Your First Visit

Introduction

Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member to our family.  We will ask that you complete our patient forms, which will tell us about you.  We need to find-out what brought you to our office, and what your health goals are.  They will also inform us of possible insurance coverage you may want to use, as well as, provide information about the office procedures and financial policies.

Consultation

Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. Vendsel to discuss your health related issues, address questions, and identify any concerns regarding these issues.  This is an important process that helps us determine if Chiropractic care is a viable option for you.  Consultations are provided at no charge, or obligation, to help educate and inform new patients about the benefits of Chiropractic care and how it may apply or may not apply to your health issue(s).

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Vendsel will perform an in depth Chiropractic examination. This examination will include a variety of physical, orthopedic, and neurological tests, as well as, flexibility and range of motion evaluations.  This process is designed specifically to help determine the cause(s) of what your present health condition(s) may be.

X-Ray Studies

Depending on your specific condition, severity of your complaint and mechanisim of injury, x-rays or other testing procedures may be needed.  This is done with your consent and is used when necessary to obtain the best information possible regarding your health condition, as well as, help Dr. Vendsel determine the proper course in your treatment program.

Report of Findings

Once all of the testing procedures have been performed, and the information is collected, Dr. Vendsel will provide you with a detailed explaination of your health condition.  This is done in order to allow you the opportunity to ask questions and make an informed decision as to whether you think Chiropractic care is something that will allow you to pursue your health goal(s). Questions such as: Can you help me? How long am I looking at coming in to treat this? What can I do to help myself? are common and encouraged.  The more informed you are, the better results can be obtained.

Treatment

 At the conclusion of the Report of Findings, you will decide if you wish to pursue Chiropractic care.  If it is your choice to do so, care will be in the form of specific Chiropractic adjustive procedures, possible physiotherapy modalites, and/or soft tissue mobilization techniques.  Your treatment will be explained to you as you recieve it and is completely interactive so you can express any questions and concerns.

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.