Austrian Verein for Preventive Breast Health
Empowering Proactive Breast Health
Consultancy in medical thermography and scientific research into preventive breast health through non-invasive technologies.
Consultancy in medical thermography and scientific research into preventive breast health through non-invasive technologies.
The Green Precautionary Institute is a non-profit association dedicated to education, research, and preventive breast health. We employ medical thermography and ABUS ultrasound as non-invasive technologies for awareness and early functional signaling.
Expert guidance, interpretation, and professional training to advance the practice of medical thermography worldwide. Over 10 years of experience in examinations, reporting, and education.
A joint project between two Austrian Vereins: The Green Precautionary Institute and the International Preventative Breast Health Association, based on years of experience since 2013 from De Groene Zuster and Leeef! Center for Breast Health.
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Medical thermography uses infrared technology to visualize and measure heat patterns on the body's surface. These patterns reflect inflammation, circulation, nerve function, and other physiological processes — offering a dynamic, non-invasive assessment that complements traditional diagnostic methods.
A consultation lasts between 15 and 60 minutes depending on the examination type. The procedure is completely painless, uses no radiation, and is suitable for women of all ages — including those with dense breast tissue or implants.
A safe, radiation-free examination method suitable for women from age 23. No compression, no discomfort.
The skin surface reflects internal metabolism and physiological changes. Thermography captures this without touching or penetrating the body.
Interpreting physicians assess signs of significant asymmetry indicating inflammation, blood perfusion, lymphatic congestion, and hormonal imbalance.
Advanced training for healthcare professionals adhering to guidelines from the American Academy of Thermology. The program equips medical professionals to perform thermographic studies using infrared technology to visualize heat patterns reflecting physiological processes.
We recommend the Sana IR system, ensuring accuracy and reliability for clinical thermographic studies.
Software designed for medical thermography is essential for image acquisition, analysis, storage, and creating studies that can be shared with interpreting physicians. We recommend the Sana IR software.
A professional tripod like a Manfrotto stand is necessary for consistent image capture.
We provide the option to review your initial thermographic studies remotely via TeamViewer, offering personalized feedback and support as you begin working with your own clients.
To ensure your skills remain sharp and up-to-date, we offer personalized refresh or update training sessions online via Zoom, tailored to your specific questions and experiences.
We strongly encourage membership of the American Academy of Thermology. This professional organization provides valuable resources, online discussions, and conferences to stay informed about the latest advancements.
We focus on a new, preventive way of looking at breast health. Instead of only looking for disease, we aim to understand and support the natural processes of a woman's body. We are starting a 15-year scientific study on the incidence of breast cancer rates in women aged 30 and older.
Normal thermography results, normal ultrasound. Participant continues with annual check-up monitoring.
Minor imbalances detected, normal ultrasound. Preventive advice including lifestyle changes, dry brushing, improving lymphatic drainage, and better nutrition.
Concerning findings detected. Direct referral to standard medical care for further evaluation and treatment.
Whether you're a thermographer, sonographer, or healthcare professional — contribute to a landmark study that aims to redefine breast health.
She is an expert on breast health. She has conducted thousands of breast exams using medical thermography, helping women gain a better understanding of how to keep their breasts and bodies healthy.
After making thousands of studies, Francine has completed the training to interpret thermography studies. Francine is a level 3 thermographer and writes many thermography reports. Always in an easy to understand and explaining way, so you benefit greatly from the insights she will give you.
Francine is not only a certified medical thermographer and trainer, she is a speaker and author of the "Handbook Breast Health and Medical Thermography."
Francine's journey began with a deep desire to make a difference. With a staggering one in seven women in the Netherlands receiving a breast cancer diagnosis at some point, Francine felt the need to take action. She delved into the world of breast health and realized that women need to be better informed. Her passion turned into a mission, driven by the desire to raise awareness among women and provide them with tools to proactively approach their breast health.
For outstanding performance in Medical Thermography Studies
Insight Medical ThermographyFor making the most thermograms in the world
International RecognitionGuided by
Sharon Edwards & Carlos Leite (Canada) · Kristin Burton (USA) · Prof. Francis Ring · Carol Chandler (IAMT)
90% of breast complaints are related to lifestyle. Making the right, informed choices can help you regain control over your health. This handbook addresses breast health questions and explains the benefits of medical thermography as a health discovery tool.
“Francine does a most thorough expose on breast health, disease, thermography and the current malaise of the 'standard of care' system.” — Dr. Ben Johnson, MD, DO, NMD
Insights on breast health, medical thermography, lymphatic health, and preventive care from our team of experts.
A heartfelt testimonial from a client about how thermography changed her perspective on breast health, awareness, and self-care.
According to a BMJ Quality & Safety study, approximately 12 million American adults seeking outpatient care experience misdiagnosis annually. Thermography offers a complementary, non-invasive approach.
No. Thermography's intended use is as an adjunct to other clinical diagnostic procedures for temperature screening, not as a replacement. It provides complementary physiological information alongside other examination methods.
The imaging captures the skin surface (approximately 1/4 inch) and reflects internal metabolism and physiological changes without invasive body penetration.
Physicians assess signs of significant asymmetry indicating inflammation, blood perfusion, lymphatic congestion, injury, hormonal imbalance, and related concerns.
Two identical studies, taken at two different times, to assess pattern stability. This guides future follow-up frequency and clinical evaluation needs.
Anyone interested in proactively taking charge of their health and not focused exclusively on specific disease diagnosis. Thermal imaging combined with healthcare provider guidance helps work toward optimal health goals.
Full-body exams offer comprehensive health monitoring, as the skin responds to physiological changes throughout the body's interconnected systems. This holistic approach contributes to understanding individual well-being.
Whether you'd like to enquire about our training programs, join our research study, or learn more about our consultancy services — we'd love to hear from you.
The Green Precautionary Institute explicitly focuses on education, prevention, and scientific support. Our examinations are strictly preventative and intended for educational purposes only. We do not perform breast cancer screening, nor do we make medical diagnoses.