Pink Image offers the best alternative to mammograms. I had my first thermography screening over a decade ago after my first mammogram came back as "inconclusive, dense breast tissue". Sound familiar? Countless GFs of mine heard this before. Dense breast tissue builds when a woman is under stress. Ha! Show me a woman who is NOT stressed! Of course, they wanted me to come back for a second mammogram, which would have shown the same result. Then I would have gotten a biopsy, which would have shown a negative result. Or not. I believe at some point, when you keep squashing and poking around, eventually you will get a cancer diagnosis. With thermography, the process is gentle, non-invasive, and radiation-free, making it a safe and effective way to monitor breast health. While insurance doesn't cover this incredible diagnostic tool --since its patent is in public domain and insurance providers can't make money on it like they can on barbaric mammograms--the peace of mind it gives me is worth every penny. When you research the high rate of false positives from mammograms--and the potential risks associated with them--it's easy to see why thermography is a smarter choice. I no longer feel pressured by my doctor's constant reminders to schedule another mammogram. Instead, I confidently choose thermography without unnecessary risks. Ladies, if you're looking for a safer, more reliable option for monitoring breast health, give Pink Image a try! You won't regret it. read more

Amazing information. Very thorough analysis and discussion of findings. We were able to discuss our Functional Medicine backgrounds and it was immensely helpful in diagnosing and analyzing the reason for the findings. read more

Wendy Sellens has an amazing amount of knowledge concerning breast health and thermographies! Thermographies are the best preventative service a woman can give herself or her family. Her post-thermography is priceless and you owe it to yourself to get a baseline thermography and learn about the dangers of estrogen in your diet (just say no to flax, please) and what you can do to keep yourself safe. Thanks Wendy! read more

So happy I found Pink Image years ago! If you want someone who actually cares, is nonjudgmental and most importantly knows what she's talking about then do yourself a huge favor and book your first appointment with Dr. Sellens!! In fact, tell all the women in your life to go see her so they can also protect the health of their breasts!! read more

Women (and occasionally men) at high risk of breast cancer (due to family history, BRCA genes, prior breast cancer history, etc.) should consider using certified breast thermography yearly or even several times a year to monitor breast health and screen for changes in the breast tissue and vascularity (screen more often for high risk or image changes over time). When I say certified breast thermography, I mean high resolution, black & white thermography cameras that reveal vascularization patterns in the breasts, NOT the low resolution color thermography cameras that merely image surface temperature differences. Naturally, I choose Pink Image for thermography because of the high quality of the cameras they use, the training of their image readers, and their vast experience in the thermography field. I've lost count how many years I have been going to Pink Image for thermography. Wendy Sellens, the PInk Image founder and owner, was trained by the medical doctor whe pioneered the use of high resolution thermography cameras to monitor breast health. I discovered thermography after my gynecologist noted certain areas of concern in my breasts during office visit exams. Two years in a row I was sent for diagnostic level mammograms (higher radiation exposure) and ultrasounds, yet each time mammography and U/S could not detect anything unusual, because there was no tumor (yet). I have dense breast tissue, which mammagraphy does not distinguish well from cancerous tissue. However, high resolution thermography did reveal increased vascularity in the same areas of concern noted by my doctor during annual office exams. Increased frequency of thermographic imaging was recommended to monitor for further changes. The following two years I scheduled my routine annual screening mammography to be performed in the afternoon the same day as thermography, after the thermography screening was performed in the morning - to be a scientific as possible (my husband is a research scientist) I wanted the condition in my breast tissue to be as similar as possible for each screening method. Further changes have not been detected with thermography, so I have scaled back my mammography screening frequency to about every 4-5 years to avoid reduce my exposure to radiation, while continuing with annual thermography monitoring. Other than the cold room necessary for the thermography imaging (the skin needs to be very cool) and the need to hold the arms up high for a few minutes to cool the skin before and while the images are taken, there is no physical contact with technician or machinery at all (or painful breast compression as with mammograms). Thermography is 100% radiation-free, unlike mammography. Unlike mammography, thermography can be used by women of any age at any stage of their lives, by women with breast implants, and by breastfeeding women. I'm not anti-mammography "screening" nor do I refuse all mammography (I'm just using it less often as a routine screening tool as long as my scheduled thermography images are not indicating worrisome changes). Mammography is, of course, necessary for diagnosis if/when an actual lump or tumor is detected or if thermography reveals risky vascularity increases in the breasts or evidence of an unusually high vascular area of the breast. Certified high resolution thermography is an excellent screening tool all women and men can safely trust to monitor their breast health. I trust Pink Image with my thermography imaging. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Pink Image, especially Wendy Sellens. Almost a year ago, I had pain off and on in my left breast that sometimes would throb so much it would wake me up in the middle of the night. I did research and was intrigued by thermography as a non-invasive way to detect abnormalites. There were many options for thermagraphy, but chose Pink Image because of their advisor and qualified staff. I was unsure what to expect, but Wendy instantly put me at ease walking me through the process the entire way. Wendy immediately saw an unusual hypervascular pattern in the area I was experiencing pain (I could see it as well on the screen). I subsequently had an ultrasound in which everything checked out fine, but at Wendy's suggestions, I made some lifestyle changes. Wendy informed me I was estrogen dominant/progesterone deficient and needed to make changes to the products I was using and food I was eating. Things I thought were good for me, such as flax and soy, were actually perpetuating my imbalance. Wendy armed me with a lot of data and provided me with links to other sites to do research. I have to admit I was overwhelmed at first, but it was so nice to hear Wendy tell me change did not need to occur overnight. I'm probably 70/30 (70% good ... 30% not so good!) now in the lifestyle changes we have incorporated based on Wendy's suggestions and I have to say, I feel sooooo much better! I have not had the pain in my left breast since making the changes and I know it is directly correlated to the products and food choices made. Thanks Wendy and Pink Image!! read more

