you the data you need to track your progress accurately.
Metabolic Testing Services
Metabolic testing at Prima Medicine helps determine how your body processes energy and burns calories at rest and during activity. These assessments can include resting metabolic rate testing, which measures the minimum number of calories your body needs to function, as well as evaluations of how efficiently your body uses carbohydrates and fats for fuel. Understanding your metabolic rate is particularly valuable for patients managing diabetes, high cholesterol, or working with our team on weight loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. This information allows our team to create truly personalized treatment plans that align with your body’s unique metabolic needs.
Who Benefits from These Tests?
Body composition and metabolic testing benefit a wide range of patients at Prima Medicine. If you’re beginning a weight management program, these tests establish an accurate baseline and help track your progress beyond the number on the scale. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts use body composition analysis to optimize training and nutrition strategies. Patients with metabolic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, or high blood pressure gain valuable insights that inform their treatment plans. Even healthy individuals benefit from understanding their body composition and metabolism as part of comprehensive preventive care.
Why Choose Prima Medicine?
Prima Medicine provides personalized metabolic and body composition testing as part of a comprehensive approach to preventive care and weight management. Our clinical team includes experienced providers such as Shannon Ross, FNP-BC, who has specialized training in obesity medicine and medical weight loss; Dr. Sylvia Luther, MD, a board-certified family physician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine; Dr. Michelle Zucherman, DO, a double board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist known for her whole-person approach to metabolic care; and Nicole Iori, RD, a registered dietitian who works closely with patients to translate body composition and metabolic data into practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Together, they help patients understand how factors like metabolism, body fat distribution, and muscle mass influence long-term health.
As part of Privia Medical Group, Prima Medicine combines advanced diagnostic technology with coordinated, patient-centered care. Our providers take the time to review body composition and metabolic testing results in detail, helping you understand what the numbers mean and how they relate to your personal health goals. With convenient appointments across our Northern Virginia locations and a collaborative team approach, patients receive clear guidance, ongoing support, and a personalized plan designed to improve metabolic health, support weight management, and promote long-term wellness.
Schedule Your Body Composition & Metabolic Testing
Ready to gain deeper insights into your health with advanced body composition and metabolic testing? Prima Medicine serves patients in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, and Tysons, Virginia. Our comprehensive diagnostic testing services provide the data you need to make informed decisions about your health and wellness. Call (703) 870-3750 or schedule your appointment online.
