Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office, you will be greeted and welcomed 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. Renee Gordon to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Dr. Renee Gordon 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. Renee Gordon 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. Spinal position, posture, curvatures, and muscle tone can also be examined. This enables Dr. Gordon to obtain valuable information regarding your condition to gain a better understanding of how chiropractic can help you. The examination also provides a baseline for future tests so Dr. Gordon is able to accurately measure your progress.The importance and findings of each of these tests will be explained to you and 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.  The need for X-ray is considered on a case-by-case basis. There are many reasons why we would not take x-rays including but not limited to history, pregnancy, age, and recent usable spinal x-rays. If it is determined by Dr. Gordon that you will need x-rays, we will refer you to a local imaging center.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Dr. Renee Gordon 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, Dr. Renee Gordon will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Renee Gordon 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 appointment. Regardless of whether you have or have not been to a chiropractor in the past, this treatment will most likely be a new experience for you. A chiropractic treatment including Applied Kinesiology is very thorough and requires participation by both the doctor and the patient. Dr. Gordon will be testing many different muscles and muscle groups in order to determine what area of your body is imbalanced or subluxated. Treatment may include techniques such as Applied Kinesiology, Neuro-Emotional Technique, Vector Point Cranial Therapy, and advanced biochemical nutritional assessment. Treatment is interactive with you so you can express any concerns you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.

Most of our patients experience positive results from the very first adjustment. Individual results may vary depending on the severity and length of your condition. Our special gentle, yet very effective chiropractic treatment is interactive with the patient, gentle enough for kids (they love us), yet able to restore function and movement for the athlete and senior.

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 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.