After years of nonissue mammograms, I found myself with a questionable finding. As I asked questions to learn more, I felt I needed to understand more before moving forward. I had heard about thermography, and as I researched and looked for a qualified breast thermography clinic, I found Pink Imaging in Solana Beach. Booking my appointment was easy and the office and examination rooms were very serene. The non invasive scan was easy and was over within 20 minutes. The report I received was incredibly informative. Based on my answers to the questionnaire provided, there was a history risk index listed. There was a thermogram score and the findings, comments, impressions and follow up information included. Along with the report there were both black & white and color images of my breasts along with notations indicating the findings. My follow up consultation with Wendy Sellens proved to be the most insightful conversation I have ever had regarding breast health, phytoestrogens, hormones, and breast cancer. She gave me life changing recommendations to help rebalance my hormones and lower the estrogen levels in my body. I cannot be more grateful to Wendy and the whole process, and I can't thank her enough! I highly recommend her book - Breast Thermography Revolution. read more

I had a great experience at Pink Image Breast Thermography, Erica and Dr. Wendy are wonderful to work with! Although I'm an RN and have studied holistic health, there were many things I learned from Dr. Wendy that I never knew before. The new knowledge I've obtained was eye opening and is helping me change my lifestyle to be as estrogen free as possible. I also look forward to reading two of Dr. Wendy Sellens' books which I ordered on Amazon called: "The Breast Thermography Revolution: Bootcamp for an Estrogen Free Life" and "The Booby Trap". Pink Image's peaceful office is easy to find, located in the Cedros Design District with plenty of parking. In comparison to a past breast thermography exam I had at a different thermography business, the process at Pink Image was far better and I appreciated their smooth and streamlined process. I highly recommend Dr. Wendy and Erica at Pink Image, it's money well spent for better health! read more

