--- title: "DEXA Scan in Wellesley, MA | Compare 2 Clinics & Prices" description: "DEXA Scanning in Wellesley, at the Marathon's Halfway Mark. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Wellesley, MA — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/ma/wellesley" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Massachusetts](/locations#ma) › Wellesley # DEXA Scans in Wellesley, MA Every April the Boston Marathon passes its halfway mark in Wellesley Square, and year-round the same block of Central Street houses a performance lab with a medical-grade DXA scanner. Add a second published clinic on Washington Street at the Lower Falls end of town, and Wellesley residents can measure bone density, lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, and visceral fat without leaving a town whose medical anchor, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, sits just over the Newton line. 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 Wellesley Today](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Wellesley%2C%20MA) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Wellesley Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ma_wellesley&stockist-query=Wellesley%20MA) 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 Wellesley's two published DEXA providers bracket the town along its two main roads. Human Powered Health Wellesley, at 77 Central St, sits in the middle of Wellesley Square's shopping blocks (steps from Wellesley Books, on the Route 135 stretch where the Boston Marathon reaches halfway) and runs its DXA inside a performance lab staffed by master's- and PhD-level physiologists, alongside VO2 max, resting metabolic rate, and gait testing. MH2, at 30 Washington St, occupies a professional office building on Washington Street (Route 16) near the Route 16/I-95 interchange at the Lower Falls end of town, with free parking in front and behind; the clinic pairs psychiatry with metabolic health care, with DXA scanning on-site. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a Mass General Brigham hospital, is minutes from MH2 just across the town line on the same Route 16. Three Framingham/Worcester Line stations (Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and Wellesley Farms) plus the Route 9 corridor keep both clinics within about a ten-minute trip from any of the town's villages, and from the Wellesley College and Babson College campuses. County Norfolk County Area Code 781 Population 29,000+ Major Hospital System Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Mass General Brigham) ## DEXA Access Across Wellesley's Villages Wellesley is a town of villages rather than a single downtown, and the two published clinics sit at opposite ends of it, one in the Square, one near Lower Falls. Wellesley Square Human Powered Health Wellesley is right here at 77 Central St, among the Square's shops and a short walk from the commuter rail station. Wellesley Hills Washington Street (Route 16) runs from the Hills village center straight east to MH2 at 30 Washington St in a few minutes. Wellesley Lower Falls MH2's building sits at this end of town near the Route 16/I-95 interchange, overlooking the Charles River. Wellesley Farms From the Farms commuter rail stop on the north side, either clinic is roughly a ten-minute drive. Babson Park From the Babson College campus on Forest Street, head north to Washington Street for MH2 or into the Square for Human Powered Health. College Heights The blocks near Wellesley College put you closest to Human Powered Health on Central Street. Cliff Estates Cliff Road leads down to Washington Street in Wellesley Hills, then Route 16 east reaches MH2. Dana Hall area South of the Square around the Dana Hall School campus, you are only a couple of minutes from 77 Central St. Natick (nearby) Route 135 runs from downtown Natick directly into Wellesley Square and Human Powered Health's front door. Needham (nearby) Wellesley's southern neighbor reaches either clinic in about 10-15 minutes via Great Plain Avenue or Route 9. Newton Lower Falls (nearby) Just across the Charles from MH2's stretch of Route 16, arguably the shortest DEXA trip in the western suburbs. ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Wellesley - 02481 — MH2 - 02482 — Human Powered Health Wellesley Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Wellesley area's main ones, not a limit — call (857) 810-0555 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scanning in Wellesley, at the Marathon's Halfway Mark The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Wellesley, covering 2 ZIP codes 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](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). ## Who in Wellesley Books a DEXA Scan? ### Marathoners and Endurance Athletes on the Route The Boston Marathon runs down Central Street past Wellesley College's famous scream tunnel, and the town's running and cycling culture reflects it. A DEXA scan at the performance lab on that same street replaces guesswork with measurement, lean mass by limb, body fat within 1-2 percent, and a bone mineral density read that can flag the low-density pattern behind stress fractures before a training block goes wrong. ### Boston-Bound Professionals and the College Community Between three commuter rail stations, the Route 9 corridor, and the Wellesley College and Babson College campuses, this town runs on packed calendars and evidence-based thinking. A DEXA appointment takes about 30 minutes door to door and returns a full report within 24 hours, objective numbers to anchor a training cycle, a nutrition change, or an annual physical conversation. ### Adults 50+ Watching Bone and Metabolic Health With Newton-Wellesley Hospital minutes up Route 16, Wellesley residents already take screening seriously. DEXA is the standard technology for bone mineral density, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients when a physician orders it; a self-pay baseline through Dexascans.com requires no referral at all, so tracking T-scores and visceral fat year over year is simple to start. ## Why Book Your Wellesley DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Wellesley-Area Clinic Human Powered Health Wellesley serves the Wellesley 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 Wellesley Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Wellesley and book a time that works 2 ### 10-Minute Scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3 ### Get Your Report Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours ## Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Wellesley? