Blurithm Mobile
1001 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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DEXA Scans in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz lives between the redwoods and the sea, from Steamer Lane's surf to the UCSC campus in the forest. DEXA scanning gives this Monterey Bay city precise body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measurements.
A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass
A licensed medical professional reads every scan
Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Santa Cruz Today
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The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
HIPAA-compliant and private results
On the northern curve of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz has spent more than a century perfecting the outdoor life: surfers line up at Steamer Lane below the West Cliff Drive path, mountain bikers ride out of town into Wilder Ranch State Park and the UC Santa Cruz campus trails, and the Beach Boardwalk still anchors the waterfront. The seat of Santa Cruz County pairs that beach-town energy with a university community in the redwoods above. Its published DEXA option is Blurithm Mobile, listed at 1001 Soquel Ave in Midtown. For athletes whose sports happen in wetsuits and on singletrack, a gym mirror is a poor progress report, and DEXA replaces it with measurement: body fat percentage, visceral fat, muscle mass by limb, and bone mineral density from one ten-minute scan. Dignity Health Dominican Hospital serves the county for follow-up and referral care.
County
Santa Cruz County
Area Code
831
Population
62,000+
Major Hospital System
Dignity Health Dominican Hospital
Serving Santa Cruz From the Westside to Capitola
Clients come from across the county, from the Westside's surf blocks to the beach towns down the coast.
Westside
Downtown Santa Cruz
Seabright
Midtown
Beach Hill
Live Oak
Capitola
Soquel
ZIP Codes We Serve in Santa Cruz
- 95062 — Blurithm Mobile
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Santa Cruz area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans for Surf City: Santa Cruz
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Santa Cruz, covering 1 ZIP code across the area. A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, how much lean muscle you carry in each limb, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. It takes about 10 minutes and you get the numbers in writing.
Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? See how the three measure up . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
Who Gets Scanned in Santa Cruz
Surfers at Steamer Lane & Pleasure Point
Paddling power comes from lean upper-body and core mass, and Santa Cruz surfers use DEXA's regional muscle data to see exactly what their time in the water and the gym is building, wetsuit season after wetsuit season.
Mountain Bikers & UCSC Trail Users
Riders heading into Wilder Ranch and the trail network around the UC Santa Cruz campus climb real elevation. DEXA quantifies the power-to-weight equation, lean leg mass gained and fat lost, that determines how those climbs feel.
Adults Monitoring Bone Health
Santa Cruz County residents referred for osteoporosis screening, often through physicians affiliated with Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, use DEXA T-scores to catch early bone loss and track it with clinical accuracy.
Why Book Your Santa Cruz DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Santa Cruz-Area Clinic
Blurithm Mobile serves the Santa Cruz area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results Within 24 Hours
Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent Pricing
Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Santa Cruz Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Santa Cruz and book a time that works
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10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
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Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Santa Cruz?
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Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Cruz DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Santa Cruz, CA?
Blurithm Mobile, at 1001 Soquel Ave in Santa Cruz, CA, runs DEXA scans for the Santa Cruz area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Santa Cruz?
Each Santa Cruz clinic sets its own price, and cash-pay scans typically run $99–$250 depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. The listings on this page carry the clinic's contact details so you can confirm the exact figure before you schedule. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at most locations.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Santa Cruz?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at Blurithm Mobile directly. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs a physician's order, though if you pay cash for it, no referral is required either.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Santa Cruz, California?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a Santa Cruz County health system like Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Santa Cruz?
Yes. A DEXA scan at Blurithm Mobile delivers roughly a tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray, less than you absorb from natural background sources in a normal day. Nothing touches you and nothing is injected. You lie still for 10-15 minutes.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Santa Cruz?
Total and regional body fat percentage, how lean muscle is distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density. All of it from one 10-minute scan at Blurithm Mobile.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Santa Cruz?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Blurithm Mobile. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Your results report arrives within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
Nothing. Both stand for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. DXA is what clinicians write, DEXA is what most people say, and Blurithm Mobile runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Santa Cruz
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