Your First Visit If this is your first visit to a chiropractor, you may have questions about the type and quality of care you can expect. When you arrive for your appointment, you will be greeted by our friendly staff who will ask you to fill out some forms including a health history and insurance information. You may request that these forms be faxed to you before your appointment to expedite the process by calling our office.
Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. Pierson to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. Dr. Pierson will patiently and throroughly explain your diagnosis. At this first appointment, Dr. Pierson will learn more about you and your condition, as well explain how chiropractic care can help.
Your first treatment may include gentle spinal adjustments, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
Dr. Pierson will also recommend a schedule of treatment. He has flexible office hours that can accomodate most schedules. If you have any questions regarding chiropractic care, please call Dr. Pierson or contact him via our contact form.
Patient Forms
Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member of our family. We will request that you complete our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition.
Consultation
Next, you will have a consultation with Todd Pierson to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Todd Pierson to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.
Examination
After your consultation, Todd Pierson will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.
X-Ray Studies
Depending on your specific condition, we may take X-rays as well. X-rays help us develop the most effective treatment plan for you, and alert us of any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.
Report of Findings
Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, Todd Pierson will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:
- How can you help me?
- How often do I need to come in?
- What will my treatment cost?
After reviewing your health history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, Todd Pierson will discuss recommendations and notify you if your condition requires care with other providers. Todd Pierson will provide the best treatment and wellness program for your needs.
Treatment
At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
Wellness Program
Prior to leaving, the doctor will suggest a wellness program to incorporate outside of treatment. If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include: ice or heat application instructions, certain activities or positions to avoid, and at home exercises and/or stretches. If you desire, our wellness team will work with you also to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle. Every person is unique, therefore everyone requires a customized wellness plan. The purpose of our wellness program is for you to achieve good spinal alignment, have a healthy diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.