FAQs

We completely understand why a new patient would desire to receive care on their first visit. After all, you are coming in with an issue that you want resolved as soon as possible.

We never want to guess how, when, and where to adjust your spine. This is why we have an extensive and thorough new patient process to gather all the data necessary to find out exactly what is going on. The doctors then take dedicated time to analyze this data and put together a report of findings.

So, typically no adjustments are done on your first visit, but once the doctors determine you are eligible for care and we can help you, that can begin immediately at a follow up appointment (as soon as the next day). We take great pride in providing the highest level of care possible and guessing on that first day without any proper data would be doing a disservice to our patients.

Absolutely! Quite honestly, any new patients that have a spouse/partner who are involved with their healthcare decisions, we highly recommend they join you for the entire process. This allows our doctors to explain everything to both you and your them and make certain there are no lingering questions about anything. This is much easier for our new patients with a spouse/partner because they don’t then have the burden of trying to re-explain everything from their appointment(s).

Chiropractors are trained in the detection and correction of vertebral subluxation, which is a misalignment of a joint in the spine that causes nerve pressure. This nerve pressure can lead to a variety of body signals like headaches, low back pain, digestive problems, asthma, allergies, neck pain, shoulder pain, fibromyalgia and more. Check out more information on how chiropractic can help with these conditions.

Your initial two appointments in our office last approximately one hour each. This allows our doctors to conduct a thorough consultation & examination, and a follow-up report of findings with you. How often you need to be adjusted will be based on two important factors: your health goals and the doctor’s findings. This will be discussed at your second appointment. Regular appointments typically last approximately 15 minutes from the time you check in to the time you check out.

We have been a direct pay office since 2008. We made this choice to have freedom from insurance companies’ rules dictating how we charge for services, which allows us to offer more affordable options and discounts, especially for families. As a direct pay office, patients pay us directly for all services received, but this doesn’t negate insurance benefits that may be available to you. We will gladly check any out of network benefits you may have with your insurance plan, and we can provide you with the paperwork needed to submit to your insurance company.

At Family First Chiropractic, our goal is to get you back to normal, which we call wellness. We will take a strategic approach to your care based on how far away you are from normal (wellness). Care is focused on correcting your spine back to a normal and healthy position so that you can experience the benefits of an optimally functioning nervous system.

Our Doctors of Chiropractic specialize in the Gonstead Technique, which utilizes several criteria to know exactly which areas of the spine need attention. The Gonstead technique is very specific in nature, which is why it is able to get miraculous results with many different patients. You can learn more about The Gonstead Technique here.

The doctors in our office routinely track progress through comparative postural examinations, thermography scanning technology to measure nerve irritation, and comparative digital full spine x-ray imaging.

Family First Chiropractic has patient hours Monday through Thursday each week with appointments available as early as 7:15 am and as late as 6:00 pm. We have specific times set aside for new patients that you can find on our scheduler.

Patient education is a part of our mission; therefore, it is a priority in our office. The doctors empower our patients by educating so they can better understand chiropractic care and personal health. We also hold health-related workshops regularly and share research articles and patient testimonials weekly. We have a library of resources available to patients as well.

Absolutely. So many of our patients over the years have shared their experiences of the care they have received with us. We continue to share their stories here on our website, our social media pages, and in the office.

The short answer is no. For most patients, they appreciate the relief an adjustment brings to them when they get adjusted. For some patients with acute issues, there may be a little discomfort, but the doctors always communicate with patients before delivering any adjustments. Patients report that most discomfort is similar to stretching tight muscles.