I was fortunate enough to have Pink Image as my first breast thermography experience. I have a family history of breast cancer so it has always been a concern. Being in my mid-thirties, mammography seems premature, yet, no screeening seems negligent. A physician of mine explained the difference between the two screening technologies and recommended that I seek out Wendy Sellens for breast thermography. The technician was kind and informative and I could see, for myself, the vascularity issues that were of a concern. I shortly thereafter received an explanation of findings from Wendy, a wealth of knowledge, and I am now on a path of prevention thanks to her and this great imaging technology. Additionally, the book, Breast Cancer Boot Camp (link below), is an incredible eye opener. It's a must read. Chapter after chapter is packed with amazing information. The material presented in this book is well organized,easy to understand and accompanied with visual confirmations (thermograms). Shocking discoveries about everyday things women are doing and physicians are recommending that may be contributing to higher risks of breast cancer. We must educate ourselves as women and take charge of our health. Don't let this information go unnoticed and unrecognized. I highly recommend this book. Breast Cancer Boot Camp Review (Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1625637993/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1434486014&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=breast+cancer+boot+camp&dpPl=1&dpID=51oN6jBOOsL&ref=plSrch read more

While I'm happy thermography is available, my experience was disappointing because the results were entirely inconclusive. The clinical recommendation from Dr. Sellens was to follow-up with a mammogram. Thus, the thermogram was uninformative and not useful. I still recommend thermography, just be aware that it doesn't necessarily achieve your goal, if your goal is to avoid a mammogram. read more

After my OBGYN refused to provide me with an Ultrasound and insisted on yet another mammogram (which always comes back inconclusive due to my dense breast tissue), I went to get a thermogram at Pink Image. Wendy provided me with a full write up on what was happening and then debriefed over the phone with life changing recommendations on what to do to rebalance my hormones and lower the estrogen levels in my body. I cannot be more grateful to Wendy and the whole process and cannot recommend her enough! Please go see her - it may save your life. read more

I came here because I had had a mammogram, and then a biopsy which was fine, and at my 6month ultrasound follow up, they said I needed another biopsy. Suspicious that it was exactly the same thing they were looking at before (benign and no big deal) I was very against having any more needled shoved into my tits, thanks. This place is wonderful. It's an easy process: sit in a cool room with your shirt off while they take some fancy photos of your booblas. Dr. Sellens called me that afternoon and was very thorough about how she explained things. (Btw I was right and I'm fine and I'm so glad I didn't just accept the Fear and put myself through that stabby hell again.) read more

Well the whole thing takes twenty minutes even though the tech said she needed to cool me down for ten minutes it was really five. Their is no parking there . Not even on the street. The center has one parking place and the tech takes that. You get your report really fast. I feel like I still need to get a mammogram so probably will not do this again. read more

I found out about thermograms by accident and was surprised to find Pink Image right here in Solana Beach. Dr. Sellens spent a lot of time educating me over the phone about thermography before I decided to make my appointment. I was frustrated with extreme PMS symptoms, weight gain, fatigue, and having my period every 3 weeks. Not cool! After my first thermogram, Dr. Sellens made some suggestions for how to balance my hormones so that I could return to a regular cycle and to help alleviate my other symptoms as well. After following her advice, I am happy to say that it worked and I now have normal periods and those annoying other issues have improved. My second thermogram showed significant change for the better. I am thankful to Dr. Sellens for all her hard work and dedication in educating women in this field of study. I will definitely continue coming back and learning the truth about breast health. Janie Massie read more

Pink Image has changed the way I take care of myself. I went there for a simple thermogram over a year ago, but ended up getting life changing advice that I decided to take to minimize my chances of becoming a breast cancer statistic like my mom and grandmother. Wendy was insistent that my hormonal IUD was contributing to high estrogen levels showing up in my left breast and said the only way I can get that to change is to replace the IUD with the non hormonal one. I was very resistant as I sure liked not having any periods on the Mirena. But after my 2nd thermogram in 8 months showing no changes even after I made drastic diet and changes in the body products I was using (switched to non paraben and more natural), I decided it was time to get the hormones out of my body. I wish I would have done it much sooner as I didn't know I would start dropping that extra weight off without hardly any extra effort! I've dropped 5 pounds very easily in 3 months where it used to be a battle to lose half a pound and then it would come back as soon as I ate a large dinner. I still have to have to get a follow up thermogram in the next few months, but the pain I used to get in my left breast has almost left me thankfully. Wendy's simple advice on changing the types of foods I eat and the type of products I put on my body every day has been the first step in being proactive in my continued well being. It doesn't have to be hard. I just have to make the extra effort to research the products I am buying, and making the conscious effort to eat the better foods, including organic. She truly has been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend Pink Image and Wendy Sellens! read more

