Echolight is a radiation-free, advanced ultrasound technology that assesses both bone density and bone quality. It is fast, non-invasive, and performed in the office in just a few minutes. This technology remains limited in availability, with fewer than 200 systems currently in use across the United States.
Why it Matters
We brought Echolight to Nova Wellness to help women take a proactive approach to their bone health. The menopause transition is one of the most critical windows for bone loss. Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five to seven years after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, yet most are not screened until age 65 or after a fracture has already occurred.
By that point, significant bone loss has already taken place. Bone loss is not inevitable and, when identified early, is often preventable and even reversible.
Traditional approaches often wait until age 65 to begin screening, focusing on slowing bone loss only after it has already progressed. This reactive model does little to improve bone quality or strength and misses the critical window to intervene earlier and address the underlying drivers of bone loss.
Echolight allows us to detect early changes in bone density and quality, intervene sooner, and track progress over time. At Nova Wellness, we take a comprehensive approach that includes hormone optimization, targeted nutrition and supplementation, resistance and strength training, and regenerative therapies to support new bone formation and improve bone quality.
This is about more than a number on a scan. Loss of bone strength can lead to fractures that impact mobility, independence, and long-term health. With Echolight, we shift from reactive to proactive care, helping women maintain strength, posture, and independence for years to come.