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. Bupp to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Dr. Bupp to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals. He will find out how you may have arrived at your current health situation by asking questions about your health history.  If he can find the cause of your problem, a game plan can be constructed to fix the cause.

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Bupp will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing 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 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. Bupp will give you a report of findings to answer the these important questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What is the cause of my problem?
3. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
4. Will my insurance cover any of this? 
5. 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. Bupp will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Bupp believes we can help you, he will recommend a corrective care and a wellness program.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with care at the conclusion of the appointment. This may include spinal adjustments, 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 intor our office this may include ice 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 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.