I am so thankful that I read the Yelp reviews and went to Pink Image for my Thermography. Everyone was so professional. I bought Wendy Sellens book "Breast Cancer Boot Camp" and not only read that but studied her website before our telephone conference. Wendy was so knowledgeable and informative I learned so much more from her on a personal level for my situation. I am now in the process of doing all that she recommended to have an estrogen free and healthy lifestyle. Thank you Wendy and Pink Image. read more

Through a web search I came across Pink Image when searching for a thermography clinic. I'm so glad I came here, the staff was very professional and my clinician, Wendy, discussed the results with me just a few days after my visit. She also provided me with guidelines to help relieve my symptoms and education to begin an estrogen free life. I'm very confident that Wendy and everyone at Pink Image are passionate about breast cancer prevention and treatment, and will empower you to take charge of your health. Thank you so much! You've been exactly what I've needed so much all this time! read more

I have been a fan of Pink Image since my first thermography of 2015. Dr. Sellens is a gift and her vast knowledge and passion for helping women get and stay healthy has dramatically improved the quality of my life. Her book Breast Cancer Boot Camp was extremely insightful and while some of the recommendations in the book go against what we have been programmed to believe, once I embraced and applied them my health really turned around. I have further to go but with her help and guidance and the thermography results, I can see objectively that clear improvement is being made. One thing I believe is really important for people to know is that not all Thermography is the same. The camera used and the skill of the interpreter is critical. The Thermography here is very affordable and highly reliable. My Functional Medicine Doctor was knowledgeable of Pink Image/Dr. Sellens and was highly supportive of my return in 2017 for repeat Thermography. Prior to 2015 and finding Pink Image, my thermography at other locations was in hindsight, inferior and a waste of time and money. read more

Pink Image is the best! I have family history of breast cancer so it has always been a concern of mine. A friend of mine has been in to see Wendy and suggested that I go to find out the health of my breasts and what I can do to prevent the possibility of breast cancer. I made my appointment with Wendy and I can't say enough great things about her and how informative she was. I am amazed at the amount of products that contain estrogen and are very unsafe. Every woman should have breast thermography. read more

I knew something wasn't right a few years back and I was urged to get a thermogram. Unfortunately, I hadn't done my research and settled on a clinic that was not FDA approved. I was misinformed and for quite some time had false confidence. Almost 6 months ago, at age 36 I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. This is when I realized I needed to do my homework, my own research, and be my own advocate. I was on a mission to decode my own pathology report. Not an easy task I might add. I've learned cancer is a mystery. Who's research and recommendations do you believe? After a lot of research, I decided to have an FDA-approved thermogram at Pink Image in Solana Beach, CA. There, I met board certified thermologist, Wendy Sellens, L.Ac. She informed me that I had options. She quickly sent my screening results and pathology report to her advisor, creator and founder of the certified breast thermology model, William Hobbins M.D. Dr. Hobbins had me contact him right away and gave me a short lesson on the very specific type of breast cancer I had and shared an alternative path that I should consider. He gave me words of truth, hope, and courage. Dr. Hobbins asked if he could pray with me and instantly, I realized the power of my faith would have to play the primary role in my recovery. It is vital that when getting a thermogram, it is an FDA-approved thermography camera. I want to thank Wendy Sellens at Pink Image, for her professionalism, compassion and true discernment. She was a critical member of a team that literally helped save my life. read more

