New Patient Orientation
Patient Forms
Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member of our family. We will request that you complete our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition.
Consultation
Next, you will have a consultation with Corey Skinner to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Corey Skinner to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.
Examination
After your consultation, Corey Skinner will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.
X-Ray Studies
Depending on your specific condition, we may take X-rays as well. X-rays help us develop the most effective treatment plan for you, and alert us of any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.
Report of Findings
Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, Corey Skinner will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:
- How can you help me?
- How often do I need to come in?
- What will my treatment cost?
After reviewing your health history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, Corey Skinner will discuss recommendations and notify you if your condition requires care with other providers. Corey Skinner will provide the best treatment and wellness program for your needs.
Treatment
At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
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.
New Patients
At Atlas Chiropractic, you can expect a relaxed, comfortable experience from your first visit on. Dr. Hamer is informative throughout the chiropractic process and performs his adjustments precisely and gently.
Your first visit will consist of a physical examination, a consultation with our doctor, and a passive therapy to help alleviate any pain or symptom you might have. X-rays are required prior to your first adjustment, and we can refer you to several different imaging facilities to get those done. In some cases, further evaluation is necessary before performing the adjustment. Throughout the process, Dr. Hamer will keep you abreast of all procedures and the benefit of each adjustment and chiropractic technique and any recommended therapies.
A report of findings that explains Dr. Hamer’s diagnosis of the problem, how chiropractic can help, how much it will cost, and approximately how long the treatment plan is scheduled for will also be included.
Dr. Hamer’s style is precise, isolating the specific vertebrae that are causing discomfort or pain. Dr. Hamer uses a gentle approach during the adjustment to allow the body to gradually change, creating a healthier, more efficient, pain free, self sustaining system.
Atlas Chiropractic’s goal is to help patients establish a healthy, efficient and pain free body system. Our patients are educated and informed on how to practice self-care that creates ongoing balance and overall chiropractic health. This means that there is always an end-date, with regular chiropractic maintenance through office visits only as necessary after that date.
What to bring:
It may be more comfortable to bring shorts or a t-shirt to change into for your adjustments, but you certainly don’t have to. We provide gowns and shorts and always practice proper draping techniques.
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