Your First Visit

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 Ed Tobenas to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Ed Tobenas to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals.

Examination
After your consultation, Ed Tobenas will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurologic, 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 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 the degeneration themselves.

Report of Findings
Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Ed Tobenas 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, Ed Tobenas will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Ed Tobenas believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment
Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the Report of Findings. This may include spinal adjustments, physicaltherapies, 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, 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 person is unique and different and therefore everone 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.