Part of your first visit includes verifying your insurance so we can find out what your policy benefits are, and whether your insurance accepts us as an in-network provider.

On the same day of your first visit, we send your policy information to a team of professional insurance specialists. By your next visit we inform you of your coverage and how it fits into an appropriate care plan for you.

Ultimately, you are responsible for your own insurance policy. We hire professionals to research and relay your policy benefits as a service to you. If using insurance as part of care is critical to you, it is recommended that you contact your insurance company directly and have them help you understand your coverage fully.

Your first visit includes acquiring information about you and your needs. Your second visit includes a review of your findings, insurance, and care plan as necessary.

Each of these two visits may take up to 30-45 minutes. If you have not completed your initial paperwork before your first visit, you will need to do so at your first visit, which makes it take longer and potentially delays receiving treatment on the first day.

Once you are established as a patient, typical adjusting visits are usually within 5-10 minutes. Any other therapies included as part of your care may make a visit somewhere between 15-40 minutes.

When re-examinations are necessary to track your progress, these visits may take about 15-20 minutes.

No. If you just want to do certain care, that is your decision.

We will recommend any treatment or service available that we know can benefit you to achieve your goals better, faster, and for the longer term.

We will always suggest what we think is best for you specifically. Often it will be some combination of chiropractic and nutrition to address your health as totally as possible. You decide what to accept, even if it is less than our best recommendation.

No two people are adjusted the exact same way. Your doctor may use the same methods as on another individual, but each motion and adjustment is different for each unique body. Just as two people might need the same surgical procedure, the act and process of the surgery is unique to each person’s body. The same is true for chiropractic adjustments.

Depending on the person or condition, different types of adjustment may also be performed. With knowledge of your treatment history, your doctor will check your body’s needs at each visit to adjust you as appropriately and specifically as possible.

In general, no clothing removal is expected for adjustments. The only exception may be bulky or obstructive clothing like winter coats, belts, shoes, wristwatches, etc. which may prevent the doctor from adequately feeling your spine or extremities.

Some jewelry or other items may need to be removed if taking X-rays at your visit. Typically, the only clothes needing removal for X-rays are belts and zip-up sweaters, since the zipper blocks the view of the spinal area.

We also use spinal thermography. Typically, this is only used in the neck area and does not need any clothing removal. In some cases, it is best to scan the entire spine, in which case you may agree to wear a clinic gown with your back exposed for a full scan. This will be fully discussed at your first visit.

Adjustments themselves tend to be comfortable. Even “big” adjustments are more so surprising than anything. Any expectation for different feelings depending on your levels of soreness, existing pain, muscle tightness, or sensitivity will be expressed before performing any adjustments. Each person and condition is unique.

Overall, adjustments are comfortable, and they often immediately result in relaxation and improved function.

Chiropractic care is widely regarded as a safe and effective treatment for common complaints. When performed by a licensed and trained chiropractor using appropriate testing, the risk of serious complications is exceedingly low. Common side effects like mild soreness or stiffness, are typically short-lived and self-resolving.

Compared to medical and pharmaceutical treatments, chiropractic’s safety profile stands out. Prescription medications, often used for pain management, carry risks of side effects, dependency, and complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding or liver damage. Surgical interventions, while sometimes necessary, pose risks of infections, blood clots, or prolonged recovery times. In contrast, chiropractic adjustments are non-invasive and drug-free, making them a safer first-line option for many individuals seeking relief or maintenance without the potential hazards associated with more aggressive medical approaches.

Research underscores the safety of chiropractic care when administered correctly, and organizations such as the American Chiropractic Association advocate for its use as part of a comprehensive approach to healthcare. Studies have shown that adverse events related to chiropractic care are rare, with serious complications like stroke being extremely uncommon and often debated in terms of causality. By focusing on patient-centered care and evidence-based practices, chiropractors continue to deliver effective, safe treatments that complement broader healthcare strategies.

Typically, people report feeling relief, relaxation, and improved function after an adjustment. These feelings are often immediate, or you may notice them throughout the continuation of your day.

Depending on your condition or how long it’s been since being adjusted, there may be some soreness due to existing sensitivity or inflammation pressurizing certain areas in your body. Any soreness should feel like the soreness of working out for the first time in a long time. Such soreness typically resolves after a few days as the body settles and inflammation is redistributed.

If you are in a care plan for an active problem, every person and condition is unique. The pace at which your body heals and changes its sensitivity to pain may either be fast, slow, or moderate. Your body is intelligent and will respond however it needs to. Adjustments remove interference so your body can heal and maintain health as best as possible.

All healing takes time, and your feeling of healing happens over time as well.

Your consultation and examination will give findings that indicate what a good care plan for you would be. Like needing to take a regimen of antibiotics for them to be effective for an infection, chiropractic for certain issues is only effective with a consistent care plan.

You will be urged to stick to a care plan to overcome the problems your body presents. Expectations for this will be laid out for you by your second visit. When your active care plan is complete, a maintenance plan is usually recommended.

If chiropractic is fitting for you, wellness care is typically recommended to maintain optimal health and function. Wellness care is recommended monthly on average, coinciding with research for optimal joint and serum health.

We are training your system to work well, just like training your body in a gym. Like losing weight or meeting a fitness goal, the body needs to continue training to maintain what you’ve worked for.

As always, you decide what care you accept, even if it is less than our best recommendation.