About BoneHealth BC
BoneHealth BC aims to provide accurate and accessible bone health analysis to our province's indicated populations and at-risk people.
We support clinicians and empower their patients to improve the assessment of bone health and safely improve clinical and functional bone-related outcomes.
what our patients are saying
I recently had a scan at my local physio clinic (BC Bone Health travels around throughout the lower mainland, Vancouver Island and the interior). I found the information that I received from it to be far more useful than the DEXA/Bone density scan that I had earlier this year.
REMS is affordable, convenient, and Buddy, who runs the company, is passionate about what he does. If you're concerned about your bone health, please check this out!
— MELISSA
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ECHOLIGHT
REMS ultrasound technology
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BoneHealth BC uses a new, validated technology called Echolight REMS, a radiation-free alternative that is FDA- and Health Canada-approved and widely used in Europe.
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A bone density scan is used primarily to assess or identify osteopenia (low bone density) and osteoporosis. It also determines future fracture risk, typically for hips and the lumbar spine.
BoneHealth BC provides patients with the following data as part of their bone mineral density scan:
BONE MINERAL DENSITY
Z-SCORE (a measurement and standardized score used to compare an individual’s bone density to the average bone density of a healthy person of the same age and sex)
T-SCORE (comparison of an individual’s bone density to the average bone density of a healthy young adult of the same sex)
FRAGILITY SCORE (assesses the microarchitecture of bone and provides a 5-year predictive value for fracture.
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A bone scan will cost $225 + applicable taxes
Extended health insurance will often cover the cost of your REMS scan, so be sure to check with your provider.
BoneHealth BC does not offer direct billing at this time, and we do not offer payment plans for our services.
A medical illustration showing an Echolight REMS ultrasound scan device targeting a bone. Labeled regions include bone target, depth of scan, and region of interest.
A digital visualization of a human spine showing intervertebral discs and surrounding nerves.
A close-up illustration of bone tissue, highlighting an artefact within the tissue.
Analysis of bone material in three stages of health.
Close-up analysis of bone material in three stages of health, with corresponding REMS ultrasound readings.
The physical part of a bone health prescription is non-negotiable.
The way we move in the world--our proprioception, physical literacy, strength, coordination, and agility- is really, really important both from a fall prevention perspective and for mitigating some of the effects of a fall that may occur.
In this episode of Personalized by VitaminLab, host Dr. David Duizer is joined by Dr. Todd Levins to challenge the misconception that bone loss is an inevitable part of aging. Discover how innovative REMS technology and baseline screening starting at age 45 can transform preventative care. Dr. Levins highlights his personalized approach to clinical care, sharing actionable insights on measuring bone strength, implementing progressive resistance training, targeted nutrition and hormone replacement therapy to build lifelong skeletal longevity.
The Prevailing View
Bones adapt to the stresses they experience. When bones experience high mechanical load, specialized cells called osteocytes detect the strain and signal osteoblasts (bone-building cells) to deposit more mineral and collagen, making the bone denser and stronger. Conversely, when load is low (like during bed rest or spaceflight), bones lose density.
Shifting Paradigms
Progressive resistance training and safe, supervised impact exercise are recommended because they provide sufficient load to slow bone loss or modestly increase density.
BoneHealth BC’s Dr. Todd Levins speaks with Dr. David Duizer of VitaminLab.
A collaborative team
of medical professionals and sonographers
BoneHealth BC is a company consisting of a collaborative team of medical professionals and sonographers focused on bone health and mobile bone mineral density screening using R.E.M.S technology.
R.E.M.S (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry) technology combines ultrasound and radiofrequency to measure the quantity and quality of bones.
BoneHealth BC uses the Echolight R.E.M.S ultrasound technology platform to support clinicians and empower their patients to improve the assessment of bone health and safely improve clinical and functional bone-related outcomes.
“Guidance and feedback
sooner rather than later makes a tremendous difference…”
“I wanted to emphasise the importance of practitioners' role in treating patients with osteoporosis and how the knowledge gained in sessions like this directly benefits their patients. From the patient's perspective, one of the most pressing needs is timely feedback. Waiting two or three years to discover that a treatment has not worked can be devastating. As Dr. Levins emphasized, earlier intervention is critical — not only for physical health, but also for mental well‑being.