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Wellesley%2C%20MA) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ma_wellesley&stockist-query=Wellesley%20MA) [Call (857) 810-0555](tel:8578100555) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Wellesley DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Wellesley, MA? Wellesley has two published locations: Human Powered Health Wellesley at 77 Central St, right in Wellesley Square, and MH2 at 30 Washington St, on Route 16 near the I-95 interchange at the Lower Falls end of town. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and Dexascans.com will confirm availability and book whichever is more convenient. How much is a DEXA scan in Wellesley? Pricing is each clinic's own; Dexascans.com doesn't set it. Cash-pay DEXA in Wellesley typically runs $99-$250, depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask for the flat all-in rate when you schedule so there are no hidden fees. Can I book a DEXA in Wellesley without a doctor's referral? Yes. Body composition DEXA is a wellness service you book directly, no physician involved. A doctor's order comes into play only if you want a bone density exam billed to insurance for osteoporosis screening; a self-pay bone density scan needs no referral either. How safe is a DEXA scan? Very. The scan uses low-dose X-ray at roughly one tenth of a chest X-ray, below what a single day of natural background radiation, which is why it is used for routine repeat screening. You lie on an open table, fully clothed, for 10-15 minutes; nothing encloses you and nothing touches you. What numbers do I actually get from a DEXA scan? Total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle mass broken out by arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around your organs, and bone mineral density reported with T-scores and Z-scores. At Human Powered Health on Central Street, the scan runs on medical-grade DXA equipment and is paired with a consultation with a performance physiologist. Will insurance or Medicare cover my scan in Wellesley? Body composition scans are wellness services, so they are self-pay at the clinic's own rate, typically $99-$250, and usually HSA/FSA eligible. Bone density is different: insurance often covers it when a physician's order documents medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients; those insurance-billed exams typically run through hospital radiology, such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital just up Route 16. How long does the appointment take, and when do I see results? Table time is 10-15 minutes; plan on about 30 minutes door to door, a bit longer at Human Powered Health if you add the physiologist consultation. Your full report (body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density scores) arrives within 24 hours. Is DEXA better than the InBody at my Wellesley gym? For accuracy, yes. InBody and other bioelectrical impedance devices estimate composition from an electrical signal and can swing 5-8% with hydration, meals, or a workout. DEXA measures tissue directly with X-ray attenuation and repeats within ±1-2%. And it is the only option of the two that reads bone mineral density at all. I'm driving in on Route 9 or riding the Framingham/Worcester Line, how close are the clinics? Close on both counts. Rail riders can walk from Wellesley Square station to Human Powered Health at 77 Central St in a few minutes. Drivers on Route 9 can exit at Washington Street (Route 16): head east and MH2 at 30 Washington St is near the I-95 interchange, or follow Route 16 into the Square for Central Street. From I-95 itself, the Route 16 exit puts you practically at MH2's parking lot. Who in Wellesley gets the most out of a DEXA scan? Runners and cyclists, this is the Marathon's halfway town, use it to verify training is adding muscle and protecting bone; Boston commuters and the Wellesley and Babson college communities use it as an annual objective health baseline; and adults over 50 use it to establish the bone density and visceral fat numbers their physicians will want to track over time. ## 2 DEXA Scan Locations in Wellesley Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Wellesley metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Wellesley area. - ### Human Powered Health Wellesley 77 Central Street Wellesley, MA 02482 [(857) 810-0555](tel:8578100555) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Wellesley%2C%20MA) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ma_wellesley&stockist-query=Wellesley%20MA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Human%20Powered%20Health%20Wellesley%2C%2077%20Central%20Street%2C%20Wellesley%2C%20MA%2C%2002482) - ### MH2 30 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02481 [(617) 675-6602](tel:6176756602) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Wellesley%2C%20MA) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ma_wellesley&stockist-query=Wellesley%20MA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MH2%2C%2030%20Washington%20St.%2C%20Wellesley%2C%20MA%2C%2002481) ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Boston, MA](/ma/boston) [👉 Choose a location in Wellesley](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Wellesley%2C%20MA) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/#organization", "name": "Dexascans.com", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com", "logo": "https://www.dexascans.com/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/ma/wellesley/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/ma/wellesley", "name": "DEXA Scan in Wellesley, MA | Compare 2 Clinics & Prices", "description": "DEXA Scanning in Wellesley, at the Marathon's Halfway Mark. 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