Our board-certified providers adhere to standardized guidelines to ensure accuracy, reliability, repeatability of thermal findings and analyses, and compliance to medical standards and laws.
Certified Clinical Thermologist
The Thermogram Center obtains analyses and interpretive reporting through a service provider with interpretive experience dating back to 1992 with dozens of thermal imaging centers across the U.S:
Robert L. Kane, DC, DABCT, FIACT of Kane Thermal Imaging
Independently contracted and California based, Dr. Kane began in the field of thermal imaging in 1992. He acquired his training through the International Thermographic Society and achieved Diplomate level certification through the American Board of Clinical Thermography (ABCT). He also achieved Diplomate certification through the International Academy of Clinical Thermology (IACT) and was recognized as a “Fellow” by IACT for contributions to the field of thermal imaging. Dr. Kane furthered his knowledge of breast applications under the tutelage of Dr. William Hobbins, one the world’s leading authorities.
Dr. Kane has previously served on the board of IACT and ABCT and currently provides high quality training for thermography technicians. He currently maintains a busy thermal imaging interpretation practice for centers around the world.
2002: Diplomate awarded in Clinical Thermography – American Board of Clinical Thermographers
2001: Diplomate awarded in Clinical Thermography – International Board of Clinical Thermographers
Fellow awarded in Clinical Thermography – International Board of Clinical Thermographers
1999: Certified Clinical Thermography – American Board of Clinical Thermographers
Member – American Academy of Thermology
Member – International Academy of Clinical Thermology
Founder and Preventive Health Educator
Tirza L. Derflinger, MBA, CTT, Founder, Educator
Our lead Preventive Health Educator was a Medical Laboratory Specialist in the U.S. Army. She became board certified in 2003 as a thermographic technician after: attending 36 classroom hours covering physics, thermal imaging system requirements, anatomy, and client, paperwork, and laboratory protocols; passing a board exam through the International Academy of Clinical Thermology; obtaining 100 thermal imaging studies; submitting 10 thermal imaging studies for evaluation by the board; and attaining 6 months experience. She is certified through the American Academy of Thermology.
Since 2002 she has served as President for The Thermogram Center, providing risk assessing thermal imaging and preventive education services for tens of thousands of men and women from 45 states and 10 countries. As the Founder of The Breast Health Education Group, and the lead author of the book, “Better Breast Health – for Life!”™ she continually shares her passion for prevention via client reviews/consults, monthly newsletters and videos/posts. Knowledge is power! Claim yours today for a healthier tomorrow.
Founder and President, The Thermogram Center, Inc. · 2002
Founder, Breast Health Education Group · 2005
Lead Author, Better Breast Health – for Life!™ · 2005
Board Certified Thermographic Technician
International Academy of Clinical Thermology
American Academy of Thermology
M.B.A. – Management of Technology, University Of Texas
B.S. – Industrial Engineering, St. Mary’s University
Medical Laboratory Specialist, U.S. Army
Imaging Technician
Autumn Sears, BA, LMT, CTT
Independently contracted and Fort Collins based, Autumn Sears provides thermal imaging services for the Fort Collins and Boulder locations. In the field of wellness since graduating college in1994, she has worked as an exercise physiologist, massage therapist, birth doula, and Pilates professional.
In 2017, she discovered the services of The Thermogram Center, Inc. a tool for her own personal health empowerment. She is passionate about empowering others by allowing them to see and learn what is happening in their body, thereby enabling them to make relevant health choices in their lives.
Certified Thermographic Technician
Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
Honors Graduate, Boulder College of Massage Therapy
BA Kinesiology, University of Northern Colorado