New Chiropractic Patients
As a Synergy Chiropractic patient, we’re going to spend some time together, and I want to get to know you and your story. My goal is to find you the personalized mix of care that is customized to resolve your issue. You’ll never receive “one-size-fits-all” treatment, and I’ll never try to rush through your care.
At many healthcare appointments, they want just the highlights so they can get in, get out, and move on to the next patient. I want your full, complete history so that you can learn how to take care of yourself better.
All new patients start with an in-depth, one-on-one consultation that takes about 40 minutes.
What to expect at your first appointment:
History Deep Dive: We start with a deep dive into the history of what brings you to my office. I want to hear about your pain, and I also want to hear about your complete medical history, see any imaging reports you have from X-rays or MRIs, and learn about what kind of stress you put on your body at work, at home, and through exercise. Bring your questions! I want to know what you've already tried, whether it's helped or not, and what your personal goals are for living in your skin.
Detailed Exam: Before we begin treatment, I’ll examine your whole body to see what aches and pains, old injuries and surgeries, and other factors may be contributing to your problem. Block out some time so we can talk. Bring your whole-body medical history. Then, we’ll talk about treatment options and decide on a course of action together.
First treatment: Once I get a good idea of what’s going on, I'll perform your first treatment so you can walk out feeling better than when you came in. Learn more about our approach.
Here’s what you WON’T get at Synergy: A Sales Pitch!
Many chiropractors unfortunately utlilize what I refer to as “scare care” - they will insist on taking full spine x-rays your first visit, regardless of your complaint. Then they will draw a bunch of lines all over them. Then they will make you come back on another day for your actual treatment to provide some relief, preferably with your spouse in tow, so they can do a “report of findings,” which often amounts to a super icky, high-pressure sales pitch. “Subluxations are the silent killer!” and the like. “But don’t worry, if you sign up for a YEAR of care, we can offer you a discount today!” Ugh.
That was my first experience at a chiropractor, and soured me on the whole profession for YEARS afterward. I swore I’d never see one again, in fact! But when I finally experienced an ethical, awesome chiropractor (for wrist and upper back pain, utterly misdiagnosed by my university health care team), my eyes were opened to the incredible possibilities of helping people heal by removing biomechanical blocks and educating them on functional movement (all the stuff we didn’t learn in health class).
I will never upsell you treatment that you don’t need or want, or that isn’t in line with your goals.
If I can’t help you, my job is to find you the best possible provider that can. Period. There’s no room for ego in healthcare.
Like What You Hear? Here’s How to Prepare For Your First Visit:
Fill out your online paperwork right away and as thoroughly as possible (link will be in your welcome email)
Be on time so we have the full time to work together
Wear/bring loose clothing for ease of motion during treatment
Bring any medical imaging reports/CDs to help with the deep dive
Get ready to figure out the WHY and HOW of feeling better FAST and staying that way!