Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our friendly chiropractic assistant will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request you fill our patient forms located in the New Patient Centre. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.  One of our wonderful Chiropractic Assistants will take you through a number of computised chiropractic examinations before taking you through to your Chiropractor.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Chiropractor Marti Harris  or Chiropractor Nancy Disu to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Chiropractor Marti Harris or Chiropractor Clara Loh to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation,  Marti or Nancy will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to get a full evaluation of a patient. X-rays help us rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.  Most people are amazed once they see their x-rays and can often immediately identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Marti or Nancy will give you a report of findings to answer the three most popular 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 discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and reviewing any x-rays or tests,  Marti or Nancy will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, your chiropractor will tell you. If Marti or Nancy believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

 Wellness Consultation

Wellness Consultation is Chiropractic Health Centre's own unique spinal health workshop.  All new clients are encouraged to attend a class within the first few weeks of care.  The purpose of this consultation is to provide essential information for you to get the most out of your care.  A wellness report covering anatomy of the spine and nervous system, chiropractic adjustments and your personalised care plan, exercises for daily living and posture for life is covered.  The workshop runs for 45 minutes  is held every second Thursday night at 6.30pm and alternate Wednesday lunch time at 12.30pm.  We encourage you to bring your family and friends with you.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the appointment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapies, 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 into our office this may include ice or heat application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, natural pain relief supplements, 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 everyone 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, keeping your weight under control and stress relief.