Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office, our receptionist will greet you and welcome you to our clinic.  We will request that you fill out some electronic patient forms located in the New Patient Center. This will provide us with some general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Dr. Lisa Stein to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Dr. Stein to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations, and to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, we will perform a complete chiropractic examination which may include testing reflexes, studying how your spine moves, as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

Radiographic Studies

Depending on the exam findings, Dr. Stein may want to have images taken of a specific area to help rule out more serious conditions or to assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.  We refer to centers specializing in X-ray and MRI technologies, and will work with your insurance plan to get you the images you need.

Report of Findings

Once we have gathered all the necessary information and the examination has been performed, we will schedule a follow-up visit where Dr. Stein will give you a report of findings to answer our three most common questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
3. How much is it going to cost?

After reviewing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and any x-rays or tests, Dr. Stein will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If we believe we can help you, Dr. Stein will recommend a treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the Report of Findings. This may include spinal adjustments, physiotherapies, and/or soft tissue therapies.  Treatment is interactive with you so you can express any concerns you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients will be instructed on a wellness program to be conducted at home. If you are in pain when you first come intor our office this may include ice or heat application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire an overall wellness lifestyle, our wellness team will work with you to create good habits and routines that support your success.  Every body is unique and different and therefore everone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining  healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements if necessary, keeping your weight under control and stress relief.