I am so grateful to have stumbled upon Wendy Sellens' Pink Image. I have been to another thermography center, which never seemed to get the room temperature where it needed to be, which can result in inaccurate images, and mislead the patient as to what is going on in their breasts. Wendy is deeply devoted to her patients and schedules a detailed consultation after her analysis of your images. Wendy also provides very constructive advice in regards to diet and other suggestions to improve the status of your breasts. I was having daily intermittent breast pain, and after following Wendy's advice, no more pain, and my 6 month follow-up showed vast improvement. Thank you so much Wendy!!! read more

I visited Pink Image today for a breast thermography appointment. After filling out some forms, was escorted into the back room for pictures. Unlike mamograms, this is non invasive, uses no radiation, and is painless. After the pictures are taken, the technician chatted a bit and told me the results will be gone over the next day. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and Wendy, the gal who did the imaging was pleasant and knowledgeable. I would recommend this location for anyone wanting to have breast thermography done. Check out their website for more information. Karen K read more

I do not live near Pink Image Breast Thermography, but I wish I did. I live in a different state. I have been using a local Thermography service to monitor my breast over the last 4 years. I have very dense breast tissue and in the past every time I would get a mammogram I would end up getting an ultrasound and had lots of scares. I was thrilled to find an alternative in Thermography. I picked up Wendy Sellens book last year "Breast Cancer Boot Camp". After reading it I started to question the Thermography reports I was issued. I consulted with Wendy and she reviewed the interpretations I received from the service I used. Wendy pointed out to me so many disturbing deficiencies in the interpretation of my exam. I see now that having Thermography services regulated would be a tremendous benefit to women. Thermography is a gift and an awesome tool, but put in the wrong, untrained hands it can be a detriment. I see firsthand the battle that Wendy faces as she tries to educate women and doctors. I know these practitioners mean well, but proper education and the right camera/tools/interpretation are key to making this a viable option for women moving forward. If you are using a Thermography service other than Pink Image Breast Thermography, please refer them to Wendy's website/blog and her book. Wendy has started this Revolution. Let's rally around her. read more

I had my first thermography done in San Diego. It was confusing with the "results" they gave me. I did some research before having another one done, and came across Pink Image. Reading the other reviews greatly impressed me. I am 67 turning 68 in a week, and I WISH I had known about the information Dr. Wendy Sellens shared with me now back when I was having 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off of flooding periods as I neared menopause! Her natural recommendations would have cleared all of that up I am sure! After the thermography test this time, Dr. Sellens took the time to tell me how to create better breast health. I got the progesterone cream she recommended, and applied it to the breasts as she recommended and WOW!!! what a difference!!! I feel calm, more energy, like someone I used to like and know-ME AGAIN!!! There are a lot of progesterone creams out there-you want to use only what she says to use-one with NO Estrogen or phyto estrogens that will only make your problem WORSE. To feel like I do now (and I have only used the cream for about 7 days) was worth the cost of the thermography 10 times over, because what price health?! We have been on a fixed income since 1998 as my husband had a PTSD breakdown from combat and no longer could work. I had tried a progesterone cream years ago that had wild yam (a phytoesterogen!) added to it, and I felt weepy, sad, bloated, and weak. It actually made me feel worse! The fact is ladies, we are all ESTROGEN DOMINATE WHEN IN PERI AND ACTUAL MENOPAUSE AND WE DON'T NEED ANYMORE ESTROGEN AS THAT IS THE PROBLEM!!! I was using "healthy" things like flax, and soy that were ruining my health. The soy ruined my thyroid! Flax just feeds estrogen, along with some other things that turned out not to be healthy either. The fact is, what Dr. Wendy recommended WORKS and she doesn't sell it, she just tells you what it is and you buy it at Sprouts, Amazon or even online from Walmart! THANK YOU DR. WENDY I FEEL LIKE A NEW WOMAN!!! read more

