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At the end of last year I bought myself a Neko Body Scan and last week I finally got around to having it. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Neko Body Scan?
A Neko Body Scan is a high-tech, full-body health assessment designed to provide a detailed overview of your overall well-being. It uses advanced scanning technology and medical diagnostics to detect early signs of health issues.
Key aspects of a Neko Body Scan:
- Skin Examination – comprehensive mapping and recording of moles to detect potential skin abnormalities
- Cardiovascular Assessment – evaluation of heart health, heart rate, and arterial condition
- Full-Body Blood Pressure Scan – assesses circulation and cardiovascular health across different body parts
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) – records heart activity to detect irregularities and overall heart function.
- Blood Analysis – immediate results for various blood values, such as hemoglobin, cholesterol levels, LDL, and long-term blood sugar (HbA1c), to assess risks for conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- Eye Pressure Measurement – evaluates intraocular pressure, which can indicate early signs of glaucoma or other eye conditions.
- Grip Strength Test – measures muscular strength, which is linked to overall health and longevity
- Doctor’s Consultation – a personalised, unrushed discussion with a doctor immediately following the scan to review results, address concerns, and establish health goals.
My Review
When a good friend let me in on the Neko Body Scan, I was immediately intrigued. It wasn’t something you could just book online, this was invite-only. I registered and then waited, I can’t remember for how long, but long enough to have forgotten all about it!
Once I finally received my link and secured a slot, life inevitably got in the way, and I had to reschedule. The Customer Service was excellent and within eight minutes of emailing, I was sent a new link to rebook. It took me a while to do it, but they kept sending me reminders until I did.
The Arrival – A Smooth Start
On the day, I was greeted warmly and promptly relieved of my shoes in exchange for rubber slip-ons. Then, it was off to the changing room to slip into a gown and weigh myself. Of course, I completely forgot to step on the scales, only to be very politely reminded. Not my finest moment. It totally wasn’t on purpose but I have spent a while avoiding the scales!
The Full Body Scan – 2000 Photos Later…
The first step was the mole mapping. I stood in a high-tech scanning pod while over 2000 images were taken of my skin. The sheer precision of it was both impressive and mildly unsettling. I don’t think I’ve ever had that many snaps of me in such a short space of time!
Then came the grip strength test, which, to put it politely, was not my strong suit. The lovely technician did her best to encourage me, channelling the energy of a parent at sports day: “Come on, you’ve got this!” I really didn’t, but points for enthusiasm.
ECG, Blood Pressure & A Slightly Embarrassing Moment
Next, I was hooked up to sensors for a full-body blood pressure reading, ECG, and blood tests. All smooth sailing—until the doctor arrived to examine my moles, and I sat up to find I had left a perfectly tanned imprint on the pristine white bed. Yes, my spray tan had betrayed me. There was no way to style it out, so I simply laughed, apologised, said I hadn’t planned it (I hadn’t!!) and hoped they had good stain remover. I could hear the nurse scrubbing away while the doctor checked my moles. Embarrassing!
The Results – Some Highs, Some Lows
After getting dressed (and checking I hadn’t left further fake tan carnage in my wake), I moved to the results room.
- Blood pressure? Excellent.
- Cardiovascular health? All those Peloton rides are paying off!
- Cholesterol? Could do with some improvement.
- Strength? Let’s just say I won’t be competing in any weightlifting championships soon.
The doctor suggested Pilates to help with my strength as I said I didn’t love lifting weights, and I have been really interested in getting an at-home Reformer machine, so this has spurred me on.
Then came the big moment—my heart age. Feeling optimistic, I guessed 42. The doctor laughed. Laughed. Apparently, an eight-year age reduction would be nothing short of a miracle. The reality? 47—so a respectable three years below my actual age. I’ll take it!
The Booking Drama & Final Thoughts
Feeling relatively pleased with myself, I went to book in for next year—only to find my exact week was already fully booked. Clearly, I’m not the only one who loves a bit of a health MOT. Thankfully, I managed to grab another slot, and booking on the spot even meant a small discount.
At £299, it’s not the cheapest experience, but I think the mole mapping alone makes it worth it. Having over 600 moles and skin marks recorded for future comparison gives real peace of mind. That said, I don’t know the prices of any comparable services, but I do know that it cost me about £120 for just a mole check last year.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. If you like a deep dive into your health, a touch of tech wizardry, and don’t mind the odd dose of reality I think it’s an excellent investment. Just maybe don’t have a spray tan beforehand!
For more info check out the Neko Health website.
In other news, the latest Space NK Edit just dropped, read: Space NK Just For You Beauty Edit Review.
