New Patients

Once your paper work is filled out to the best of your ability, one of our chiropractors will meet with you and work with you to gain an understanding of your current presentation and your health goals. Even though you have filled out paper work, your chiropractor will go through a thorough history where they ask you lots of questions to create a fuller picture of your health history and current health status. This history helps to direct your chiropractor to complete a thorough and specific examination tailored to you, which will help to identify ‘chiropractic type’ issues that we can work with. Please be aware that although rare, there may be instances where you are asked to change into a gown for your chiropractor to obtain more health information. If this is the case, you will be provided with privacy to change. We commonly aim to have patients stay in their own clothes to increase patient comfort.

If your presentation and plan of care is straight forward, then treatment may be provided at the first appointment, if clinically indicated. If you present with an issue that requires further testing to better understand the cause of your symptoms, we may provide you with some other gentle care options that can help you to be more comfortable while you wait for test results.

Initial consultations usually take approximately 30mins, plus the 15mins of paperwork prior to the appointment. If you have any previous imaging and/or imaging reports please bring them along with you.

If we believe that your health would be better served by seeing another practitioner or another health profession, then we will recommend this. We are very happy to work collaboratively with your other health care professionals, if you have them.

On your report of findings visit, we explain what we found and how we may be able to help you.

The second and following visits are usually shorter in length than the first consultation. If required there may be discussion of x-rays or tests or a continuation of care that began at the first visit. We have five clinic rooms with different equipment that may be required for your presentation.

If a number of visits are needed:

Many people require a program of care; each visit builds upon changes from earlier consultations. When working to a plan, the time taken for a visit is usually shorter. Many people prefer to make a number of appointments in advance so they may choose the most suitable times.

If we believe we can help then we’ll do our best to approximate how much care may be required before you feel some improvement.

It is not always possible to give a definite endpoint for care, however, we will regularly recheck your progress.

As an overview, here is how you can expect your first two appointments to flow:

• First, an analysis of your spine is performed. This can initially involve a case history, thorough physical examination and X-ray pictures of your spine, if clinically indicated.
• Subsequent visits may include motion palpation, with the chiropractor feeling the spinal joints move as you turn and bend. Or, a leg check may be performed, to uncover an imbalance in the neck or lower spine.
• After your adjustment, we retest to make sure the desired changes have been produced. Testing afterwards helps us deliver high-quality care and high levels of patient satisfaction.

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let us know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care. Please contact us today to book an appointment.