Wendy at Pink Image Breast Thermography and her Breast Cancer Boot Camp are a wonderful resource for me. I have a strong family history of breast cancer. Doctors have recommended for years for me to remove my healthy breasts. Undergoing surgery, while I am healthy, does not sit right with me and I am focused on prevention. Wendy encourages regular MRIs along with thermography. I feel very supported by having complimentary options. I love thermography because I can actually see what is going on in my breasts. I have been having thermography with Wendy for the past couple of years. I am so grateful for Wendy's recommendations for breast health based on her research. I avoid flax and soy, apply progesterone cream, watch what products I buy, and go to acupuncture regularly. With thermography, Wendy is able to show me the positive changes in my breasts since I have shifted my life style. I am very grateful to have this valuable information and education. read more

Wendy Sellens is a phenomenal and one-stop-shop resource to women (and increasingly men) as it relates to hormone and breast health. I first found Dr. Sellens when I had a concerning palpable lump in one breast that had finally grown sizable over a short period of a few months. With two young children at home, I was panicked! I'd heard about the side affects and issues with mammograms and so was grateful when my community of healthy mamas intorduced me to The Pink Image. Ironically, as I awaited the two weeks til my appointment time, I (still panicked) tried to be as 'healthy' as I could conjure up. I didn't know what that meant, except that I thought perhaps I should not be using my anti-perspirant. Instead I started using Tea Tree Oil (Essential Oil) directly rubbed onto my underarms morning, noon and night. The pain and size of my lump INCREASED SO dramatically that I was certain that a cancer diagnosis was the only possibility. As I spoke with Wendy a week prior to get details for my appointment she reminded me not to wear deodorant the morning of, and I happily interrupted her to report that I don't even use deodorant, but use Tea Tree Oil. The pause on the other end of the voice told me something was wrong. She quickly and calmly explained to me that Tea Tree Oil is one of the highest phytoestrogen EO's available, and that by slathering it on my body I was adding greatly to my already disturbed hormone imbalance. I stopped using it from that day forward (and a few other items she mentioned briefly prior to my appointment), and within 4 days, the pain in that breast was gone and the palpable lump was gone within two weeks of seeing her. Her generous post appt. phone consult was eye-opening and has impacted my total health as well as that of my daughter and son too. I'm convinced she is saving lives both through detection, but also through education. Don't delay, make an appt for the Pink Image if you are even considering thermography or a mammogram! read more

I was tired of getting my breast squashed and radiated each year and decided to look at other options. I heard of thermography some years ago but decided that this year I would take a closer look at it. After much research and let me stress much, I found Pink Image. I must say this experience has change the way my family live and eat. The thermography exam was quick and easy. No pain and no touching! It was determined that I was estrogen dominant and had patterns of hypervascularity in both breast. I was shocked at how my breast looked! Wendy suggested an ultrasound for follow up which I have scheduled for next week. I spoke to Wendy at length on how to improve my breast health which included going organic and omitting flax and soy from my diet amongst other things. I learned so much from this woman in such a short time. She is so knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. I feel blessed that I met her. And her book is Breast Cancer Bootcamp is must read. Go get it now! read more

After someone very close to me passed away from breast cancer at the young age of 42, I was determined to find a better alternative to annual mammograms. I did a lot of research and reading and found a recommendation for Pink Image and breast thermography. It made perfect sense to me, was completely safe, unlike mammograms, and could detect cancer up to 7 years earlier. When I met Wendy Sellens at Pink Image, it was clear that Wendy had a huge amount of knowledge, a passion for what she was doing and a true caring for helping others to avoid breast cancer. She has shared, and continues to share, so much knowledge as she herself is always striving to bring the best information to the forefront. I can't imagine why anyone would not take advantage of an opportunity to have a thermogram. They give you the information you need to avoid a situation that no one wants to be diagnosed with at a time when you can likely have a positive effect. Just as a side note, all centers performing thermograms are not the same. I have been to a few that use a very old method that is no where near as accurate. read more