BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
After scheduling, you will receive electronic forms through email.
Completing forms in advance helps your doctor understand:
✔ Your primary concern
✔ When and how it began
✔ Relevant health history
✔ Previous treatment
✔ Activities affected by the problem
✔ Insurance or claim information
✔ Your goals
Please bring photo identification, your insurance card, relevant records, and applicable claim information.
What to Bring
Please bring the following items to your first appointment:
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Photo Identification
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Insurance card(s)
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Relevant medical records or imaging reports (if available)
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and helps your doctor evaluate the area of concern. (Gowns or appropriate clothing are available if needed.)
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Claim information (required for auto accident or work-injury appointments)
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
New-patient appointments are scheduled for approximately 60 minutes.
Conversation and history
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, medical history, work, exercise, previous injuries, and goals.
Examination
Your examination may include: range of motion, orthopedic testing, neurologic screening, strength or control testing, palpation, spinal and extremity assessment, and functional movement.
Explanation of findings
Your doctor will discuss:
✔ Important findings
✔ The working clinical impression
✔ Whether chiropractic care appears appropriate
✔ Whether imaging or referral should be considered
✔ Available treatment options
✔ Goals and reassessment points
Treatment
Treatment may begin during the first visit when clinically appropriate and sufficient time is available.
Your plan
When ongoing care is recommended, your doctor will explain:
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Visit frequency
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Expected duration of the initial trial
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Treatment components
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Home recommendations
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Functional goals
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Planned re-examination
FOLLOW-UP VISITS
Regular follow-up visits are generally scheduled for approximately 15 minutes.
A visit may include:
✔ Review of your response
✔ Focused reassessment
✔ Chiropractic treatment
✔ Soft-tissue techniques
✔ Therapeutic exercise
✔ Home-program updates
✔ Activity guidance
The exact services may differ from one visit to another.
RE-EXAMINATIONS
Re-examinations are generally scheduled for approximately 30 minutes.
They help determine:
✔ Whether you are improving
✔ Whether goals are being met
✔ Whether visit frequency should change
✔ Whether treatment should continue
✔ Whether referral is needed
✔ Whether you are ready for self-management
YOUR COMFORT AND CONSENT
Please tell us if:
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You prefer a particular technique
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A position is uncomfortable
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You do not want a procedure performed
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You have questions about draping or treatment areas
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You want treatment stopped at any time
Your participation and consent are essential parts of care.
Have questions before scheduling? Talk with a doctor for 15 minutes