Know your bone health—without radiation.
REMS Echolight
The Modern Standard for Bone Density Testing
SonoHealth CA provides REMS bone density scans (advanced ultrasound technology) to help you understand bone strength and fracture risk with clear, actionable results.
No referral needed • Radiation-free • Typically ~15–20 minutes • Fast results
Bone health decisions shouldn’t be based on guesswork
Most people only think about osteoporosis after a fracture. The problem is that bone loss can progress quietly for years—and standard testing doesn’t always tell the full story.
SonoHealth CA exists to give you better data and a clearer understanding of your bone health, so you can make informed decisions earlier—whether your next step is lifestyle, training, medical follow-up, or monitoring.
What is a REMS scan?
REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry) is an advanced ultrasound-based bone assessment used to evaluate bone strength and fracture risk—without ionizing radiation.
Instead of producing a 2D X-ray projection (like DEXA), REMS analyzes the raw ultrasound radiofrequency signals reflected from bone. That signal-level analysis can provide a more reliable assessment in situations where DEXA can be influenced by common artifacts—such as spinal degeneration, osteoarthritis, or vascular calcifications—which may artificially affect results.
The goal is simple: clearer bone-health information you can act on, whether you’re monitoring change over time or trying to understand risk earlier.
Radiation-free and comfortable
Designed to reduce common measurement distortions
Results reviewed in plain English, with next-step guidance
Why Clients Choose REMS
Radiation-free: safe for repeat monitoring over time
Comfortable and quick: typically completed in minutes
Clinically supported: backed by peer-reviewed studies (see our Science page)
Clearer context: helps you understand bone health risk—not just a number
Action-oriented: results you can actually use for next steps
If you’ve ever felt confused by DEXA results—or told you’re “fine” while you don’t feel fine—this is the kind of clarity you’ve been looking for.
REMS vs DEXA—what’s the difference?
DEXA has been the standard for decades, but it’s not perfect. It relies on 2D X-ray projection, which can be influenced by common real-world factors—especially in the spine.
REMS uses advanced ultrasound signal analysis, with no ionizing radiation, and is designed to provide a more robust assessment in many scenarios.
Why SonoHealth CA
Technology matters—but how it’s delivered matters just as much.
At SonoHealth CA, our focus is a high-integrity clinical experience:
Precision-first scanning process
Professional, calm guidance
Results explained clearly—without pressure
Evidence-based education so you understand what you’re seeing
We’re not here to confuse you with medical jargon or rush you through a “check-the-box” appointment. We’re here to help you understand your bone health and feel confident about your next step.
Clinically supported, peer-reviewed, and transparent
We believe trust is earned. REMS technology has been evaluated in peer-reviewed clinical research, including studies comparing REMS to DEXA and assessing fracture-risk stratification.
If you want to review the evidence directly, we’ve compiled the clinical references in one place.
REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) isn’t “new-age ultrasound.” It’s a clinically studied method for evaluating bone status at the spine and hip—without ionizing radiation.
Validated against DXA in large multi-center research. Clinical trials and reviews report strong diagnostic agreement/correlation between REMS-derived measurements and DXA, the standard reference. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6763416/
Non-ionizing (no X-ray). REMS analyzes raw ultrasound radiofrequency signals instead of using ionizing radiation. https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/health-professionals/diagnosis/other-diagnostic-tools
Regulatory clearance in the U.S. The EchoLight system has FDA 510(k) clearance. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/K202514.pdf
Want the science? Read The Science
Who should consider a REMS scan?
REMS may be a strong fit for:
Women approaching or post-menopause
Men over 50
Anyone with a family history of osteoporosis or prior fractures
People monitoring bone health changes over time
Those who want an assessment without ionizing radiation
Common questions
Is REMS the same as DEXA?
No. DEXA is X-ray based; REMS is an advanced ultrasound-based assessment.
Is REMS radiation-free?
Yes—REMS does not use ionizing radiation.
Will you explain my results?
Yes. We walk you through what the findings mean and what common next steps look like.
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