Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request you fill our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

Your initial consultation will be with the New  Patient Assistant.  She will take down your information, ask a few pertinent questions and proceed to explain our office procedures.  She will then determine what type of care you will need -- Acupuncture, Chiropractic or Nutritional and inform the appropriate Doctor. 

Next, you will have a consultation with one of our Doctors to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for the Doctor to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations.

Examination

After your consultation, if Chiropractic Care is needed, the Chiropractic Doctor will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

If Acupuncture is needed, one of our Acupuncturists will evaluate you and will proceed to bring you into a treatment room to receive you Acupuncture care.

X-Ray Studies

Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to to get a full evaluation of a patient. X-rays help us rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.  Most people are amazed once they their x-rays and can often immediately identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

It is necessary for a Chiropractic Patient to recieve x-rays unless you have brought in "recent" ones (no more than 6 months old).

Acupuncture patients do not need x-rays unless the Doctor determines there is another problem that requires this procedure to be done.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, the Doctor will give you a report of findings to answer the three most popular questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
3. How much is it going to cost?

After discussing with you your history and goals, examining you and reviewing any x-rays or tests, the Doctor will discuss his / her recommendations.  If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If  we believe we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the appointment. This may include spinal adjustments, physicaltherapies, and/or soft tissue therapies.  Treatment is interactive with you so you can express any concerns you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients will be instructed on a wellness program to be conducted at home. If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include ice or heat application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire an overall wellness lifestyle, our wellness team will work with you to create good habits and routines that support your success.  Every body is unique and different and therefore everone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining  healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, keeping your weight under control and stress relief.