Hello and Welcome!
Looking for more information about being a patient here? You've come to the right place. New Patients start right below. If you've been a chiropractic patient for a long time, feel free to skip to the FAQs
New to Chiropractic?
If you've never had chiropractic care, you're probably feeling a little nervous. That's totally normal!
I work with a lot of patients who are going to the chiropractor for the first time.
In order to make you feel as comfortable as possible, I walk you through the entire process as we do it.
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There are three parts to your first visit:
Review your medical history.
Why are you here? What are you hoping to get help with? What role can chiropractic play in helping you get there?
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Do a chiropractic exam.
This includes looking at your posture, your range of motion (how well your body is moving), and doing some region-specific muscle and nerve tests to see what's functioning like it should and what isn't. Occasionally the exam tests can create soreness or pain if you are already having pain and inflammation. If you are concerned, please let me know and I can recommend some post-treatment home care you can do to help.
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Have your first treatment.
If you've ever seen those show-stopper social media videos of people getting their necks cracked, that's probably not what your experience will be like. Those videos tend to be over-dramatized with spectacular looking and sounding adjustments which are enhanced to get more views. Normally, adjustments are more specific and gentle than what you see online. I use a combination of adjustments by hand and with adjusting tools, and can adapt how strong or gentle the adjustment is based on your comfort level, your body, and your response to treatment.
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I will never do anything that you are not comfortable with. I encourage all of my patients to always let me know if something didn't integrate well with their body, or if they don't like a particular adjustment. We can always find a different way to get the job done.
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If we have time during your first session, we will also discuss things like activity modification, therapeutic exercises, physical activity, and other things you can do at home to make the care you receive in the office last longer and be more effective long-term.
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If you have more questions about what it will be like to have chiropractic care, please feel free to reach out via email, text, or phone. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
2025 Fee Schedule (Subject to Change)
Insurance: I do not accept insurance at this time. I am happy to provide you with an insurance-compliant receipt (superbill) for you to submit for reimbursement & courtesy billing is offered for Medicare Part B patients.
FAQs For Chiropractic Regulars
What is your educational background and training?
I attended Life Chiropractic College West. After graduating in 2018, I had the opportunity to experience a variety of clinical settings, which has led to the more adaptive and multi-faceted treatment style that I use today.
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What are your areas of expertise?
I focus my treatment plans around active care. Chiropractic helps create temporary changes in the body and the nervous system - what you do with that change is up to you. I work with a lot of active people and recreational athletes to help them do the activities they love while alleviating pain, avoiding injury, and enhancing performance. You don't have to be an athlete to get help, but don't expect to leave without some sort of chiropractic homework.
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Secondly, I have taken many seminars specifically about how the nervous system and musculoskeletal system interact and how we can use one to affect the other. I use these skills to address things like dizziness, headaches, unsteadiness, and muscle imbalances.
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​Which demographics do you treat most?
While I see a large variety of individuals, most often I treat:
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Middle aged people and seniors having challenges living an active lifestyle like they were accustomed to at a younger age
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Preteens and teenage athletes, especially football, baseball/softball, and equine sports
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Children and adults with migraine and headache disorders
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What techniques do you commonly use?
Chiropractic Adjustments:
I do not follow any specific protocol or adjusting style. I use manual adjusting (like diversified and gonstead techniques), drop-table, activator and arthrostim instrument adjusting, manual traction, and flexion-distraction. If you don't like a certain type of adjustment, we don't do it.
My manual adjusting style tends to run from more gentle to moderate force.I prefer a precise approach which usually means less "cracking". Because of the precision, it is usually very effective for most people. I tend to be more conservative when it comes to manual adjustments and may not perform them if you are at a higher risk of injury, like for instance if you have osteoporosis.
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Adjunctive care:
In the office I use manual therapy (like myofascial release), massage gun, and cold laser, as needed. I offer instructions on kinesiotaping, stretching, at home tools (foam rolling, posture correctors, etc.) and exercises to do at home.
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How do you develop treatment plans for patients?
Almost all new patients, unless you are a wellness patient, start at once a week for 1 month. This gives us 4 treatment sessions and a month time-span to determine what your body needs going forward. After the 4 sessions, it all depends on how you are feeling, how much progress you are making, and what works with your schedule and financial situation.
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What diagnostic methods do you use to identify issues? Do you take x-rays?
I use both the history and physical exam to learn the most I can about your situation. Usually identifying what you are experiencing, and how your body is or isn't adapting to stressors is enough to guide us in the right direction. I do not take x-rays in the office, but I can refer out to get them done if needed. If you have prior imaging, it is helpful to bring the images and/or the imaging report to your session.
Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments?
At this time, due to a very packed schedule, I typically cannot accommodate emergency appointments. I am in the process of brainstorming ideas on the best way to address this need in the future.
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What is your philosophy on complementary care with other healthcare providers?
I often refer to acupuncturists, physical therapists, personal trainers, and massage therapists to co-manage cases conservatively. If needed, I will make further recommendations for orthopedic, pain management, or other medical specialist consults if I believe it will be advantageous to your situation. If we are not seeing results with care within a reasonable period of time, I will refer you to another provider.
If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out via email or text.