Your First Visit
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History: Your doctor will start by reviewing the paperwork you have completed (see forms below). He will then ask you several questions about your current complaints and past medical history. With this information a suspected diagnosis will be established.
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Evaluation: Based on your history and suspected diagnosis, your doctor will perform various orthopedic tests (which challenge joints and muscles) and neurological tests (which determine how well your nerves are firing). These tests will either support or refute the suspected diagnosis.
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Special Test: Based on your history and evaluation, your doctor will determine if special tests, such as x-ray or MRI, are necessary.
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Working Diagnosis: With the above information gathered, a probable diagnosis is established and discussed with you. Based on the probable diagnosis, different treatment options will be presented. At this time we will decide if chiropractic treatment is indicated or if you need to be referred to a different provider.
- Treatment Plan: If chiropractic treatment is indicated and you choose to pursue this option, a suggested plan will be presented. This plan establishes two things: first, a time frame or number of visits within which we want to see improvement, and, second, the various means to address your condition. A treatment plan may include some or all of the following: chiropractic adjustments, various forms of muscle therapy, instructions on how to perform daily activities to avoid further stress to the injured area, exercise instruction, home treatments such as heat or cold, and nutrition recommendations.
Complimentary Consultation
We offer complimentary consultations. This is a time for us to determine if chiropractic would be an appropriate treatment for you and for you to determine your comfort level with us. Though not required, if you bring the following we will have better information with which to advise you
- Download and complete the Patient Intake Questionnaire
- Imaging studies (X-ray, MRI, CT, Bone Scan)
- Reports from other doctors
Why all the paperwork?
We don’t like to read unnecessary paperwork any more than you like to complete it. Everything you complete we spend time reading. There are three good reasons why complete and accurate paperwork is important.
First, we can better understand your condition, which allows a more accurate diagnosis and more directed and efficient treatment.
Second, it is our responsibility to not only establish with reasonable certainty what your diagnosis is, but also what it is not. Simple questions (that may not seem relevant) can rule in or out the likelihood of various diagnoses.
Third, establishing where you are at the onset of care provides the baseline with which to monitor for progress. It is important to know when treatment is effective and when it is not.
Thank you for being complete and accurate.
In addition to the forms below please bring with you the following:
- Imaging studies (X-ray, MRI, CT, Bone Scan)
- Reports from other doctors
New patients need to complete the following forms (select to download).
Existing Patients
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If you have been treated in our clinic within the past year (call to ask if you are unsure) but have had an auto accident, work injury, or significant trauma, please download, complete, and bring with you the following:
- Pain Chart
- If an on-the-job injury Work Injury Questions
- Functional Rating Index
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If it has been more than 1 year but less than three years (call to ask if you are unsure) since you were treated in our clinic, please download, complete, and bring with you the following:
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If it has been more than 3 years (call to ask if you are unsure) since you were treated in our clinic, please download, complete, and bring with you the following:
Our Fees: All fees for services are based on the degree of complexity, the number of areas involved, and the time spent evaluating, treating, and discussing your condition and treatment (dos & don’ts, exercises, etc.).
- Evaluation fees for new patients range from $57 - $212.
- Treatment fees range from $40 - $72.
- X-ray fees range from $65 - $95 for basic views of each spinal region. (X-rays are taken only as needed and at the doctor's discretion.)
Upon request, the doctor can give you an estimate of charges after reviewing your history and complaints.
Discount: We do offer a 10% discount for payment at the time of service with check or cash. The discount is not offered with credit or debit card payment and does not include supplies.
Insurance: Most major insurance companies cover chiropractic treatment, and our doctors are providers for nearly all of them, including Medicare and Labor & Industries. The amount of coverage varies from plan to plan. You can either reference your insurance agreement or call the telephone number on your card to determine your plan benefits. If you have questions or would like us to help determine your coverage please feel free to call or email.
Work Injury: Our doctors are registered providers for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Injured workers have the right to choose the provider of their choice.
If you have been injured at work be sure to notify your employer and inform our office when you schedule an appointment. The paperwork required to open your claim will be completed and submitted after your first visit.
Auto Insurance & Personal Injury: We treat many auto accident patients and our billing office is experienced in working with auto carrier plans.
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