In speaking with others who live with osteoporosis, the overwhelming thread I hear is: “I’ve been told to do this, but I don’t know if it’s working.” That uncertainty is difficult. Having practitioners who can provide guidance and feedback sooner rather than later makes a tremendous difference in helping patients feel supported, in control, and able to adjust before problems escalate.”
—PATTY
Most people don't think about bone health until something breaks. Weak bones are silent — osteoporosis often shows no symptoms until a fracture happens, and by then the damage is done.
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WHAT YOU’LL GET IN EVERY ISSUE
🦴 Plain-English bone health education: what actually affects your bone density, why regular screenings matter, and how to read REMS ultrasound bone mineral density scan results.
📍 Scan clinic dates and locations: be the first to know when we're coming to your area. Spots fill up fast, so booking early helps you secure a nearby clinic appointment at a time that works for you.
🏥 Updates from our team: new technology, provider spotlights, and stories about the care we provide
💡 Practical tips: simple, evidence-based habits for strength, balance, and fall prevention that fit into everyday life
WHO IT’S FOR
Anyone who wants to understand their bones better — whether you're an existing patient, a caregiver, or simply someone who'd rather prevent a fracture than treat one.
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Dr. Jonathon Berghamer, ND
FOUNDER
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Dr. Jonathon Berghamer, ND, has been focused on health and well-being most of his life. Experiencing pain from a young age brought him to seek out new and old medicines alike. He made a career out of a passion for helping and empowering family, friends, and patients to understand what optimal health means and how to achieve it — not just in their physical well-being, but in all facets of their lives.
Dr. Berghamer has experience working with a large variety of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries and pain, traumatic brain injuries and concussions, hormone optimization, chronic systemic and digestive infections, and health and longevity optimization through genetic assessment and interpretation. He employs a combination of hands-on techniques with individualized assessment programs to help patients live the lives they love.
When Dr. Berghamer isn’t at the clinic, you will find him spending time with his young family in the great outdoors or teaching other physicians the skills and techniques he has learned.
Dr. Berghamer completed his Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of Guelph. He continued his studies at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, where he graduated with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
Dr. Todd Levins, ND
FOUNDER
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Dr. Todd Levins, ND, brings over 20 years of professional experience with a clinical interest in musculoskeletal medicine. His passion for this field has led him to serve as a frequent speaker, consultant, and researcher, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals on regenerative medicine.
Todd's dedication to bone health stems from his belief that evidence-based knowledge can counteract the prevailing climate of fear and frailty surrounding osteoporosis. His goal is to empower individuals to maintain freedom of movement and physical confidence throughout every stage of life.
Dr Levins completed a BSc in Biology at the University of Victoria and went on to complete his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
Edward (Buddy) Osborne
FOUNDER
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Edward (Buddy) Osborne has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare market, spanning both the public and private sectors in Ontario and Western Canada. As one of the founders of BoneHealth BC, Buddy is passionate about improving healthcare for Canadians through education and bringing a "point of care" approach to bone health and wellness initiatives. Buddy's role as Business Development, Education, and Clinical Liaison with BoneHealth BC involves connecting with and fostering relationships within communities throughout BC.
Buddy graduated from UBC Microbiology and, early in his career, worked at BC Centre for Disease Control as a research scientist. He then transitioned to marketing, sales, and education roles at Abbott Laboratories' Diagnostic Division, which provided further opportunities to work with Acuson, a leader and pioneer in ultrasound technology, in the fields of Sales, Marketing, and Education. Buddy has enjoyed working for other innovative healthcare companies such as GE, Siemens, and Esaote.
Buddy specializes in sales and marketing for ultrasound innovations, and has worked as education coordinator in physiotherapy, physiatry, sport medicine, rheumatology, naturopathic medicine, and MSK markets in the area of ultrasound imaging and needle-guided ultrasound injections.
personalized care plans
BoneHealth BC cares about your health, so we work hard to develop and maintain a continuity of care model. This model allows patients, with or without a primary care provider, to access virtual medical care to establish personalized care plans that address diet, lifestyle, exercise, supplementation and, when necessary, prescription medications.