Your First Visit

Welcome and Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  You will be asked to fill out our required forms which can be found in the New Patient Center of the website.  These forms provide us with information about you and your health.  If you would like to save some time, you may obtain the forms online, print them, and bring them with you to your visit.

Nerve Scan

Next, a member of our staff will conduct a nerve scan to help evaluate your spine and nervous system.  The scan takes approximately 10 minutes and is pain-free.

Consultation

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 our doctors to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, one of our doctors will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend (range of motion) as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations.  This complete exam will allow us to determine how best to help you.  Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to to get a full evaluation of your spine. 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 see their x-rays and can often immediately identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, one of our doctors 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 your goals, examining your spine and reviewing any x-rays or tests, one of our doctors will discuss recommendations with you. On this special visit, you will be given important information about your health.  The doctor will explain what chiropractic is and how he intends to help you.  You will be presented with a folder containing information specific to your case including examination findings and recommendations for your personal treatment plan and wellness program.  If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor may refer you to another type of doctor or practitioner. 

Treatment

After you have been presented with the report of findings and agree to begin care, you will receive your first adjustment.  Most of our patients begin to see results from the very first adjustment.  Our precise, effective alignment of the body is interactive with you the patient, is gentle enough for kids (they love us,) yet restores function and movement for the athlete and senior.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, you 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 everyone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining  healthy posture, optimum spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, keeping your weight under control, stress relief and having a positive mental attitude.