Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist 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 Center. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

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

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Lori-Ann Gertonson will perform a complete nervous system assessment using 5 technologies to determine your NeuroSpinal Function Index. chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. We will also perform nervous sytems scansNothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to 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 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, Dr. Lori-Ann Gertonson you will return for your report of findings visit. to answer the four most popular questions: 

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

After discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and nervous system and reviewing any x-rays, Dr. Lori-Ann Gertonson will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Lori-Ann Gertonson believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment

If the doctor has accepted you into the practice, and you have agreed to the care program, you will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the Report of Findings appointment. This may include B.E.S.T. treatments, spinal adjustments, physical therapies, or a creating wellness coaching session.  Treatment is interactive with you and we encourage you to ask questions and communicate with us.

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, 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 in all 3 dimensions of wellness, physical, biochemical, and psychological..  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 the 6 essentials-what you eat, what you drink, how you move, how you breathe, how you rest, and most importantly how you think.