Your First Visit

Forms

Upon entering our office, our receptionist will  welcome you as a member of our family.  We request that you complete our patient forms before your appointment. They can be downloaded and printed from this web site. You can find them under Patient Info. If you have trouble please arrive half an hour early for your appointment since the forms are extensive. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition. Additional please bring all available diagnostic studies and previous doctor notes when available. 

Consultation

Next, Dr. Baker will review all of the information which you have provided followed by a consultation to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit will take about one hour and is designed for the Doctor to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.

Exam

After your consultation, Dr. Baker will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent. Your comfort is our priority.

X-Rays, MRI, Blood work, Other Diagnostic Testing

Dr. Baker will review and explain your provided exams if available. During consultation and exam he will decide if further tests will need to be ordered. In most cases further testing is not needed. Dr. Baker takes pride in ordering only necessary tests.

Report of Findings

Once the information is collected  and examinations are performed, Dr. Baker will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions you may have. He will explain how he can help you, what your treatment plan will be, and what your goals are. If Dr. Baker feels your condition requires referral to a medical specialist.  He has an excellent working relationship and the respect of the medical specialists in the area. 

Dr. Baker  will  provide the best  treatment and  wellness program for your needs.

Treatment

At the conclusion of your first appointment, you can choose to  experience a treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physio therapy, exercise demonstration and/or soft tissue therapy.  Treatment is interactive, so  you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment  at any point.

Wellness and Life Style Program

Prior to leaving, the doctor will suggest a  home wellness program  to incorporate into your 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 to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle.  Every person is unique, therefore everyone requires a  customized plan.  The purpose  of our wellness program is for  you  to achieve good biomechanical motion, have a  healthy diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.